How to Find Us
By Car & Coach
Crich is conveniently situated close to many of the main routes running through the Midlands. This makes it readily accessible from Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and beyond. Just 8 miles from junction 28 of the M1, Crich can also be easily accessed using the A38, the A6, the A61 and the A52. SATNAV – DE4 5DP
THERE IS FREE PARKING FOR PATRONS ON SITE. We also have 2 electric charging points with AC sockets able to give a charge rate up to 22kW (subject to type of car) and users need to bring their own type 2 cable. Please download the Zap Map App from IOS or Android App store. Once installed, register for your Zap-Map account. The following instructions are on the charging station. For any queries, call: 0113 335 1765 or email: support@myalfapower.com
EV Charging Information 2023
There are currently some road closures around the area. Before travelling, please check details of road closure up-dates visit: Please see: https://one.network/custom/derbyshire or call: 01629 538664.
Please note that there is a road closure on Cromford Road –Alternative route: Leashaw, Holloway, Yew Tree Hill, Mill Lane, Lea Road, Mill Road, Derby Road, Cromford Bridleway 34, Alderwasley Park, Main Road, Crich Road, Sandy Land, Browns Hill, Cromford Road, Town End, Wakebridge. (And vice versa). Please see the latest news on this road closure here: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/derbyshire-road-closed-two-years-9225928?IYA-mail=084b2edc-546e-4865-8ea3-f51e84809b46
By Public Transport
The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, from which it is a steep uphill walk of about 1 mile. Alternatively, there are railway stations, at Belper, Matlock and Alfreton through which East Midlands Railway operate regular trains to and from Derby.
See: Trainline https://www.thetrainline.com and https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk . These stations are reachable by a local bus service.
The Museum has a bus stop directly outside the entrance. Buses run from Matlock (140), Ripley (141), Alfreton (140 / 143a) and Belper (142). Unfortunately the Sunday and Bank Holiday 140 / 141 Bus Service to Crich no longer operates. Please see their full timetable here: Public Transport in Derbyshire & the Peak District (derbysbus.info).
Bus timetables from 27th October 2024:
SYC 140 Matlock-Alfreton from 27 10 2024
SYC 141 Matlock-Ripley from 27 10 2024
SYC 142and142a Heage-Alfreton from 27 10 2024
SYC 143and143A Matlock-EastMidsDesignerOutlet from 27 10 2024
Local Accommodation
If you are looking to stay in the area we have a list of local accommodation and caravan / camping parks below which you can download. Please note we cannot independently recommend anywhere.
Other Local Attractions
Other local attractions which offer reciprocal discounts in 2024 are:
Bakewell Old House Museum – https://www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Buxton Crescent Experience: – https://www.buxtoncrescentexperience.com
Creswell Crags – https://www.creswell-crags.org.uk
Cromford Canal – www.birdswood.org
Cromford Mills – https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk
Great British Car Journey – https://www.greatbritishcarjourney.com
Masson Mills: https://www.massonmills.co.uk
National Stone Centre – https://www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk
Peak District Mining Museum – https://peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk
Peak Rail: https://www.peakrail.co.uk
Poole’s Cavern – https://www.poolescavern.co.uk
Wirksworth Heritage Museum – https://www.wirksworthheritage.co.uk
Save your receipt from Crich Tramway Village and present it to any of the above to receive discounts or special offers, or visit one of these attractions first and save the receipt when you visit Crich Tramway Village for discounts on day visits. Find out more: https://www.tramway.co.uk/plan-your-visit/tickets
Opening Dates & Times 2024
Autumn Season
Monday 2nd September – Sunday 3rd November (closed Fridays EXCEPT Friday 1st November for school holidays).
Opening times:
Weekends/Bank holidays: 10am – 5.30pm – last admissions 4pm.
Weekdays: 10am – 4.30pm – last admissions 3pm.
We will also be open on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November for a special event. Online bookings only and NO return tickets may be use for this event.
Opening times for 9th & 10th November: 12.00pm - 8.00pm (last admissions 6.30pm).