Located in Crich, Derbyshire, the National Tramway Museum is among the must-visit tourist attractions in Derby where the visitors can ride and explore vintage trams. It is situated within Crich Tramway Village, a recreated period village containing a pub, cafe, old-style sweetshop and tram depots.
The National Tramway Museum is one of the most awe-inspiring places to see in Derby as it will take you right back in time on its vintage tram cars. From kids to adults, it is an ideal destination for visitors of all ages. The museum houses a significant collection of trams which run through the unique-village setting into the local countryside and back.
Journey to the museum and get to know about the development of the trams from horse trams to steam and electric trams over the past 100 years. Whilst here, watch the story of Blackpool's trams featuring some of the earliest archive film footage that the museum holds today. You will even get to know about the beginning and the end of the tramway system and how the trams came to be about in the museum today.
Location: Crich, Matlock DE4 5DP, United Kingdom
Timings: Open from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm everyday
Entry fees: £20 for adults and £12 for children(4-15 years)
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• Get to explore and see the museum’s collection of than 60 tramcars which run through the village setting
• Be awed by the impressive trams with trolley poles, bow collectors and pantographs which will transport you back into the time of the vintage trams
• Watch the film footages of the earliest trams that the museum hold in their rare archive collection
• Gather information about how the museum became the home to these vintage vehicles through the exhibitions there
• Enjoy walking along the woodland walk and Sculpture trail as you sip on refreshing drinks and explore the exhibits at the museum