2025 archive: Crich Tramway Village advertised Discovery Time from 28 July to 8 August 2025, with family activities exploring science, history and crafts. See the current events programme for upcoming activities.

History and hands-on activities

On 6–8 August, visitors were invited to meet a performer portraying George Stephenson and hear talks about his work on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Stephenson was the railway’s engineer; it opened in 1825 as a public railway using steam locomotives. The Science Museum Group explains its history.

A person in period costume beside a steam locomotive

The programme also advertised a replica track-building activity, a Locomotion cut-out and jigsaw, demonstrations of tramway history, science shows, craft activities, willow weaving, bubbles and mini-beast encounters.

A heritage tram on a village street

Two people working on a craft activity

A presenter beside a tram

A display of objects beside a tram

Willow weaving in progress

A heritage tram at an outdoor stop

These photographs accompanied the original article; they are illustrative and are not necessarily from the 2025 programme.

Visiting the National Tramway Museum

The National Tramway Museum is in Crich, Derbyshire. For current admission, opening and access information, visit the museum’s website.

National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Matlock, DE4 5DP
Telephone: 01773 854321
Email: enquiry@tramway.co.uk