Museum of Timekeeping

accessibility
Accessibility

Car Parking
Disabled car parking is available and signposted within the main car park.

Entrances
The Museum’s accessible entry point is signposted from the car park into the building via a side door behind the Clock House Café building. Door widths and access points into and within the building are suitable for standard sized wheelchairs and small mobility scooters.

Toilet Facilities
An accessible toilet is available onsite; at present it is reached via a steep ramp which may be challenging for some wheelchair users.

Level Access

  • Exhibitions: All main exhibition areas are located on the ground floor which operates on a single level. The Grand Hall Gallery is accessible via stairs only. A photographic slideshow of exhibits in this area is provided in the Grand Hall for visitors who are less able to climb the stairs.
  • Events: During special events and behind the scenes tours, due to availability of space some relevant areas and activities are located on the first floor of the building, which is accessible only via stairs. Some activities/displays also take place within the Ballroom/ Function Room on the ground floor,  which is accessed via a steep ramp.
  • Grounds & Gardens: The front of the building and grounds is accessed via a gravel driveway from the car park. Please note that some grass areas and the lawns are uneven.

The museum will open on Fridays from 11am – 3pm from 5th April 2019 to 27th September.

We also do group visits throughout the year, please contact us for more details.

Contact Us

Upcoming Events:

  • Proms in the Park

    Bring your own chairs and make yourself at home in our beautiful gardens on a summer evening. Enjoy the sounds of the Newark and Sherwood Concert band, who will be playing popular classical music, whi...

    July 13 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Upton Fete and Museum Open Day

    In true community spirit, the Museum of Timekeeping will host Upton Village Fete in the grounds of historic Upton Hall, a magnificent grade 2* listed building.  Entrance to Upton Fete is free, and th...

    August 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Vintage Times

      Join us for a celebration of all things vintage and retro! Featuring: -classic cars -pre-war radios -vintage clothes -restored jukeboxes -Southwell School Jazz Band -food from Big D’s BBQ...

    October 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm