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Crich Tramway Village
Crich, Derbyshire, Peak District, DE4 5DP
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The National Tramway Museum is located adjacent to our CL. The musum houses over 60 trams and is set within a period tramway village. There is also a pub, café, tram depot and old fashioned sweetshop. Jump on one of the trams and enjoy the mile ride out into the local countryside.
There is a maximum speed limit of 10mph on the access road to our site.
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A unique visitor experience overlooking Matlock Bath and picturesque Derwent Valley. At the summit you have free access to guided tours of two famous Show Caverns, exhibitions including Fossil Factory, Rock Shop, Woodland Walks, two large outdoor play areas and Victorian Prospect Tower. Parking at Matlock Bath Station car park.
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Railways
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Wirksworth Station, Coldwell Street Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Peak District, DE4 4FB
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DE4 5HD
- GPS:
- Lat 53.094963 / Lon -1.493796
- OS field ref:
- SK340558
- OS map ref:
- 119
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Matlock, Alfreton, Ripley
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Cromford
- Train station within 5 miles
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Lovely!
We stayed for a couple of weeks late last year - lovely surroundings and very friendly owners.
Lovely, just perfect.
Just had 8nts ere. Lovely warm welcome. So peacful in beautiful surroundings. Lots to see and do in surrounding area. Loved feeding the two shetland ponies every morning who turned up at caravan window to have the especially purchased carrots. Will definitely return. Also happy 90th birthday nxt wk to our host mr thorpe. Mr and mrs thorpe it was a pleasure meeting you both. X
Lovely site and hosts
Tranquil site with friendly neighbours (2 Shetland ponies) . Lovely hosts and ground firm even though on grass. Definitely recommend as a peaceful place to stay for site seeing or just lazing. Thank you for having us. Jan and John Hannah
No Hook Up? No Problem!
The Thorpe’s run a lovely site and they have a warm, but not intrusive, welcome. The site is well maintained and tidy. It slopes gently and we needed to ramp one side of the ‘van to get it level; there are spots on the site that are flat. The water supply is accessible with taps at sensible heights. The toilet disposal is a bit primitive and the lid to the grate is a bit heavy. We chose the site because we never use hook-up… but (if you really must have electricity) there are a couple of pitches that have access to the mains… check before arriving! “Steady as you go” through the gate; it isn’t that narrow but the gate posts are imposing columns of millstone grit and would be less forgiving than timber.
The 4g phone signal on the 3 network was spot on and the O2 signal was good for calls and texts; data was very slow. The DAB signal was patchy.. radio 4 was OK but radio 3 was weak. I don't have a TV. I was here because I had to spend a few days in the Peak District while my wife was otherwise engaged. Being a “softy” cyclist I decided to test Derbyshire’s reputation for good cycling. Its brilliant! Tow paths have survived the derelict canals and the redundant rail network has been utilised as leisure trails. I was blessed with wonderful weather for mid-October and cycled for miles and miles without ever seeing a road.
Good value for £8, lots to do locally, beautiful scenery – nearly as beautiful as Yorkshire. The Thorpes keep a couple of the prettiest horses I have ever seen - very playful.
Forget the hook up! 100 amp battery, 20 watt PV panel, 5 days, £8 quid a night. No problem!
A Hidden Gem of a Location
I have stayed here many times over the years and thought it time to write a review. The site is beautifully looked after by the owners, who are a very welcoming and accommodating couple. The Lane up to the location has been recently resurfaced with Tarmac and entry is now much better than it was previously (Max 5mph please). Beautiful walks on the many footpaths. A good base for the Crich Tramway Museum, Cromford, Matlock Bath, Matlock and the Derbyshire Dales. Worth a visit. - Poor TV signal and pick your spot for Satellite too. Decent mobile phone and Data on 'EE' and 'Three' on the upper pitches (recently improved 'Three' mast).
WildeD
Reviewed on 03/05/2016 20:12
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