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National Tramway Museum

Crich, United Kingdom•4.7(6.3k)•Heritage Site, Museum

Ride vintage trams through a recreated period village and explore interactive exhibitions celebrating the history of British tramways.

National Tramway Museum offers families a unique journey through transport history, featuring a working tramway where visitors can ride beautifully restored historic trams. The museum's centerpiece is Tramway Street, a recreated period village scene that transports guests back in time, complete with period buildings and authentic streetscapes. Visitors can experience hands-on exhibitions, take a tram driving experience for an unforgettable adventure, and explore the extensive tramcar collection. The outdoor grounds at Crich provide beautiful surroundings for a full day out, with dedicated areas for children including interactive exhibits and engaging activities. The venue caters to school groups and families with educational programs and museum-led sessions. With on-site food and drink facilities, accessibility provisions, and dog-friendly areas, the museum welcomes all ages and abilities. Whether discovering Victorian transport heritage, enjoying a scenic tram ride, or learning about engineering history, families find both educational value and entertainment at this heritage attraction.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 16:30
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:30
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:30
Friday: 10:00 – 16:30
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly
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4.7(6.3k reviews)
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Andrew

Andrew

2 weeks ago

What a fantastic place! We spent a good few hours here today along with our two dogs, who were made very welcome by all staff they encountered. Tram rides are included in the entry price and take around 25/30 mins to go to the end of the line and back. On the return leg, we alighted and took the woodland walk which offers valley views, woodland carvings/sculptures and opens out in to a children's play area before reaching the 'town' section of the museum. Here there is a pub, gift shop, sweet shop and cafe. You can also wander around the static displays of trams chattering them through the decades. The storage buildings are also open for viewings (be careful if you have dogs or children here as the floor can be quite oily). Overall, a fabulously interesting and enjoyable day.

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Ax4x Nelly

Ax4x Nelly

a month ago

Really nice day out despite the insane heatwave we've been experiencing. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Food at the cafe was yummy and reasonably priced. Highly recommended if you're visiting this area.

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Roz Ross

Roz Ross

a month ago

My husband chose to visit this museum and inside, I groaned. Not my kind of place but didn't say anything. Boy was i in for a treat. This place is brilliant! Ample parking. Prices weren't too bad. Loved seeing all the trams on display. Had a coffee and cake. The coffee, although out of a machine, was the best I've tasted! Took a tram ride and got off at the Woodland Walk and Sculpture area. We both loved it. The Sculptures were fantastic. We will definitely be back as we want to take our grandsons next time 100% highly recommend this place

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Dr Jamie Smith

Dr Jamie Smith

2 months ago

The National Tramway Museum is a wonderful place to spend at least half a day. Easy and free parking on site, entry is around £26 per adult and I couldn't see any concessions for students or pensioners, but the overall experience justifies the cost of entry as it's a quite wonderful place. Your ticket also entitles you to return across the following year making it great value. The site is large and there's much to explore including a large array of Trams, retro sweet shop, cafe, retro pub, exhibitions and more. Then of course there is also the main event which is a tram ride, which is quite wonderful. Highly recommend a visit if you'd like to experience going back in time in a wonderful way.

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Julie Goodwin

Julie Goodwin

4 months ago

Had a fantastic day here for Mother's Day. There were 5 of us plus 1 dog and we went on a Monday at the very beginning of the season, so it was very quiet, just how we like it. We loved the pub as it was moved from our home town of Stoke and visited it a few times throughout the day. FANTASTIC sausages at the cafe (really fantastic) and although you can't take dogs in the cafe, you can buy food and take it to the pub and eat it there. Staff and volunteers are knowledgeable, passionate and really approachable. They know their stuff and will explain all that's going on. Tram rides are fantastic and free to ride unlimited times and the trams in the sheds are outstanding. Lovely sweet shop with lots of nostalgic sweets for sale. Prices were really good throughout the site, from the cafe to the gifts shop. There is a woodland walk that we missed out this time, but we'll definitely make use of the free returns tickets and do the walk in the autumn. Well done to all the staff and volunteers for a really memorable day out. See you again in Autumn 😊

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about National Tramway Museum

Is National Tramway Museum free to visit?

National Tramway Museum is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is National Tramway Museum dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at National Tramway Museum.

Is there parking at National Tramway Museum?

Yes, National Tramway Museum has on-site parking.

Is there food at National Tramway Museum?

Yes, food is available on site at National Tramway Museum.

Is National Tramway Museum pushchair-friendly?

Yes, National Tramway Museum is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at National Tramway Museum?

National Tramway Museum is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to National Tramway Museum by public transport?

National Tramway Museum is well-served by public transport.
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