Castle Combe Clock

The Castle Combe Clock is a remarkable survival from the 15th century, a mechanical clock that strikes the hours but has no dial or hands. It is one of the oldest working clocks in England, still housed in the tower of St Andrew's Church where it has been for centuries. Visitors can see the intricate ironwork and gears that have marked time for generations. The clock's faceless design reminds us that in medieval times, the sound of bells was more important than a visual display.

Don't miss

• The clock's exposed iron mechanism, viewable inside the church tower
• The hourly striking sound, which has rung over Castle Combe for over 500 years
• The absence of a face, a rare design that emphasizes audible timekeeping

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Castle Combe Clock

Cheapest way inGuided tour of the castle4.8★ · 16 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →Best full dayStonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London4.6★ · 20,121 travelers~11 hoursFree cancellationFrom$108 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleLacock and Castle Combe - Afternoon Private Tour5★ · 60 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$252 per personSee dates →