Welcome to the Deal Timeball Tower Website

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 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 hope you enjoy visiting our website and hope to see you at the Timeball Tower soon.

 

 

Latest News

  • Volunteers Needed!

    Volunteers Needed!

     

    The Time Ball Tower is currently seeking more volunteers to join us. We can only open through the support of local volunteers that are willing and prepared to man the tower during opening season and we are keen to hear from anyone that would be willing to spare any time and join our friendly team in ensuring the Time Ball Tower remains the iconic centre piece of Deal's Maritime heritage.

    It doesn't matter what your background or knowledge, please do get in touch if you are are interested.

    You can get hold of Tony on 07885751272 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

     

    We look forward to hearing from you!

     

    Written on Sunday, 17 March 2024 15:18 in News Read 77 times
  • Updated Opening times

    Updated Opening Times for 2024

    Easter: Friday 29th, Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April; 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    Spring: Saturdays and Sundays only from 4th May to 2nd June, inclusive; 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    Public Holidays: Mondays 6th and 27th May; 26th August 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    Summer season: From Wednesday 5th June to Sunday 29th September, Wednesday to Sunday inclusive; 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    During this summer period, the Tower will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Written on Sunday, 17 March 2024 15:08 in News Read 84 times
  • We are Closed for Winter

    The Timeball Tower is now closed for the winter.

    The next events are:

    11:30pm Sunday 31st December 2023

    Commentated New Year countdown to midnight floodlit Timeball drop.

     

    12 noon to 2:00pm Monday 1st January 2024 (New Years Day)

    The Timeball Tower will be open.

     

    Easter 2024 11:30am to 4:30pm Friday 29th March 2024

    The Timeball Tower will then re-open for the 2024 season.Easter 2024 11:30am to 4:30pm.

     

     

     

    Written on Monday, 16 October 2023 18:19 in News Read 1206 times
  • A great reason to visit!

    After much consideration, we have decided that for the 2023 opening season, admission fees will remain at £3 for adults and £2 for concessions!

    So please do take the opportunity to visit this wonderful and important part of Deal's maritime history.

     

    Opening times

    Spring: Saturdays and Sundays only from 29th April to 28th May’ excepting 6th & 8thMay(Coronation weekend), inclusive; 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    Public Holidays: Mondays 1st and 29th May; 28th August 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    Summer season: From Thursday 1st June to Sunday 1st October, Wednesday to Sunday inclusive; 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    During this summer period, the Tower will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

     

    Written on Saturday, 15 April 2023 08:51 in News Read 1739 times
  • Opening Times for 2023

    Opening Times for 2023

    Easter: Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Monday 10th April; 11:30am to 4:30pm

    Spring: Saturdays and Sundays only from 29th April to 28th May’ excepting 6th & 8thMay(Coronation weekend), inclusive; 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    Public Holidays: Mondays 1st and 29th May; 28th August 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    Summer season: From Thursday 1st June to Sunday 1st October, Wednesday to Sunday inclusive; 11:30am to 4:30pm.

    During this summer period, the Tower will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Written on Sunday, 08 January 2023 15:42 in News Read 1894 times