What is Crich Tramway Village?
Q: What is Crich Tramway Village?
A: Crich Tramway Village is an open-air museum of trams and tramways located in Crich, Derbyshire, England. It is the home of the National Tramway Museum.
Q: What can visitors find at the museum?
A: Visitors can find a street with shops such as a sweet shop, café and gift shop, as well as other buildings like the Red Lion Pub from Stoke-on-Trent, Derby Assembly Rooms, Burnley Tramways Offices and tram sheds and displays. There are also tram lines that go out for about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the village and a collection of old street furniture from around the United Kingdom.
Q: Where did most of the trams come from?
A: Most of the trams at Crich were used in cities across the United Kingdom before 1960s. Some are also from other countries.
Q: How were these trams saved?
A: Many of these trams were saved after their respective city's tram services stopped running by being restored to their original condition.
Q: What type of environment has been created at this museum?
A: The museum has been set up to resemble an Edwardian village atmosphere with its shops and buildings which include a pub, assembly rooms and offices.
Q: Are there any activities available for visitors?
A: Yes, visitors can explore all aspects of this open-air museum including taking rides on some of its vintage trams or viewing its collection of old street furniture from around Britain and beyond.
