A small army of people (consisting of contractors, our employees and dedicated volunteers) are working hard to be ready in time for the fast approaching season. Stephenson Place is a hive of activity, with contractors using scaffolding to access and repair the roof of...
Dermot Kelly has been appointed to the voluntary position of Permanent Way Engineer at Crich Tramway Village. Dermot will have overall responsibility for managing the museum’s track infrastructure, from ensuring it is safe for day to day operation, to planning...
Be part of a team that works hard and is committed to consistent high standards whilst enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie and the satisfaction that comes from a challenging job well done. There are three roles within the Traffic Department and every member of the...
It is only six weeks to the start of the 2017 season at Crich! Our employees and volunteers have been working throughout the winter carrying out the repairs, maintenance, preparation and planning required before a tram wheel can turn in passenger service once more....
An opportunity to win a pair of hospitality tickets for the home match between Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic on Saturday 18th March 2017, kick-off at 3.00pm. For many decades, until the ‘Last Tram’ in 1960, Sheffield’s trams were a popular form of transport...
On 5th November 2016 we were delighted to name one of our roads at Victoria Park ‘Hyde Road’ in memory of Geoff Hyde. Geoff Hyde was a founder member of the Tramway Museum Society (TMS) being present at the initial meeting, at which he was appointed Assistant...
Crich Tramway Village won the Sandford Award for the second time this year and was notified back in July this year. Our Learning and Participation Manager, Jan Barratt, went to Worcester Cathedral on Monday 21st November to receive the award. Jan is pictured above...
At our special event on Saturday 5th November, for Museum members and invited guests, the opportunity was taken by James Harkins to give a big ‘Thank You’ to Lynda Wright. ‘Thank you for saving my life!’ Visitors to our 1940’s events might recognise James as a...
Thursday 27th October was Super Heroes Day at Crich Tramway Village, but we also celebrated local heroes. (pictured above are: Back row: Mayor of the Borough of Amber Valley, Councillor Richard Iliffe; Esme Woolley; Danielle Kirk; Clare Sales; Mike Snow; Tramway...
On Sunday, 23rd October, the Branch Line Society hired Leeds 399 to tour Crich Tramway Village. The Branch Line Society’s aim is to ride on train and tram tracks that are not normally used in service and we were pleased to help them in achieving their purpose and...
Crich Tramway Village is a brand name for the National Tramway Museum (Accredited with Arts Council England), solely owned and operated by The Tramway Museum Society, incorporated in England with liability by guarantee (no. 744229). Registered charity number 313615. Our ICO number is Z6700136.