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About Crich

Ah! the romance of it all, who could imagine that high in the Derbyshire hills you would uncover a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar - such a place is Crich.

Here in this small hill village, vintage Tramcars from the world over have been lovingly restored and are on display in a fascinating museum which occupies a disused quarry. This unique display is further enhanced by a period setting comprising of the reconstructed facade of Derby's Georgian Assembly Rooms and a collection of Victorian Street furniture.

This wonderful museum is alive with memories of the past - close your eyes and you can easily imagine the bright young things of the day, all clad in their Sunday best, clambering up the steps to reach a prized seat atop of the open topped Tramcar, to enjoy a Sunday afternoon ride! Such was the age of Romance.

High though this little village is, higher still is Crich Stand, a 950ft high hill crowned by a lofty monument to the Sherwood Forresters and Derby regiment.

Crich is within easy reach of the majestic scenery of the Peak District. Pleasant countryside surrounds this little village and close-by you have the attractions of Cromford Mill, Riber Castle and there is a Nature Reserve at Fritchley. As one would expect, this pretty area has a host of quaint shops, inns and public houses. Should you prefer to picnic, then you should certainly explore the rural locations where you will discover some very peaceful area in which and enjoy an Al fresco lunch. Crich is also famous for being the village of Cardale in the hit british TV show, Peak Practice.

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Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Crich

National Tramway Museum	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)	Pictures
The Midland Railway Centre	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Riber Castle	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Gullivers Kingdom	(4.4 miles, 7.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Middleton Top Engine House	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Heights of Abraham	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Carsington Water	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Darwin Forest Country Park	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Shipley Country Park	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
American Adventure Theme Park	(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Kedleston Hall	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Stainsby Mill	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Hardwick Hall	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Crich

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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE)
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Middleton by Wirksworth, in the county of Derbyshire (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction W)
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Winster, in the county of Derbyshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW)
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Chesterfield, a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N)
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE)
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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.8 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE)
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S)
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Bakewell, in the county of Derbyshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NW)
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Nearby travel help

Whatstandwell Station	(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
Ambergate Station	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction S)
M1 Junction 28	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 27	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)
East Midlands Airport	(18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction S)
Sheffield City Airport	(21.8 miles, 35.0 km, direction N)
Crich to London	(123.1 miles, 198.1 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Crich

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Crich center
Dannah Farm Country House	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW)
The Lion Hotel	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction S)
The Cromwell Hotel	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW)
Batemans Mill	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction N)
Whitworth Park Hotel	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)
Morley Hayes Hotel	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction S)
East Lodge Country House Hotel	(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW)
The Dakota Hotel	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E)
Mardon House	(10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)
Twin Oaks Hotel	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE)
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