Life at Crich Tramway Village is rich and varied, illustrated by the wide range of events and special occasions we hold throughout the year. Our famous Transport Extravaganza and weekend recreations of the 1940's and Edwardian Era all add their own unique atmosphere to Crich Tramway Village and the many car rallies are very popular among classic vehicle owners.
~~~Events for 2009!~~~
July 2009
Enthusiasts' Tram Event- 5th
A dream date for tram enthusiasts with behind-the-scenes tours, vintage film footage and works cars.
Edwardian Weekend - 11th & 12th [Premier Event*]
Relive the Edwardian period with soldiers, suffragettes, civilians and period vehicles, plus the only chance to ride on our horse tram.
[Edwardian re-enactor booking form]
[Edwardian vehicle booking form]
R.M.S Titanic Eve of Sailing Dinner
Mini Meet - 26th
The essential date for Mini owners with special rates for pre-booked Minis, trade stalls, street parades and lots more.
August 2009
Emergency Vehicles Day - 2nd
Ambulances, fire engines and Police cars from days gone by gather for a nostalgic parade.
[Emergency vehicles booking form]
1940s Weekend - 8th & 9th [Premier Event*]
Relive the Home Front with rationing and air raids. Special reduced rate for those in forties costume.(No German, Japanese or Axis costumes please)
Only PREBOOKED vehicles will be admitted onto the Museum site. Any unbooked vehicles, will be asked to park in the main car park as space is at a premium
[August 1940's re-enactor booking forms]
[August 1940's vehicles booking form]
Transport Extravaganza - 30th & 31st [Premier Event*]
A true celebration of transport with hundreds of exhibits, stalls and models. Vehicle convoys parade down Tramway Street. Fairground rides and family entertainment.
[Transport Extravaganza booking form]
September 2009
Beetle Drive - 6th
A Volkswagen event with a difference! See a host of old and new Beetles, camper vans, trade stalls, street parades, Show n Shine and children's entertainment. Special rate for pre-booked vehicles.
Classic Ford Event - 20th
A celebration of Classic Fords with special rates for pre-booked vehicles, trade stalls, street parades and lots more.
October 2009
Starlight Halloween - 31st
A Halloween spectacular with illuminations, witches, ghosts and trams in the dark. Spooky! Open until 9pm, last admission 6pm.
Events already been
April 2009
Easter 1940s Weekend - 12th and 13th [Premier Event*]
Back to the war years this weekend with military vehicles, soldiers and civilians. All guests handed an I.D card and ration book on arrival to prevent spys. See the trams ready for war with street re-enactments throughout the day.
(Only pre-booked vehicles will be admitted to the 1940s event)
[Easter 1940's re-enactor booking form]
[Easter 1940's vehicle booking form]
May 2009
Models Weekend - 9th and 10th
A fantastic display of transport in miniature, including model trams, railways, road transport and Meccano.
Morris Minor Event - 10th
A celebration of this British classic with clubs stands, street parades and lots more.
50 Years at Crich - 23rd to the 25th
A chance to celebrate 50 years of the National Tramway Museum.
June 2009
Folk Weekend - 13th & 14th
Local musicians, with traditional trams, music, and dance throughout the Museum.
June 2009
1950s Weekend - 27th & 28th [Premier Event*]
A gala of 1950s music, cars and styles brings the Village to life.
[1950's re-enactor booking form]
* Additional admission charges apply to all visits on Premier Event Days click here for details.
