Kids in Museums

Kids on sculpture

Crich Tramway Village is a family friendly environment, we have recently signed up as a supporter of the Kids in Museums Manifesto. Below are some hints and tips to make your visit more fulfilling and enjoyable.

We love Kids in Museums

Discovery Depot Indoor Play Area

Discovery Centre
The indoor play area known as ‘The Discovery Depot’ can be found next to the Great Exhibition Hall and is suitable for children under 10 years.
The outdoor playground can be found near to Victoria Park.

Outdoor Play Area

The outdoor play area includes a Mordred castle, swings, see-saw, twister, zip wire and pick- up sticks. The outdoor play area is situated near to the Woodland Walk and Sculpture Trail and will provide more facilities for older children.

Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area

Backpacks

Why not borrow one of our brilliant backpacks to get the most out of your visit? They are full of activities to encourage you to explore the Woodland Walk with it’s fascinating Sculpture Trail as well as the Museum’s exhibitions. They are suitable for 3 – 11 year olds and are available from reception.

Choose the appropriate backpack for your child’s age and interest:

  1. Calling all Explorers – Key stage 1 (Infants and families with younger children.
  2. Calling all Storytellers – (Owl Babies Story & Fox’s Socks Story) – Early Years and Key Stage 1 (Nursery, infants and families with young children).
  3. Calling all Nature Champions – Birds and Butterflies – Key Stage 2 (Juniors and families with older children).
  4. Calling all Nature Champions – Plants and Insects – Key Stage 2 (Juniors and families with older children).
  5. Calling all Tramway Trackers – Key Stage 2+ (Juniors and families with older children).
  6. Sensory Support – S1, S2 – Children and young people with learning difficulties.

Facilities

Baby changing facilities can be found in the Red Lion and Assembly Room toilets and in the Gents toilet behind Barnett’s Sweet Shop. We also have two large picnic areas, one on the outdoor play area and one situated along the Woodland Walk offering amazing views over the Derwent Valley. There are also picnic tables situated around the bandstand (opposite the entrance).

We are an accessible Museum with smooth pathways through the granite setts, making the Museum suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are also lifts or ramps to all visitor facilities. You can even bring your dog with you provided that they are kept on a lead at all times and you clean up after them (though they are not permitted in the cafe or the indoor children’s play area).

Opening Dates & Times 2024

SPRING SEASON

Saturday 16th March – Thursday 25th July (closed Fridays except BH’s/School holidays)

Opening times:

Weekends/Bank Holidays: 10am – 5.30pm – last admissions 4pm.

Weekdays: 10am – 4.30pm – last admissions 3pm.

Closed Fridays, EXCEPT Good Friday 29th March (B/H) and School Holidays Friday 5th April, Friday 12th April, Friday 31st May.

Summer Season

Friday 26th July – Sunday 1st September – OPEN DAILY at the following times:

Weekends/Bank Holidays: 10am – 5.30pm – last admissions 4pm.

Weekdays: 10am – 4.30pm – last admissions 3pm.

(Summer Bank Holiday is Monday the 27th August 2023).

Autumn Season

Monday 2nd September – Sunday 3rd November (closed Fridays EXCEPT Friday 1st November for school holidays).

Opening times:

Weekends/Bank holidays: 10am – 5.30pm – last admissions 4pm.

Weekdays: 10am – 4.30pm – last admissions 3pm.

 

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.

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