Category Archives: Crich Tramway Village

The Crich Tramway Village will be holding “Have Your Say” days at the museum to help shape its future. The first took place on Wednesday 3rd September and the second will be on Wednesday 17th September, the sessions will give … Continue reading →

Its now 16 passenger trams which have been used at the Crich Tramway Village in 2025 with two further trams being used for the first time this year during the last couple of weeks of August 2025. Those two most … Continue reading →

For many reading this website trams may not be the only form of transport that they enjoy and with that in mind the new Derbyshire Heritage pass may be just the ticket to allow you to sample trams, trains and … Continue reading →

Oporto 273 has become the fourteenth passenger tram to have been used at the Crich Tramway Village in 2025 following the conclusion of a truck overhaul.

As we come towards the end of the school summer holidays, the family orientated events at the Crich Tramway Village are still happening regularly with two more to come before the end of month. The Bank Holiday weekend will be … Continue reading →

As is well known restoration projects at the Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum, would not be possible if it was not for external funding. The recent restoration of London County Council 1 was funded by the … Continue reading →

Following a review of the tramcar collection within their care, the Crich Tramway Village (home of the National Tramway Museum) have announced they are seeking new homes for two of their trams. Both trams being offered are currently stored at … Continue reading →

Another popular family event returns to the Crich Tramway Village on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th August – and it involves a lot of LEGO! Over the past few years Build It! has established itself as a regular event at … Continue reading →

The busy summer period at the Crich Tramway Village will be continuing over the next few days with another two special events taking place. It starts off with the annual Sounds of the 1950s and 60s event on Saturday 9th … Continue reading →

Christian Wolmar, a well-known journalist, author, and railway historian, will be giving a talk at the Crich Tramway Village on the evening of Friday 19th September 2025. Entitled Trams for the Future – It’s a Moving Story, the talk will … Continue reading →

If all goes according to plan, Crich Tramway Village could be the proud owners of a fully functional new Access Tram by March 2026 with the project to convert Blackpool Centenary 645 moving up a gear as a Crowdfunder is … Continue reading →

The long six weeks of the school summer holidays are upon us and if you’re looking for ways to entertain the younger members of the family the Crich Tramway Village will be running a number of fun and fascinating activities … Continue reading →

This article sees us taking a pictorial look at the Crich Tramway Village again. These photos were taken on Saturday 5th July 2025 and with a Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation (TSO) meeting taking place some of their projects past, present and … Continue reading →

If you head to the Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 19th July 2025 don’t be alarmed if you see some strange creatures around the place as its their annual Dinosaur Day! This event has proved to be popular for the … Continue reading →