The National Tramway Museum is a tram museum located at Crich, Derbyshire, England. The museum contains over 60 trams built between 1873 and 1982 and is set within a recreated period village containing a working pub, cafe, old-style sweetshop and tram depots
This is one of the best days out I've had with my kids. My kids are 5 and 3 and loved everything about the village and the whole day. We were there for most of the day and still didn't do all of it. We rode on a lot of teams which were so lovely- like stepping back in time. The staff were so friendly and lovely throughout the day- from our warm welcome to our warm departure. Such a great day. The kids love the tram exhibition room and the indoor soft play too. We had sweets from the sweet shop, a drink in the pub and I would like to see what the new cafe is like as I think it will do good business and I hope it's in keeping with the village. Would highly recommend and we will be coming back- free for 12 months too!
Fantastic day for the family. So much to see and do, a full days worth of adventure. We started by getting the 10.30am tram, after handing over our pennies to the conductor (pennies given to us at the entrance after paying admission) we received a ticket in return. We rode the full line then got off and wandered up to see a performance from "Notice this notice" theatre company (brilliant)! We walked to the children's play area, clean and well maintained, lots of seating. Another tram ride, some lunch, another tram ride then we stopped off so we could go along the woodland walk, where we saw some fantastic wood carvings and sculptures, played the drums, ran round the labyrinth, back to the park, then soft play, followed by ice-cream, more trams, the workshop, and more. We can't wait to return and explore this place again. The volunteers are all lovely, friendly and passionate! Extremely welcoming people! Thanks
I came here when I was a little kid. But couldn't remember much about it. So as a family who had never been before we were excited. The kids thought it was fantastic. Rode the tram a couple of times. Had a walk through the woodland area found loads of tree carvings hidden. It became a game to find them all. We walked around all the old trams and investigated all the touch and feel buttons, lift flaps and noises in the indoor museum We paid 52 for a family ticket. The bonus is you can return as many times as you with within 12 month. So we will definitely be returning as it was such fun. We were all given an old coin to pay for our tram ride. Added excitement for the kids who then got an all day ride ticket Would recommend if you haven't been before. Great for small kids up to teens. There is a cafe where you can get food and alcohol beverages too for the grown up ice cream parlor with lots of flavors We pre booked before we went or you can pay on entering PS25 adults, PS 14 children concession PS20 We spent 6 hours here as we wanted to see everything.
Great day out with lots to see and do... the Trams are fantastic and the Staff are all very welcoming, friendly and informative! We enjoyed the woodland walk and the views are stunning... The only negative the WORST latte we've ever had anywhere, too small, way too strong and lacking in milk...
We were here on a rainy day, chilly but good for us since then we didn't want to spend a lot of time walking. If there is good weather then we wouldn't feel like we had seen anything since it has so much. However although all personnel are great here, at the entrance there could have been more enthusiasm. We asked where the police box was and she didn't know. However in the sweet shop and the other shop they were selling both police box things and Dr Who thingies, so she should have known. Also we can understand it could have been a rough day for her, but also asking for another question and she was not so friendly or happy about having people asking questions. And anyway all the other people working there are amazing. The kids loved to take the trams up and down there. The exhibition was extremely good (have visited a lot of different sorts of them but this is both for adults and children). And the play area, wow this has so much heart in it . Thanks also for making us feel more welcome than the entrance lady.
A perfect day out for families. We went on a lovely sunny Sunday and got there when it first opened at 10 am. It is PS23 per adult, but your ticket lasts for 12 months. English Heritage members can also get 2 for 1 on tickets. We travelled on the 2 trams first before they got busy. There are plenty of vintage trams to see and places to explore. It is perfect for families with a woodland walk and large play area and lots of picnic spots. Highly recommend.
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Restaurant
Toilets
LGBTQ+ friendly
Good for kids
Free parking lot
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This is one of the best days out I've had with my kids. My kids are 5 and 3 and loved everything about the village and the whole day. We were there for most of the day and still didn't do all of it. We rode on a lot of teams which were so lovely- like stepping back in time. The staff were so friendly and lovely throughout the day- from our warm welcome to our warm departure. Such a great day. The kids love the tram exhibition room and the indoor soft play too. We had sweets from the sweet shop, a drink in the pub and I would like to see what the new cafe is like as I think it will do good business and I hope it's in keeping with the village. Would highly recommend and we will be coming back- free for 12 months too!
Fantastic day for the family. So much to see and do, a full days worth of adventure. We started by getting the 10.30am tram, after handing over our pennies to the conductor (pennies given to us at the entrance after paying admission) we received a ticket in return. We rode the full line then got off and wandered up to see a performance from "Notice this notice" theatre company (brilliant)! We walked to the children's play area, clean and well maintained, lots of seating. Another tram ride, some lunch, another tram ride then we stopped off so we could go along the woodland walk, where we saw some fantastic wood carvings and sculptures, played the drums, ran round the labyrinth, back to the park, then soft play, followed by ice-cream, more trams, the workshop, and more. We can't wait to return and explore this place again. The volunteers are all lovely, friendly and passionate! Extremely welcoming people! Thanks
I came here when I was a little kid. But couldn't remember much about it. So as a family who had never been before we were excited. The kids thought it was fantastic. Rode the tram a couple of times. Had a walk through the woodland area found loads of tree carvings hidden. It became a game to find them all. We walked around all the old trams and investigated all the touch and feel buttons, lift flaps and noises in the indoor museum We paid 52 for a family ticket. The bonus is you can return as many times as you with within 12 month. So we will definitely be returning as it was such fun. We were all given an old coin to pay for our tram ride. Added excitement for the kids who then got an all day ride ticket Would recommend if you haven't been before. Great for small kids up to teens. There is a cafe where you can get food and alcohol beverages too for the grown up ice cream parlor with lots of flavors We pre booked before we went or you can pay on entering PS25 adults, PS 14 children concession PS20 We spent 6 hours here as we wanted to see everything.
Great day out with lots to see and do... the Trams are fantastic and the Staff are all very welcoming, friendly and informative! We enjoyed the woodland walk and the views are stunning... The only negative the WORST latte we've ever had anywhere, too small, way too strong and lacking in milk...
We were here on a rainy day, chilly but good for us since then we didn't want to spend a lot of time walking. If there is good weather then we wouldn't feel like we had seen anything since it has so much. However although all personnel are great here, at the entrance there could have been more enthusiasm. We asked where the police box was and she didn't know. However in the sweet shop and the other shop they were selling both police box things and Dr Who thingies, so she should have known. Also we can understand it could have been a rough day for her, but also asking for another question and she was not so friendly or happy about having people asking questions. And anyway all the other people working there are amazing. The kids loved to take the trams up and down there. The exhibition was extremely good (have visited a lot of different sorts of them but this is both for adults and children). And the play area, wow this has so much heart in it . Thanks also for making us feel more welcome than the entrance lady.
A perfect day out for families. We went on a lovely sunny Sunday and got there when it first opened at 10 am. It is PS23 per adult, but your ticket lasts for 12 months. English Heritage members can also get 2 for 1 on tickets. We travelled on the 2 trams first before they got busy. There are plenty of vintage trams to see and places to explore. It is perfect for families with a woodland walk and large play area and lots of picnic spots. Highly recommend.
