Museum
National Tramway Museum
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The National Tramway Museum in Crich offers a hands-on journey through tram history. Visitors can board beautifully restored trams from various eras and locations, including double-deckers from London and Blackpool, and ride along a period street with authentic shops, a pub, and a tram depot. The museum's collection spans the 1870s to the 1960s, with many trams still operational. Set in the scenic Derwent Valley, the site also features exhibitions on tram technology and social history, making it an engaging day out for families and transport enthusiasts alike.
Don't miss
- Ride a vintage tram along the museum's 1.2-mile track through the countryside.
- Explore the period street with cobbles, a working pub, and historic shop fronts.
- See the workshop where trams are restored and maintained by volunteers.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Tramway Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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