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

April 2024 Conference – click here for information and booking

About Us / Join Us


Information about the history and purpose of the society, who’s who, and how to join.

All about Sundials


A detailed explanation of how sundials work, and the BSS Glossary, which defines all the terms you are likely to meet when reading about sundials. This also has a section containing all the equations you would need to create your own horizontal, vertical, polar and analemmatic sundials.

Bridol


A comprehensive register of sundials, with pictures, information and location about publicly viewable sundials you can visit across the whole of the UK.

Member’s Area


Information for members, including details of the latest conference and meetings.

Making Sundials

Various resources to help with making your own sundials, including the BSS sundial available for all UK latitudes which you can print and mount on 6mm MDF to give an accurate and informative dial for your location.There is also an educational dial to print and cut out which shows the relationship between horizontal, vertical and equatorial dials.

Photo Gallery


Winners of the 2023 photo competition