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

21/06/2026

🍳 Today's Father's Day special is a delicious all-day brunch! 🍽️

Whether you're joining us bright and early or enjoying a slower start to the day, our café is serving up the perfect treat for Dad.

After a ride on our vintage trams and a wander through the museum, why not stop by and tuck into a hearty brunch together? 🚎☕

Good food, great company and a unique day out in Derbyshire – sounds like the perfect Father's Day to us!

We're open all day and look forward to welcoming you. ❤️

Happy Father’s Day to all the special men in our lives — dads, grandads, stepdads, father figures, & to those who are no...
21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the special men in our lives — dads, grandads, stepdads, father figures, & to those who are no longer with us but are never forgotten. ❤️

Why not celebrate today with a trip to the National Tramway Museum? 🚎
Bring Dad along & let him experience a bygone era as he rides our vintage trams all day long, exploring the sights, sounds, & memories of years gone by.
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Afterwards, treat him to a well-earned pint in the pub🍻 or a delicious tram driver breakfast in the café 🍛– the perfect way to round off a special day together.

We look forward to welcoming you & your families for a memorable Father’s Day at the National Tramway Museum!

There's so much on today here at Past Times Homefront! 🙌Perfect weather and plenty of folk, vintage cars, penny arcades ...
20/06/2026

There's so much on today here at Past Times Homefront! 🙌
Perfect weather and plenty of folk, vintage cars, penny arcades and more!
It's not too late to join us for the perfect Saturday! ☀️

🇬🇧 Today at the National Tramway Museum – Step Back into the 1940's with our Homefront event! 🇬🇧Experience the sights, s...
20/06/2026

🇬🇧 Today at the National Tramway Museum – Step Back into the 1940's with our Homefront event! 🇬🇧

Experience the sights, sounds & spirit of wartime Britain as history comes alive across the museum site with a packed day of family-friendly entertainment, live music & immersive activities.

🚋 Take part in a wartime tram evacuation
🎭 Create your own gas mask in the Homefront Family Crafts marquee
💃 Learn classic 1940s dance moves with Swing Time with Sophie
🚒 See a Diamond T Tank Transport and WWII Fire Engine up close
🎠 Enjoy traditional fun with Paul Temple’s Penny Arcade
📖 Listen to wartime storytelling aboard Blackpool 249 with Notice this Notice Theatre Group
🪖 Watch Home Guard drills, Land Army re-enactments and fascinating period displays
🚜 Explore wartime vehicles, exhibitions and activities throughout the site

🎶 Live entertainment throughout the day from:
• Jayne Darling & Kev Mack
• The Mat Pack Swing Band
• Tripliquette
• Plus a spectacular VE Day finale featuring all performers

🍻 Join the wartime singalongs in the Red Lion Pub with Jayne and Kev!

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We'd love to see visitors of all ages dressed in their finest 1940s attire. Bring along your vintage-inspired accessories, ration books, suitcases, gas mask boxes or period uniforms & help recreate the atmosphere of the era.

A wonderful day of music, memories & wartime nostalgia awaits. We look forward to seeing you here! 🇬🇧✨

The final preparations are well underway here at the National Tramway Museum as we get ready to welcome you to Past Time...
19/06/2026

The final preparations are well underway here at the National Tramway Museum as we get ready to welcome you to Past Times – Homefront tomorrow! 🇬🇧

From wartime displays and historic vehicles to live music, family activities and immersive 1940s experiences, we're excited to bring the spirit of the Home Front to life and see scenes like the pictures again!

We're looking forward to seeing visitors of all ages, and we can't wait to spot some fantastic 1940s outfits too! Whether you're coming for the music, the history, the trams or the family fun, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us tomorrow from 10am–5pm for a memorable day of wartime nostalgia, entertainment and heritage.

Who's joining us? 🚋✨

Alan has been a tram fan all his life and can remember travelling on trams in London, Sheffield and Glasgow as well as m...
18/06/2026

Alan has been a tram fan all his life and can remember travelling on trams in London, Sheffield and Glasgow as well as many other systems. 🚃
The must have accessory at the time was the IAN ALLEN ABC spotters book in which enthusiasts would mark off the cars they have seen or mark those the had travelled on.

