During the First World War, in January 1916, The Military Service Bill, calling for conscription of men for war services, was passed in the British House of Commons. In February, responding to an appeal from tramway managers, the Ministry of Munitions agreed to add...
Shelter Pre-restoration Shelter Exterior Restored At the beginning of 2020 the Museum started a project to restore and interpret a rare and early example of a Cabmen’s Shelter. We are very pleased to report that the restoration of the main structure is now complete...
SIGNALS one-day festival takes place in our unique and intriguing venue set deep in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. Experience the unexpected as you immerse yourself in an eclectically programmed day, where outstanding musical talent takes centre stage. As...
In these times of social distancing and keeping apart, it is great to celebrate coming together.The National Tramway Museum at Crich and The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have come together to work on the restoration of Blackpool 298 tramcar, with funding...
Making Cats or Owls You will need: Toilet roll middles or thick paper (A5 is a good size to start with) Felt pens and/or paints Glue or sticky tape or masking tape or a stapler As you can see from the above, this craft is very adaptable to what you may have...
Crich Tramway Village is opening for an additional weekend on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2020, from 10am – 5.30pm. (last admissions 4pm) with normal admission prices (subject to there being no further government restrictions). The 2020 season was initially...
It’s our Community Day on Sunday 11th October, and we are offering residents who live within 5 miles of Crich, the opportunity to come for the day for free. All you need is proof of residency, such as a driving licence or utility bill, and you can get a day...
We will be offering free admission to residents living within 5 miles of Crich on our Community Day on Sunday 11th October 2020. Residents will need proof of living within 5 miles of Crich by producing a driving licence, utility bill or similar on admission. The...
During our closed season between November 2019 and March 2020 our Facilities team of staff and volunteers, supported by external contractors, undertook replacement of 360 metres of trackwork along the section of double track known as the Bandstand Curves. In total our...
A 1930s Blackpool Corporation Tramways tramcar is set to be restored at Crich Tramway Village at a cost of £373,000. Blackpool 298 tramcar was taken out of service in Blackpool in October 1974 and was acquired for preservation by early members of the Tramway Museum...
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.