Museums · South East England
Time Ball Tower
Time Ball Tower — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Time Ball Tower is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Time Ball Tower is a museum located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical timekeeping function, where a ball would drop at a set time to signal the hour. The tower serves as a reminder of the importance of time regulation in maritime navigation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2220, 1.4042
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Deal
- Postcode
- CT14 7BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
Sources
- osm: node/810434322 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Time Ball Tower?
- Time Ball Tower is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.2220°, 1.4042°.
- Is Time Ball Tower wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Time Ball Tower. Check ahead for specific facilities.