Young Clockmakers: Single Train Teardown

Discover the world of heritage clockmaking with this hands-on workshop focused on mechanical pendulum clocks. We'll be assembling a simple spring-wound striking clock and then disassembling a traditional English dial in the workshop, led by practising clockmaker Alex and Clockworks curator Kirsten. 

Afterwards, watch the clocks in action in the main gallery, or take our pendulum quiz. Will you find all the items you need to win a badge?

This workshop is part of our summer holiday series, tracing the history of timekeeping from water clocks to quartz movements.

Practical information

This workshop is designed for children aged 6-11, but younger or older children and / or siblings are also welcome. The ticket price includes tea and coffee for adults and fruit and biscuit snacks. 

Please book a free ticket for all accompanying adults to enable us to monitor capacity; children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket.

National Art Pass holders get 20% off all our events. Find out more about the Art Pass at artfund.org/