The Festival of Model Tramways is Europe's premier event for the model tram enthusiast.

The next Festival will be on 19th/20th July 2008 at the Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Manchester, M8 8UL.

Admission is at the charges of Adult £6.50, Senior (over 65) £5.50, Children (under 16) free if accompanied. Opening times are 10am to 5pm.

Now in its twentieth year, the Festival features the highest quality model tramway layouts and displays. There are sales stands to supply the modeller with all the necessary materials, kits, drawings, photographs, books etc., for model tram building. There is a competition, with a trophy given for the best model tram of the show (no competition entry fee, just bring along your models).