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Clock and Watch Taster Days
2 August 2024
Ever wondered how watches and clocks work?
Come along to Upton Hall and find out with a fun and informative taster day with our professional tutors.
You don’t need any experience or prior knowledge – simply turn up, learn from the best and get some hands-on experience of timepieces.
The courses also includes a brief history of horology, demonstrations and information about how timepieces are maintained and cleaned.
Whether you just fancy learning about this fascinating subject or are thinking about getting started with a career (the work’s out there!)… we’d love to see you.
It’s a great day, open to everyone and a chance to meet and chat with fellow students and experts in a relaxed informative environment at Upton Hall, home also of the Museum of Timekeeping and it’s exclusive collection of clocks and watches.
See details and book your place now
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