Take some time out in the town centre's only oasis of calm. Step back in time and visit the fifteenth century timber framed house, once the home to William Gilberd, scientist and physician to Elizabeth I, and now home to Colchester's fine collection of clocks and watches.

Tymperleys now houses part of the famous Bernard Mason Collection, one of the largest collections of clocks in Britain. All the clocks were made in Colchester between 1640 and 1840 and give a fascinating insight into this specialist trade.

Access

For more information in regards to wheelchair access, click here.


Opening times

Open from 1st April – 31st October
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm

We aim to open all galleries at all times. Occasionally, galleries need to be closed at short notice due to conservation, maintenance works or events. If you are coming to the Museum to see something in a specific gallery, you are advised to call the following number in advance to check before you travel: 01206 282939

Telephone: 01206 282939


This is a FREE museum.

How to find us

Tymperley's Clock Museum is situated in Trinity Street off the Culver street East. The nearest car parks are NCP Nunns Road, St Botolph's, Britannia and Osborne Street. The museum is a ten minute walk from the bus station and Colchester Town railway station.

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