Welcome to the Timeball Tower website. The tower is located on the seafront in Deal. This website will give you an insight into the tower, what it is and information on exhibits and opening times. Visit the Photograph Galleries for a photographic tour of the museum.
The Visitor Information page provides you with our admission and opening times details, a brief history of the TimeBall Tower as well as directions to us and a location map to give you that little bit more help when finding us. You can also find details and a standing order form for membership subscription here.
We've recently acquired the licence to sell Norfolk China, embossed with images of Deal and the Tower itself. Please see price list to the right and the Photograph Galleries for some representative images.
We hope you enjoy visiting our website and hope to see you at the Timeball Tower soon.
Latest News
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Opening Times 2020
2020 Opening:
Our dates and times have just been announced they are:
1 Jan 20, 12 noon - 2 pm - Celebrate the New Year with us. It is the place to be in Deal on New Years.
Fri 10 Apr – Mon 13 Apr - Our Easter opening. Be the first to see our new information boards and interactive displays.
Sat/Sundays 2 May through to Sun May 24 - low season opening at weekends
Summer opening Wednesdays - Sundays 27 May through to Sunday 27 September - our regular opening
plus Fri 8 May, Mon 25 May and Mon 31 Aug. Special bank holiday openings
Opening hours unchanged 1130-1630.
Written on Friday, 25 October 2019 08:14 in News Read 384 times -
We Will Reopen
Reopening on Good Friday 2020
Our very succesful 2019 season has ended and we will reopen again on 10 April 2020.
During the closed season we are refreshing the whole of the tower. You will see all new information boards and interactive displays.
More information will appear closer to the time. So please do revisit for updated information.
Written on Monday, 30 September 2019 12:17 in News Read 408 times -
Support Us
Help Keep the Ball Rising (and falling)
Deal Timeball Tower has been telling people the time since 1855. It is one of only a very small number of structures that continues to operate a timeball every day, including Christmas Day, all year round. It is probably unique in that it is the only timeball that can be visited by the public.
Our visitors come from all around the world many of whom have become supporters and help maintain the building and the mechanism for future generations. However, we do need more people to help keep our unique peice of history alive.
We are asking people to become supporters. For £10 (couple) or £6 (single) a year you are able to visit the tower during our open season and your children have entry for free. You also get 10% any goods you buy from our shop but more importantly you will be helping support this unique peice of history.
You can download the application form by clicking this link.
Written on Friday, 21 June 2019 07:19 in News Read 764 times -
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
We have been awarded a TripAdvisor certificate of Excellence for 2019, so now there is even more reason to visit us.
Written on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 21:48 in News Read 1818 times -
The Tower's Chronometer comes home
We're delighted to announce that the Tower's original 19th century Marine Chronometer is back where it should be, proudly on display in an illuminated security cabinet on the top floor.
This wonderful piece of Victorian craftmanship is still in full working order. It was bought at auction by Deal Town Council for visitors to the Tower to enjoy.
Written on Saturday, 12 May 2018 12:57 in News Read 1894 times
