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✓ Located in South Kensington, close to major museums and Hyde Park
🏖️ 0.66 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
London
Museums & Galleries · London
The Clockmakers' Museum
📍 SW7 2DD
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- Oldest collection of clocks, watches and sundials in the world
- Museum housed within the Science Museum, London
- Learn about the Company's history since 1631
- Book available telling story of London clockmaking
The Clockmakers' Museum, cared for by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, is housed within the Science Museum in London and holds the oldest collection of clocks, watches and sundials in the world. The Company itself has championed watch and clockmaking skills since 1631, and the museum reflects this long heritage alongside ongoing work in horological education. It suits anyone curious about timekeeping, craftsmanship or London's history as a centre for clockmaking. The attraction sits in Kensington and Chelsea, with West Brompton station 1.1 miles away and The Serpentine in Hyde Park 0.6 miles away for a stroll afterwards. With 786 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's easy to combine a visit with a longer stay nearby.
Practical details
- Best for
- Visitors interested in horology and London's clockmaking history
From the attraction's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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