Open Day at The Clockworks

The Clockworks is opening its doors on Saturday 7 November, from 10am to 4pm, for a rare Saturday opening. It's south London's museum of electrical clocks, tucked away in West Norwood, and it doesn't usually open on Saturdays, so this is one of those days when you can actually get in without having to work around it.

If you've never heard of it, the museum is dedicated to electrical clocks. It's a niche subject, and that's exactly why it works — it's the kind of place that's easy to miss if you're not looking for it, and one of those local spots that feels like a proper find when you do. The collection is all about the mechanics of timekeeping, and the electrical side of things gives it a specific focus you won't find in a more general horological museum. It's the sort of place that rewards taking your time, so having a full Saturday morning and afternoon to wander through makes a difference.

Because it's a rare Saturday opening, it's a good chance to see the collection if you've never been, or to go back and spend a bit more time with it. It's in West Norwood, south London, and the museum is free to enter, so there's nothing to book or pay in advance. You can just turn up whenever suits you between 10am and 4pm. If you're into clocks, or just fancy a quiet Saturday morning in a museum you've never stepped inside, it's a straightforward one to add to the list.