Jan 24, 2021 | Latest News
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...
Dec 23, 2020 | Latest News
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...
Dec 8, 2020 | Events, Latest News
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...
Nov 17, 2020 | Latest News
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...
Oct 23, 2020 | Family Friendly, Latest News
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...
Oct 21, 2020 | Latest News
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...
Oct 9, 2020 | Latest News
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...
Oct 5, 2020 | Family Friendly, Latest News
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...
Sep 7, 2020 | Latest News
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...
Sep 2, 2020 | Latest News
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...