A Visit to Crich Tramway Village
A day out at Crich Tramway Village, located just a short distance from the lovely town of Matlock, is a fabulous way to spend some time, with plenty to keep the whole family happy – including the dog!
Crich Tramway Village is home to the National Tramway Museum, which takes you through a hundred years of tramway development from 1860 – 1960, taking in horse trams, steam trams and electric trams. The large exhibition halls feature a huge range of restored trams, some of which can be explored inside, along with interpretive panels and audio displays.
There’s so much more here than just a museum! You can also explore a beautifully-recreated period village, complete with a vintage pub, café and olde-worlde shops.
A number of the restored trams run through the village, allowing visitors to take unlimited rides for more than a mile into the surrounding Derbyshire countryside.
There’s also a wonderful Woodland Walk and Sculpture Trail to explore, and play areas for children of all ages.
How do I get to Crich Tramway Village?
Crich Tramway Village is located near Matlock, postcode DE4 5DP. It’s easily accessible from Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and beyond, just 8 miles from junction 28 of the M1. There is free parking for visitors on site.
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The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, from which it is a steep uphill walk of about 1 mile. Alternatively, there are railway stations at Belper, Matlock and Alfreton, with regular trains to and from Derby. These stations are all reachable by a local bus service, and there is a bus stop directly outside Crich Tramway Village.
