Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
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Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
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skypilot38
Minneapolis, MN60 contributions
Jan 2020
Our family, including grand-kids 6 and 8, really enjoyed this museum. The tour guide was very informative and interesting. Every kind of clock you can imagine can be found here.
Written 11 February 2020
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gehdev
Ashburton, UK389 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
After the most courteous of welcomes at reception, we were shown round this clock museum by "Jenny".
Our guide was most skilled in imparting just enough information and activating a number of clocks to hold our interest and attention. Nothing worse than too much information. Jenny got it just right.
For us older ones, it was a trip down memory land with many a "I remember ..... "
Fascinating stuff and an insight into the patience and precision that lies behind horlology.
Well worth a visit. I intend to return.
Our guide was most skilled in imparting just enough information and activating a number of clocks to hold our interest and attention. Nothing worse than too much information. Jenny got it just right.
For us older ones, it was a trip down memory land with many a "I remember ..... "
Fascinating stuff and an insight into the patience and precision that lies behind horlology.
Well worth a visit. I intend to return.
Written 21 January 2020
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crwban681
Colo-I-Suva, Fiji20 contributions
Jan 2020
Friendly staff and most interesting artefacts. A real journey back in time with all manner of beautiful items. Quiz sheet available for the young ones to find various important clocks. Guided tours occur regularly, video and information boards. Small gift shop. It's not huge but much to see and wonder at.
Written 20 January 2020
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Mango432
Queenstown, New Zealand6 contributions
Jan 2020
Very much enjoyed a visit to this museum. Informative helpful guide and lots of different quirky clocks to keep the whole family entertained.
Written 17 January 2020
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jill s
Southampton, UK28 contributions
Oct 2019
We only had a short time to visit the Museum but I'm pleased that we did.On entry to this lovely museum were surprised when we moved from the small entrance area into a larger room that was absolutely full of clocks of all shapes, sizes and types. This is an amazing collection which is beautifully displayed with good explanation of history of clocks. It's definately worth a visit!
Written 26 November 2019
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Quest08900044403
Whangarei, New Zealand1 contribution
Jul 2019
Great experience especially with the kids they enjoyed seeing older clocks and how they work KooKoo clocks the best, well worth the visit for all.
Written 30 October 2019
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Ezra710
Christchurch, New Zealand1,374 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
A really interesting collection of chronometers of all types, nationalities, and ages! A helpful guide introduced us to some of the feature pieces. $10 entry for an adult but two for one entry price if you produce a receipt from a cafe in the Town Basin!
Written 10 October 2019
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Robin G
Paraparaumu, New Zealand53 contributions
Jul 2019
This is well worth a visit, showing a HUGE variety of clocks and timepieces, from novelty to Cuckoo clocks, Grandfather clocks, antique carriage clocks, and the list goes on. Well worth a visit.
Written 22 July 2019
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Natalia T
Singapore, Singapore2,233 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
This museum is located at the town basin. We didn't pay to go into the museum, but we could see that there were lots of interesting time pieces there. They also sell watches there.
Written 12 April 2019
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Carolyn
Auckland, New Zealand40 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Very knowledgeable staff, kind to kids. Very impressive clocks, and highly recommended to all the ages. Closed at 17:00.
Written 6 April 2019
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