National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum The National Tramway Museum is a tram museum located at Crich, Derbyshire, England.
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Welcome to the National Tramway Museum 🚋✨
Unlimited vintage tram rides, epic views across Derbyshire, a
historic street & fun events await – all included in your annual ticket! 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

🚋✨ Make the most of your Bank Holiday Monday at the National Tramway Museum! ✨🚋There’s lots to see & do, from exploring ...
31/08/2026

🚋✨ Make the most of your Bank Holiday Monday at the National Tramway Museum! ✨🚋

There’s lots to see & do, from exploring our amazing collection & soaking up the history, to enjoying UNLIMITED TRAM RIDES on , , & throughout your visit! 🚋💨🙌

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family, hop aboard a tram, explore the museum & make a day of it!

🧸 A quick reminder about our Teddy Bears’ Picnic for today: unfortunately, this has been postponed until 3rd & 4th October. Our teddies are a bit like Gremlins😂....

💦 You really can’t get them wet!
🍕 Definitely don’t feed them after midnight! 🌙🤣

🚋🎟️ Come along today & enjoy a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday! 🎉

🚋✨ BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE NATIONAL TRAMWAY MUSEUM! ✨🚋Looking for something fun to do this Bank Holiday weekend? Com...
30/08/2026

🚋✨ BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE NATIONAL TRAMWAY MUSEUM! ✨🚋

Looking for something fun to do this Bank Holiday weekend? Come along to the National Tramway Museum for a fantastic day out for all the family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️

🚋 Unlimited tram rides – hop on & off throughout your visit & enjoy the vintage trams , , & !

🏛️ Explore the museum & discover fascinating tramway history.
🚂 See the historic trams, vehicles & displays.
👀 Enjoy the sights, sounds & atmosphere.
🍰 Fancy a bite to eat? There are places to grab food, drinks & treats during your visit – perfect for refuelling after all those tram rides! ☕🍦🥪

⚠️🧸 TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC UPDATE 🧸⚠️
Sadly, the Teddy Bears’ Picnic has been POSTPONED! 😢
The teddies have decided they really DON’T like getting wet 🧸☔… &, let’s be honest, it’s not exactly picnic weather! 🌧️😂

But don’t let the rain put you off – there’s still plenty to see, do & enjoy at the museum! 🚋❤️

🌦️ Pack your waterproofs, bring your sense of adventure & make it a tram-tastic Bank Holiday weekend! 🚋🎉

📍 National Tramway Museum, Crich

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🚋 Join us this Bank Holiday Weekend at the National Tramway Museum! 🚋Looking for a great family day out? Come & enjoy a ...
29/08/2026

🚋 Join us this Bank Holiday Weekend at the National Tramway Museum! 🚋

Looking for a great family day out? Come & enjoy a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend at the museum, with unlimited tram rides included! 🎟️🚋✨
Today's tram treasures in service are & .
Hop on & off throughout your visit & enjoy the sights, sounds & stories of our historic tramway with FREE guided tours at 11.30am & 2pm. ❤️

☔🐻 Just a little reminder: we’ve taken the difficult decision to postpone our Teddy Bears’ Picnic, which was scheduled for this Sunday and Monday.
Our teddy bears have made it very clear… they don’t like wet fur! 😂🐻☔
We’re sorry for any disappointment & can’t wait to welcome our furry friends back for a drier, picnic soon on the 3rd & 4th October! 🧺🐻

In the meantime, bring the family, hop aboard & enjoy unlimited tram rides all day! 🚋🎉
We’ll see you this Bank Holiday weekend! 👋❤️

History is waiting just around the corner… 🚋✨Join us on 1st, 3rd and 7th September for your final chance this season to ...
28/08/2026

History is waiting just around the corner… 🚋✨

Join us on 1st, 3rd and 7th September for your final chance this season to experience Living Streets at the Tramway – Back to the Thirties.

Travel back to August 1936 as you meet characters from the era going about their everyday lives. From a factory worker heading home to a school teacher or housewife, every encounter offers a fascinating glimpse into the stories, conversations and community of the time.

It's a brilliant way to see the National Tramway Museum from a different perspective and bring the past to life as you explore our historic street and enjoy unlimited tram rides throughout the day.

Don't miss these last opportunities to experience this immersive living history event before it ends for the season!

The project is supported by Museum Development Midlands using public funding by Arts Council England. 🙌🏻

Happy Friday! 🔧 We've had very exciting couple of days in the workshop! 🚋There’s been plenty happening behind the scenes...
28/08/2026

Happy Friday! 🔧
We've had very exciting couple of days in the workshop! 🚋

There’s been plenty happening behind the scenes at the National Tramway Museum, where our team has been working on Access Tram 2 – Blackpool 645 – and we’re delighted to say that it has taken a very important step forward!

