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The Wick Community Centre

Tymperleys Museum (free admission) is part of a bigger 15th-century timber-framed house and was opened as a museum in 1987, principally to display the Bernard Mason Collection of Colchester Clocks and watches.  


The visitor steps back in time visiting this fifteen century timber-framed house once home of William Gilberd, scientist and physician to Queen Elizabeth I.  This beautiful museum is home to the largest collection of Colchester clocks in Britain. Enjoy the medieval-style garden and unique atmosphere of one of Colchester’s most fascinating buildings.  It is popular with town centre workers who use it as a lunch-time spot to have their picnic lunch and is also popular with visitors generally in the town who come across this little oasis of calm in the town centre. This museum does tend to attract the retired market and also those with a particular interest in Horology.


This museum is open seasonally - April to October which is different to the other sites across the service which are open all year round.  

The Wick Community Association is a Registered Charity (no 1066693) and is run by a Committee of volunteer members who are all residents of the Wick.

There are a wide range of groups that use the centre from pre-school classes to drama to karate which are run all week long. The centre also has special events that include karaoke and racing nights which are available to non-members and members alike.

The Community Centre was built in 1997 and is located next to Tesco Express at Silva Island Way, on the Wick. The Centre aims to provide social, educational and leisure interest opportunities for the residents of the Wick.

The facilities are available for private hire.

Please check their website for up to date information on group times and availability.

Membership Fee	Renewal	New
Joint (max 2 adults)	£13.00	£16.50
Individual	£7.00	£9.00
Concessions	£5.00	£6.00

There is no charge for children.