National Tramway Museum

There is plenty to do on a day out at the National Tramway Museum, located in Crich near Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. There are at least 60 trams that you can look at. You can actually ride some of them! Trams run regularly throughout the day (around every 10 minutes), so you can hop on and off as much as you like. Unlimited rides are all part of the experience; a visit to the National Tramway Museum is like stepping back in time.

On the site, you will find authentic shops, the Red Lion Pub, the Tram Stop Cafe and more. You can walk around most of the buildings. There’s also a small exhibition of mining equipment. At the top of the Tramway museum, I recommend getting off the tram and walking down through their woodland walk and sculpture trail. There’s plenty to find, including some really unique sculptures, a mini maze and a playground at the bottom.

Indoors, there is a tram-themed small soft play area. There is also a great exhibition hall with various trams over the decades. Plus a few interactive displays. Other indoor exhibitions include the Derby Assembly rooms and dress-up, a tram depot and the George Stephenson Discovery and Learning Centre, where there is a workshop viewing platform where you can see the engineers working on restoring the trams.

Important Information Crich Tramway Village

Is there food and drink available?

There are plenty of options on site, including the Tram Stop Café for lunches, the Red Lion Pub for snacks, plus Matlock Meadows ice cream and hot drinks kiosks.

What are the main things to do?

Outdoors – Unlimited rides on different trams throughout the day, Woodland walks with a sculpture trail and an adventure playground. Indoors – Authentic shops, soft play, exhibition hall, dress up, tram depot and a discovery and learning centre.

What are the ticket prices?

Online in advance, adults are £24, children aged 4-14 are £15, and children under 4 are free. Once you have purchased your ticket, you are entitled to return as many times as you wish over the next 12 months (during open days). Some events may be extra. Booking online in advance can save you a small amount of money.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.