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Welcome to Crich Tramway Village

Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum, is a unique open-air museum and heritage attraction that combines a recreated period village with a working tramway, allowing visitors to explore tramway history and ride vintage trams.

We are open Saturday to Thursday from 10am (EXCEPT Thursday 17th July).  During school holidays we are open daily. Dogs on a lead are accepted everywhere EXCEPT the Tram Stop Cafe and Indoor Soft Play.

Please see opening dates here.

Download our 2025 Visitor Guide

We are selling gift vouchers for admission next season. Please email: enquiry@tramway.co.uk with your name and telephone number and we will contact you.

Unlimited entry for 12 months

With full priced tickets *

* terms and conditions apply

Watch this quick 1 minute overview of Crich Tramway Village.

The Museum Saving Britain’s Historic Trams! A short film.

Ride the Trams

Vintage trams transport you along the traditional village street into open countryside with breathtaking views of the Derwent Valley.

Outdoors at Crich

Stretch your legs on the sculpture trail and enjoy breathtaking views.

Explore the Village

Step back in time along our recreated period street including pub and shops.

Indoor Exhibitions

A journey through the history of trams, taking in horse, steam and electric trams. Don’t miss the amazing inventions of Michael Holroyd Smith too.

Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich

Special Events

We have an exciting events programme planned with something for everyone.

Access to Labyrinth & Woodland Walk

Accessibility

We have taken measures to ensure all of our visitors enjoy a great day with us whatever their ability. Dogs are welcome too!

Within Easy Reach

We are only 8 miles from the M1 and within an hour’s drive of Derby, Stoke, Leicester, Sheffield, Nottingham and Doncaster. The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, from which it is a steep uphill walk of about 1 mile.

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Upcoming Events

1950s and 60s event

From Family days like ‘Easter Eggstras’ and ‘Dinosaur Day’, to Vintage days like ‘Sounds of the 50s’ to ‘Steampunk Weekend, we have plenty on. Visit What’s On to mark your calendars!

Get Involved

Volunteer Visitor Assistant
We need your support. You can help in a number of ways: become a member, become a volunteer or give a donation.
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Download our App!

The Crich Tramway Village app on Situate contains information to help you get the most out of your visit. It includes an interactive map of the site, as well as details of the various attractions, walking trails and tram stops.

Download Situate from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store then install The Crich Tramway Village app from the list.

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Donations

Our charity relies on generous donations, particularly to offset the high energy costs we face in order to run trams for visitors. Your donation is always gratefully appreciated. If you would like to make a donation, it would be gratefully appreciated.

Crich Tramway Village is a brand name for the National Tramway Museum (Accredited with Arts Council England), solely owned and operated by The Tramway Museum Society, incorporated in England with liability by guarantee (no. 744229). Registered charity number 313615. Our ICO number is Z6700136.