Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
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George M
Windsor, UK389 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We only popped in to purchase some postcards but got talking to Joey a wonderful engaging person who guided us through the history and some of the fascinating clocks
Well worth a visit
All museums need a Joey
Well worth a visit
All museums need a Joey
Written 22 February 2024
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Kiwiintheus
Levin, New Zealand196 contributions
Oct 2020
We really enjoyed our visit to this museum. We were given an intro brief which was fantastic - we aren't normally too interested in these but it was worthwhile. We spent about an hour looking at all the clocks and reminiscing over childhood clocks
Written 22 October 2020
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Brian P
Toronto, Canada40 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
If you have a fascination for clocks, go no further than a trip to Cpalhams Clocks in the Whangarei Town Basin.
Very clock that you remember from your Great Grandmother’s house is there !
The range of clocks is amazing and I believe they all work. It certainly sounds it-on the hour !!
These clocks have been lovingly restored ,tended and are kept ticking somas to remind us of a ‘time’ when mechanisms were an art form of their own.
Very clock that you remember from your Great Grandmother’s house is there !
The range of clocks is amazing and I believe they all work. It certainly sounds it-on the hour !!
These clocks have been lovingly restored ,tended and are kept ticking somas to remind us of a ‘time’ when mechanisms were an art form of their own.
Written 5 April 2019
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Peter_4825
Melbourne, Australia258 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
There are hundreds of clocks of all different ages, styles & sounds. If you buy something at a local cafe, entrance price is 2 for 1. The clocks are amazing with some really different mechanisms & faces - some old, some new, some quirky. It really is worth a visit.
Written 23 March 2019
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Mateusz Ż
Auckland Central, New Zealand62 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Reasonably priced and well-equipped museum. If you're interested in clocks you'll have a blast, if not you won't regret spending $10
Written 5 February 2019
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WestAussie_54
Perth, Australia143 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
We only called in to look at the museum because we were looking to waste a bit of time en route to Auckland from Paihia, but we were so glad that we did. It's right in the centre of town, so an effort is necessary in order to get there, but the effort is recommended. It's also recommended to have a coffee at the adjacent cafe beforehand, because a receipt from there will get you discounted entry. The museum was sensational! It's not just about clocks (although that is obviously a major focus, and that would have been interesting enough for me) but all manner of 'clockwork' mechanisms. The ladies who were in charge when we were there were enormously informative and very helpful. If you have the opportunity, do yourself a favour and visit. It's tremendous!
Written 17 October 2018
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daharpers
Rotorua, New Zealand32 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is an amazing collection of every sort of clock you could imagine. Clocks are not really something I would go out of my way to view but I could have spent a lot of time in there as I found it really amazing. They are very well displayed and the staff were very helpful and showed us a few special ones which there are many. I can throughly recommend it if you are ever in the area. Well worth a look.
Written 13 August 2018
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Freklejuice
Whangarei, New Zealand28 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Loved the old clocks. The old clock makers were true craftsmen.
We ejoyed hearing the stories about the clocks and Mr Clapham who started the collection.
We ejoyed hearing the stories about the clocks and Mr Clapham who started the collection.
Written 18 June 2018
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Hamilton, New Zealand46 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This is a real reminder of time gone past and time gone fast. Amazing how many of these time pieces have been in our homes when growing up, and we didn't give them time of day. (well didn't take too much notice of them) Now they're in a museum and you realise that life has moved on quicker than one would have ever imagined.
Very interesting place to stop, and maybe reflect on your life a little.
Very interesting place to stop, and maybe reflect on your life a little.
Written 10 June 2018
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2017KimRoss
Perth, Australia34 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
Expectations were not high, but very interesting with odd ball clocks from around the world. The end result of a dedicated collector's obsession. Surrounded by Victorian period wooden buildings by the marina, a perfect place for morning breakfast.
Written 20 March 2017
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