Category Archives: National Tramway Museum

Since the Crich Tramway Village started their 2025 season all the trams which had run in service had also been seen in action during 2024. But that all changed on Wednesday 16th April when Leeds 345 was part of a … Continue reading →

London County Council 1 – commonly known as Bluebird amongst enthusiasts – has had to be withdrawn from service after issues discovered during its commissioning for the 2025 season at the Crich Tramway. The tram, which only entered service after … Continue reading →

As we have already reported on these pages, Crich Tramway Village – home of the National Tramway Museum – opened for the first time in 2025 on Saturday 16th March 2025. Since that date it has remained opened Saturday to … Continue reading →

If you happened to visit the Crich Tramway Village – home of the National Tramway Museum – last year you probably can’t have helped but notice the construction work going on to replace the former Tea Rooms with an all … Continue reading →

Spring is approaching and that can only mean one thing – and we’re not talking about leaves on the trees and longer days! It’s the start of another heritage tram season at various tramway across the British Isles. Whilst the … Continue reading →

During the summer of 2024 the Crich Tramway Village were awarded £83,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Whilst we are used to funding such as these being for a big restoration project or something related to a new exhibition, … Continue reading →

2025 looks set to be another busy year at the Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum, with the usual mix of normal operating days and special events.

The National Tramway Museum, based at the Crich Tramway Village, have announced two significant appointments with a Chief Executive Officer and the new role of Volunteer Coordinator and Mentor now confirmed. Graham Bennett is the new Chief Executive Officer whilst … Continue reading →