Alan was fortunate enough to see LCC1 run in London back in the day, but sadly couldn't fully mark it off as he never got to ride on it.

Fortunately though, his lovely family brought him to Crich today for his 89th birthday and as he still has his copy of ABC, he's finally got to mark LCC1 off after riding it this morning. 🥳🙌

While on site he's also managed to mark off 1622 and ticked 331 off as seen in the depot. ✅

Quite an exciting way to spend your 89th birthday, and we were so pleased to be a part of it 🎁🎉

We're set for another warm (but not too warm!) day here at the Tramway, perfect weather for exploring everything across ...
18/06/2026

We're set for another warm (but not too warm!) day here at the Tramway, perfect weather for exploring everything across the museum! 🙌
The trams you can ride today are from our capital city:
🚎 London County Council 1
🚎 London Transport 1622

Don't worry, we won't start singing to you 'the red car and the blue car had a race!'

See you there! 👋

Exciting news planned for Service Tomorrow 🚋 We're pleased to share that London County Council 1 (LCC 1) is currently pl...
17/06/2026

Exciting news planned for Service Tomorrow 🚋

We're pleased to share that London County Council 1 (LCC 1) is currently planned to be in public service tomorrow. 🙌
We don't usually announce vehicle allocations in advance due to mitigating factors like the weather and drivers, but we know many of you would visit specifically to see and ride LCC1.

As always, this is subject to the usual serviceability and operational requirements.

Who's looking forward to a ride? 👀

Good Morning from the National Tramway Museum! ☀️🚋Why not come and visit us today and enjoy a wonderful day filled with ...
17/06/2026

Good Morning from the National Tramway Museum! ☀️🚋

Why not come and visit us today and enjoy a wonderful day filled with history, nostalgia, and great experiences for all ages.

🌳 Take a stroll along our beautiful woodland walk
☕ Relax and recharge in our cafeteria
🍺 Unwind at the Red Lion Pub
🚋 Step aboard and ride our collection of vintage trams
Trams in operation today

Looking ahead to this Saturday, 20th June, don't miss our Homefront Event, where you can experience wartime-themed displays, activities, and entertainment.

🎟️ Remember, your annual tickets are valid for this event, so there's no extra charge for ticket holders!

We look forward to welcoming you for a fantastic day out at the National Tramway Museum.

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🇬🇧 Step back in time and experience the spirit of the 1940s at the National Tramway Museum! 🇬🇧Join us for a full day of ...
16/06/2026

🇬🇧 Step back in time and experience the spirit of the 1940s at the National Tramway Museum! 🇬🇧
Join us for a full day of wartime nostalgia, live entertainment and immersive family fun as history comes to life across the museum site.
🚋 Experience an evacuation by tram
🎭 Make your own gas mask in the Homefront Family Crafts marquee
💃 Learn to dance 1940s style with Swing Time with Sophie
🚒 See a Diamond T Tank Transport and a WWII Fire Engine
🎠 Enjoy Paul Temple’s Penny Arcade
📖 Listen to wartime storytelling on Blackpool 249 (static) with Notice this Notice Theatre Group
🪖 Watch Home Guard drills, Land Army re-enactments and period displays
🚜 Explore wartime exhibitions, vehicles and family activities across the site
🎶 Live music throughout the day from:
• Jayne Darling - Vintage Singer & Kev Mack
• The Mat Pack swing band
• Tripliquette
• Plus a fantastic VE Day finale featuring all performers
🍻 Don’t miss the wartime singalongs in the Red Lion Pub with Jayne and Kev!
We’d also love to see both children and adults dressed in their best 1940s outfits to help bring the atmosphere to life. Feel free to accessorise with suitable vintage-style props such as vintage radios, gas masks, gas mask boxes, ration books, suitcases, whistles and period uniforms.
It promises to be a fantastic day of music, memories and wartime spirit for the whole family. 🇬🇧

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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