Upcoming Events
August 2022
Sounds of the 1950s and 60s
Let us create memories! Get nostalgic with a lively weekend of music from these popular decades. Plus, the chance to watch a short film from the only mobile cinema in operation from the 1960s! Vintage trams running into the Derbyshire countryside from 10am to 5pm (every 15 minutes). If you have a vehicle manufactured in the 1950s or 1960s and would like to bring it to this event to park outside our Red Lion pub, please email: candida.colgravebell@tramway.co.uk . We…
Find out more »Discovery Week
Bring the family for five days of fun learning. Discover Albert, the horse tram driver, at the Cabman's Shelter at Wakebridge on Monday 15th and Thursday 18th August. Science boffins will captivate and encourage you in the Exhibition Hall on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th August, plus craft activities, the 'great tram race' and more! Albert Vick
Find out more »Model Tram and Railway Exhibition
Back by popular demand is our Model Tram and Railway Exhibition. Come and see the amazing working lay-outs and chat to their creators. Ten layouts, including the Whiteleaf Tramway, showing the largest assembly of Belgium G scale Vicinal rolling stock to be seen in the UK, and Camwell's View, a layout which shows a section of street track somewhere on the Bristol Road, Birmingham in 1952.Event organiser, John Huddlestone, said: “We’ve been inundated with requests from exhibitors to once again…
Find out more »Woodland Week
Embrace nature with us in this popular outdoor activity week for all the family. The event is aimed at families and has a woodland and environmental theme. Enjoy willow weaving with Chaz of Wayside Willow and stories with Maria throughout the week. Visit the display by Mid Derbyshire Badger Group at Wakebridge and discover the countryside trails and woodland crafts.
Find out more »Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Bring your own teddy bear and picnic for the Crich Tramway Teddy Bear's Picnic on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Enjoy children's entertainment from 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Follow the 'Teddy Trail' on the woodland walk from Wakebridge to Derwent View, and look out for live teddy appearances. Can you find our woodland teddy bear sculpture?
Find out more »September 2022
Steampunk Weekend
Our ever popular Steampunk event, in conjunction with Steampunks Always Welcome- Lincoln, is set to return for two amazing days this year! Enjoy the alternative history combined with science fantasy and fun for all the family from 10am - 5.00pm each day. Ever tried 'Tea dunking'? Come along and learn from the experts! If you are a Steampunk re-enactor, you can pre-book tickets. Booking forms available from August 2022.
Find out more »Tram Day
It may sound obvious - Tram Day, but this is a special day when most of our operational trams will be running. You'll be spoilt for choice to experience the thrill of riding on different vintage electric trams. Which will be your favourite?
Find out more »October 2022
Model Trams Operating
If you love model trams the Robert Whetstone layouts will be operating in the Great Exhibition Hall and will show a range of tramcars not represented in the full scale tramcar collection on this day.
Find out more »Community Weekend
A chance to take part in our Art Workshops. Free admission to residents who live within 5 miles of Crich. Proof of residency required.
Find out more »Autumn Fun
Bring the children during half term! Four days of family fun (Monday - Thursday) with creative activities, storytelling and entertainment
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