Museums · East Midlands
National Tramway Museum
In or near South Wingfield.
National Tramway Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell · 1.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
National Tramway Museum is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire is an open-air museum dedicated to tramway history. Visitors can explore historical collections, ride vintage trams, and enjoy a recreated period village street.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cromford Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The National Tramway Museum is located in the East Midlands, postcode DE4. It showcases the history of tramways in the UK, featuring a collection of historic trams and exhibits related to their operation and significance. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the evolution of public transport in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.0947, -1.4894
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Crich
- Postcode
- DE4 5DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- +44 1773 854321
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell — 1.6 km
- Official site
- tramway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/521116243 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Tramway Museum?
- National Tramway Museum is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 5DP), in the parish of Crich.
- What is National Tramway Museum?
- National Tramway Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Tramway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 5DP.
- Is National Tramway Museum a protected site?
- Yes — National Tramway Museum is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to National Tramway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 5DP.