The team had the tram’s electrical systems powered up for testing, including the equipment which provides power to the tram and charges its batteries. We also tested the compressor and air systems, with some great results – although, as is often the way with a 40-year-old tram, there were a few leaks and minor problems to sort out! 😅

The next challenge was the tram’s electronic control system. This proved a little more complicated than expected, with some differences between the equipment fitted to 645 and the spare parts available to us. After a bit of detective work from Peter with the original drawings, the team identified the problem and made the necessary changes. ⚡
Further testing uncovered a few more faults and some rather interesting repairs in the south cab – all of which were corrected.

And then came the moment we’ve been waiting for…
Blackpool 645 moved under its own power for the first time in 15 years! 🎉🚋

For now, this was just a short movement on Road 2 inside the workshop, but this is a major milestone for Access Tram 2 and a huge achievement for everyone who has worked so hard to get it this far.

The tram is moving again. The journey continues. 💙

🚋✨ LAST FRIDAY OF OUR SUMMER SEASON! ✨🚋It’s our last Friday open before we head into our Autumn Season 🍂 — & what better...
28/08/2026

🚋✨ LAST FRIDAY OF OUR SUMMER SEASON! ✨🚋

It’s our last Friday open before we head into our Autumn Season 🍂 — & what better way to spend it than with UNLIMITED vintage tram rides! 🎟️🚋💨

Join us TODAY, Friday 28th August, at the National Tramway Museum & enjoy a day of tramway nostalgia, heritage & unlimited rides! ❤️

🍂 Our Autumn Season begins Tuesday 1st September
🚋 We’re also open Friday 30th October!

So come along, hop aboard & make the most of our final Friday of summer! ☀️🚋

📍 National Tramway Museum
🎟️ Unlimited vintage tram rides on & for family Friday
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A great day out for all ages!

We’ll see you on the trams! 🚋❤️

27/08/2026

After a very serious teddy bear meeting, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone this weekend’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic. ☔🐻

The bears made the important decision that, after watching the weather very closely, they decided it's not really picnic weather at all and they really don’t like the rain on their fur 😢

With two whole days of setting up for the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, they’d be spending four days sitting out in the rain… and quite frankly, they’ve decided that’s no fun at all! 🥺🌧️

But don’t worry – the bears aren’t going into hibernation just yet! They’re hoping to come back for their picnic on:

📅 Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October 2026 🧸🎉

The National Tramway Museum will still be open as usual this Bank Holiday weekend, so you can still ride the (covered!) trams, explore the museum’s exhibition hall and assembly room, and enjoy the Red Lion Pub and Tram Stop Cafe to make the most of the long weekend. 🚋💙

The bears will be safely tucked away somewhere dry, planning for their next big day out! 👀🐻

Thank you for understanding – and fingers crossed for a much drier teddy bear picnic in October! 💕🧸

See you soon! 🚋☀️

Experience the rich history of transportation at the National Tramway Museum! enjoy a day out, indulge in unlimited ride...
27/08/2026

Experience the rich history of transportation at the National Tramway Museum! enjoy a day out, indulge in unlimited rides on iconic trams, including , and . Today's agenda offers a plethora of activities, from riding our vintage trams to savoring a meal at our café or exploring our exhibition hall.
We look forward to your visit

Experience the rich history of transportation at the National Tramway Museum! enjoy a day out, indulge in unlimited ride...
26/08/2026

Experience the rich history of transportation at the National Tramway Museum! enjoy a day out, indulge in unlimited rides on iconic trams, including , , and . Today's agenda offers a plethora of activities, from riding our vintage trams to savoring a meal at our café or exploring our exhibition hall.
We look forward to your visit

✨ Step back in time at the National Tramway Museum! 🚋Our Living Streets at the Tramway – Back to the Thirties returns to...
25/08/2026

✨ Step back in time at the National Tramway Museum! 🚋

Our Living Streets at the Tramway – Back to the Thirties returns today bringing the 1930s to life around the museum.

As you explore, you’ll meet fascinating characters going about their daily lives. Stop for a chat with a school teacher, housewife or factory worker & discover what everyday life was really like when trams were at the heart of getting around.

With unlimited tram rides included, you can hop aboard , , , soak up the atmosphere & experience the museum from a whole new perspective.

🎩 Authentic characters
🚋 Unlimited tram rides
🏫 Fascinating conversations
✨ A unique glimpse into everyday life in the 1930s

Come & immerse yourself in the sights, sounds & stories of a bygone era.
All aboard, ding ding🔔

Address

National Tramway Museum
Matlock
DE45DP

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441773854321

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