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Crich Tramway Village


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Matlock
Traveller Description: A restored village that contains the Crich Tramway Museum.
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Attraction type: Transport museum, Historic village
Address: Matlock DE4 5DP
England
Tel: 0870 75 87267
Fax: 01773 85 23 26

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5 of 5 stars
St Albans
1 Mar 2009

I have lost count of the number of times we have been here in the last 15 or so years despite living approx a 2.5hr drive away. We last went for my youngest's birthday and we were delighted to find that our receipt entitled us to free entry for the next 12 months! So we will certainly be going back... more

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2 of 5 stars
South Yorkshire
25 Jun 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The visit didn't start off well due to a 12 mile tailback on the motorway so I was expecting something worthwhile for the 2 1/2hr journey. Unfortunately after paying my 30 pounds (three adults + one under-3) my first impression was 'is this it!?'. I was underwhelmed at best and describing the single cobbled street as a village is cheeky... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lancashire
7 Jun 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We went during the week in June and it wasn't that busy. I was surprised that it is quite high up and the trams go pretty fast up hill. There are a number of display buildings with trams and stories about trams and you are able to watch maintenance work etc. We started in a building containing very early trams... more

22 Feb 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This is really excellent. There's lots and lots to do, good variety and something to suit everyone. The trams are well restored and staffed by volunteers in uniform. You can go on rides using old pennies and getting tickets from a conductor - the length of line is about a mile I guess. At one end of the site is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Matlock, United Kingdom
18 Aug 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We live a short distance from the Tramway Museum and often go there for a day out. It is a great experience from the beginning. You are given an old penny to use to pay for your first journey on a tram then get unlimited journeys on the trams. There is a massive display of trams from across the years.... more

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Crich Tramway Village Address

Matlock DE4 5DP, England
Tel: 0870 75 87267 Fax: 01773 85 23 26