Decorative model kits
Clock Model Kits
Compare UK prices on clock model kits, from wooden cuckoo clocks and weight-driven wall clocks to brick-built mantel clocks. Choose a working timepiece or a decorative model with gears you can turn by hand.
Featured build · UGEARS Aero Clock
Three ways to build
Best Clock Model Kits
Start with a small hand-operated gear model, build an owl-shaped desk clock with a timer or take on a working wall clock powered by a hanging weight. The picks cover different budgets and ways to use the finished model.
Best for a compact gear display
Easy · Wooden slot-together kit
Turn gears by hand · No glue
£12.99
Best for a desk clock with a timer
Challenging · Wooden slot-together kit
Battery-powered clock · Spring-driven timer
£49.99
Best for a weight-driven wall clock
Challenging · Wooden slot-together kit
Gravity-powered · 320 pieces
£78.50
Choose by function
Recommended Wall Clock Kits
Choose the battery-powered Zodiac for a clock with calendar dials, or build the visible gears and counterweight of the Industrial Vintage or Aero clock. Check the finished dimensions and leave room for the pendulum and weight.
A wall clock with calendar dials
Intermediate · Wooden slot-together kit
Build the zodiac-themed dial and set the calendar displays by hand. The clock itself runs on an AA battery. One AA battery · Manual calendar
£55.50
For experienced builders
Expert · Wooden slot-together kit
Assemble 24 gears around the pendulum and counterweight. The clock stands 68 cm tall, so allow room below the dial for the weight to travel.
£74.90
Best for a weight-driven wall clock
Challenging · Wooden slot-together kit
Build the wooden movement and mount the clock on a wall. Raise the weighted bag to wind it and use the pendulum to adjust its rate. Gravity-powered · 320 pieces
£78.50
Choose by function
Recommended Desk Clock Kits
The Owl Clock has a separate wind-up timer, the Sky Watcher shows the time on rotating reels, and the T2109 is a working clock built from bricks. The ROKR Harvest Windmill adds a moving scene, lights and music.
Best for a desk clock with a timer
Challenging · Wooden slot-together kit
Build an owl-shaped clock with a battery-powered quartz movement. The separate wind-up timer rings after up to 30 minutes. Battery-powered clock · Spring-driven timer
£49.99
A wind-up desk clock with rotating reels
Expert · Wooden slot-together kit
Build a clock that shows the time on rotating reels. It is a project for someone who enjoys the mechanism and is happy to wind it regularly. Spring wound · About 2–3 hours per winding
£80.89
For a brick-built mantel clock
Intermediate · Brick building kit
Build the case from 751 interlocking bricks. An AA battery powers the time display, and a separate hand crank moves the pendulum and gears.
£26.99
Choose by function
Recommended Cuckoo Clock Kits
Both kits build into clocks with an hourly cuckoo. Pick the woodland cottage for its moon pendulum and warm lights, or the Wishbell for a Christmas scene with a moving sleigh and festive music.
For a woodland cottage design
Challenging · Wooden slot-together kit
Build a woodland cottage with a swinging moon pendulum, warm lights and a bird that calls on the hour.
£58.95
For a festive display
Challenging · Wooden slot-together kit
Build a snow-covered cottage with an hourly cuckoo and a moving sleigh. Display the finished model on a wall or shelf.
£59.95
Choose by function
Recommended Decorative Clock Kits
These small builds demonstrate how gears move clock hands. Turn a gear to move the hands, work the Old Clock Tower’s pendulum or make the Vintage Alarm Clock’s bells clack.
Best for a compact gear display
Easy · Wooden slot-together kit
Turn the gears at the base to move the hands. Choose this as a small model for seeing how gears interact. Turn gears by hand · No glue
£12.99
A first build with hand-operated parts
First Build · Wooden slot-together kit
Turn the large gear by hand to move the clock hands, pendulum and weathervane. The finished tower is a small mechanism to display and operate. 44 pieces · Manual gears and pendulum
£16.99
For a first build with moving parts
First Build · Wooden slot-together kit
Turn the side gear to move the hands and rattle the bells. It makes a compact display that you can operate by hand.
£12.99
Gift ideas
Clock Model Kit Gifts
These are the two clocks in our steampunk gift guide. Gearworks gives them a wall-mounted build with exposed gears. Sky Watcher is a desk project with a spring-driven movement.
A wide wall clock with visible gears
Challenging · Wooden slot-together kit
Assemble the exposed gears and pendulum. The manufacturer lists a finished width of 70.8 cm, so plan the wall space and room for the moving parts. Counterweight-powered · 70.8 cm wide
£69.90
A wind-up desk clock with rotating reels
Expert · Wooden slot-together kit
Build a clock that shows the time on rotating reels. It is a project for someone who enjoys the mechanism and is happy to wind it regularly. Spring wound · About 2–3 hours per winding
£80.89
Buying guide
How to Choose a Clock Model Kit
Decide whether it needs to keep time
Choose a working clock such as the ROKR Zodiac Wall Clock LC601 if you want to read the time. The UGEARS Old Clock Tower has hands and a pendulum that you set in motion by turning a gear.
Check what powers each function
The ROKR Owl Clock LK503 uses a battery for timekeeping and a separate spring for its timer. The UGEARS Aero Clock runs as its weight descends.
Think about winding and runtime
The UGEARS Sky Watcher Tourbillon runs for about two to three hours after a full winding. Consider how often you want to wind or adjust the finished clock.
Measure the display space
Check the finished width and leave space for a moving weight or pendulum. The WOODEN.CITY Steampunk Gearworks WR363 is about 71 cm wide. The WOODEN.CITY Industrial Vintage Wall Clock WF359 is 68 cm tall.
Allow time to align the mechanism
Slot-together parts can still need care. Follow the kit instructions for clearing burrs, waxing gears and checking that the moving parts turn freely during assembly.
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Browse working wall, desk and cuckoo clocks alongside decorative mechanisms. Check the kit’s assembly method and what powers the finished model before choosing.
Common questions
Clock Model Kit FAQs
Which wooden clock kits keep time?
The ROKR Zodiac Wall Clock LC601, ROKR Owl Clock LK503 and UGEARS Aero Clock are working clocks. The UGEARS Old Clock Tower is a hand-operated display mechanism.
Can I turn off the hourly cuckoo sound?
Yes. The ROKR Cuckoo Clock LC901C has a switch to turn the hourly chime on or off. Use the clock’s instructions to set the chime and time after assembly.
Which clock kit is good for a first build?
The UGEARS Old Clock Tower is a 44-piece model with gears you can turn by hand after assembly.
Can I build a working clock without batteries?
Yes. The UGEARS Aero Clock uses a hanging weight. Raise it to wind the mechanism, and leave room for the weight to travel.
How long does the Sky Watcher run after winding?
UGEARS gives a runtime of about two to three hours per full winding for the UGEARS Sky Watcher Tourbillon.
Does the Owl Clock's spring run the time display?
The ROKR Owl Clock LK503 uses a battery-powered quartz movement for the clock. The spring drives the separate timer and pendulum.
Which clock kit should I choose for a small desk?
Consider the UGEARS Steampunk Clock if you want a compact decorative mechanism. The ROKR Owl Clock LK503 is a desk option if you also want to read the time.
Where can I compare Big Ben and other clock tower replicas?
See our Architecture Models guide for models of Elizabeth Tower and other buildings.