Sundials for the UK Garden

A wonderful garden ornament Sundials, are also fascinating for both adults and kids alike.

They are a great educational tool for children, can be a really attractive addition to the garden, have been around for centuries and work simply by using shadows.

Now you can buy a range of sundials suited to the garden and some even wall mounted, custom made or off the shelf they are an interesting addition to the garden of courtyard.

History of Sundials

Buying a sundial for the garden.

Sundial types including wall mounted sundials are available for sale in the UK online and have been a feature in gardens around the world for centuries. A Sundial has both a decorative and functional purpose. A well placed sundial adds interest and a focal point to the garden. With sundials available for sale in many styles it is worth considering placing a sundial somewhere in the garden or courtyard.

How Sundials Work
Sundial work using mathematical principles to have the sun cast a shadow on different parts of the sundial at different times of the day.

Types of sundials

Horizontal sundials are probably the most common. This type of sundial is usually mounted on a pedestal but often set into the ground itself.

Vertical or 'declining sundials'. These wall mounted sundials were set onto the walls of churches and other south facing public buildings

Human sundials (Analamatic sundials) with these the time markers (stones) are set into the round, a person stands on a point that changes each month and this is great way to teach children about time, the movement of the earth and all of that science stuff?Ķ every school should have on.

Equatorial Dials were based on the armillary sphere, much more complex than other sundial s Equatorial Dials certainly create a sculptural effect and make a great talking point as well as an historical reference.