National Tramway Museum (Crich Tramway Village)
Crich Tramway Village
An open-air tram museum recreating a street scene from the Victorian era to WWII, with tickets that include unlimited rides on vintage trams.
The National Tramway Museum lies in the village of Crich on the eastern edge of the Peak District. It was created from a disused quarry and is Britain's largest tramway museum. The site recreates an old-time street with a pub, tearoom and shops, and houses more than 80 historic trams from across Britain and overseas, many of which still run. Tickets include unlimited tram rides for the day. The ride follows about 1.6 km of track to a wooded terminus with views over the Derwent Valley. There are also a tram depot exhibition hall, a woodland sculpture trail and a children's play area, making it a popular family destination in the Peak District. Adult admission costs about £22, and you can return free within the same year. It is about 8 km from Matlock. Driving is recommended, and parking is free.
Opening hours
approx. 10:00–17:30 (usually open Mar–Nov; limited opening days in winter, check official website)
Nearby sights
- Cromford Mills
- Matlock Bath
- Heights of Abraham
- Chatsworth House
- Haddon Hall
- Hardwick Hall
- Bakewell
- Padley Gorge