Once at the top and out the cable car there is plenty to do and see from the wonderful views, the caverns - which are a must see, there is a cafe, a shop, exhibitions, The Fossil Factory and The Prospect Tower.
Here we are looking across to Riber Hall which we believe was built around 1862 but now stands empty and derelict.
Now for a bit of history on bringing the estate back to life for the future.....
In 1974 the present owners took over the management of the estate and started to plan for the future. So during the years of 1978 and 1979 the transformation of the estate started and trees were felled, paths were rebuilt, fences added and there were plenty of old mine shafts so these had to be capped off. The public were visiting but not everyone enjoyed the walk to the top of the hill to see the attractions so they had to make something more of the site to keep tourist coming visiting here.
In 1983 they draw up plans for a cable car ride from the bottom to the top of the hill and it also include a shop, visitor centre and cafe, by September 1983 they had planning permission and work started. Trees were felled, foundations put in place and construction began including using a helicopter to build the huge towers that the cable cars would pass over on their wires.
On April 21st 1984 the cable car ride was open to the public.
I have to say it is a great day out. Other attractions include children play areas and many more things to see and do. If you stay near here it's a must. There's more information on "The Heights of Abraham " website.
We were staying in the village of Crich which is where this museum is, so we thought we would take a look. What a great place with over 60 trams in and around the site there is plenty to see.
This is one of the trams off for a trip along the quarry which you can ride on as much as you like.
Rescued from London where it stood on the North Circular Road and was used by the Metropolitan Police.
Jack and Harry standing outside waiting to go in and find Dr Who...
This Tram used to be used local to us, it started life in Southampton and was built in 1903.
This was the first tram to be acquired before the museum existed, it was saved from scrap in 1948 for £10.
This tram was built in 1885 by Beyer-Peacock and Co of Manchester. It was then exported to Australia but they weren't satisfied with it and returned it in 1890. It's said that it was to good to scrap so it was used to shunt vehicles on the railway.
The museum acquired it in the early 1960s. In 1985 it was used at The Centenary Event which was held at Blackpool, sadly now this vehicle in not in working order. This is one tram I would love to see working.
I sadly have no information on this tram but it is one of many in the exhibition hall and it just took my eye.
We had a great day here looking around and enjoying the rides on the trams. Sadly it was raining and it is an outdoor museum but it didn't stop us from having fun.... We did go there in August on our "summer" holiday!!!