The British Sundial Society
The British Sundial Society takes an interest in all aspects of telling the time by the sun. The history, the art, the science and the making of sundials.
Members receive a quarterly publication with articles on all aspects of sundials. We have conferences and meetings round the UK which give a chance to meet other enthusiasts and explore this endlessly fascinating subject. Find out more about becoming a member.
Quick Links: Join the BSS - Design Awards 2025 - Conference 2025 - Latitude Finder - UK Sundials - Sundial Equations - Help & Advice
About Us / Join Us
Information about the history and purpose of the society, who's who, and how to join.
Information for members, including details of the latest conference and meetings.
BSS Design Awards 2025
Details of the entries for quinquennial design competition and how to enter.
Winchester 2025 Conference
Details of the conference in April 2025.
Latitude and Longitude finder
Use a map, your device's location or a search to find the latitude, longitude and timezone of anywhere in the world.
Bridol
A comprehensive register of sundials, with pictures, information and location about publicly viewable sundials you can visit across the whole of the UK.
There are over 4,500 sundials listed, which can be searched or viewed on a map.
How Sundials Work
A detailed explanation of how sundials work, how to read a sundial and how to find North for setting up your own sundial.
Making Sundials
Various resources to help with making your own sundials, including several that you can print and assemble, an Armillary Equatorial Dial made from embroidery hoops, and details of how to calculate the correct angles for a sundial, either doing it yourself or using our online Sundial Angle Calculator.
