6:52am
The alarm goes off in pitch black
Every bit of you says it's still the middle of the night.
Images are illustrations. Light colour may vary.
Hate getting up in the dark?
4.5 from 20 reviewsWinter mornings, without the dread.
Sunrise alarm clock + daylight lamp · £89 · free UK delivery · 60 nights to try it
- Wake to light, not a shock
- Bright light at breakfast
- No app, no Wi-Fi
- 60 nights to try it
- Tracked delivery. Your tracking link comes by email.
- A real person answers every email.
Everything it does
The Sunrise Clock
- Sunrise light. The linen front glows warmer and brighter before your alarm, so light wakes you first.
- 2 alarms, 7 gentle sounds. Weekdays and weekends, or one each. The long snooze bar on top is easy to find in the dark.
- 30 sleep sounds with a timer. They switch themselves off once you've dozed off.
- Colour night light. A soft glow for 3am trips, without the big light.
- A display you can dim. Turn the wheel on the side and the clock face goes right down at night.
- Keeps its settings in a power cut with 2 AAA batteries (not included).
- No app, no Wi-Fi, no subscription. Everything's on the clock, so your phone can charge downstairs.
- USB-C power with a UK plug in the box. UKCA and CE marked.
The Daylight Lamp
- Bright, even daylight-style light from a slim panel for the kitchen table or a desk.
- Not just for mornings. Just as useful at 4pm, when it's dark again before the working day ends.
What's in the box
- The Morrow Sunrise Clock (two clocks in Family Mornings)
- The Morrow Daylight Lamp (Winter Light Kit and Family Mornings)
- UK plug and USB-C cables, ready to go
- Your "First 14 Mornings" plan, by email with your order
Back-up batteries for the clock (2 AAA) aren't included.
Is it right for me?
Made for you if you hate being jolted awake, you live on the snooze button from November, or you're doing the school run before the sun is up.
Not for you if you sleep through everything. The sound is gentle on purpose: light first, sound second. 7 of our first 20 reviewers wanted more or louder sound options, so if you need a really loud alarm, keep your phone as a back-up.
Delivery, returns and the 60-night trial
- Free tracked UK delivery on every set.
- 60 nights to try it, from the day it arrives. Still fighting the alarm by night 60? We send a free returns label and refund you in full.
- On top of your 14-day legal right to cancel.
- A real person answers every email at hello@morrowglow.co.uk.
The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October. By late December the average UK sunrise is about 8:15am.
Winter Light Kit
£89 · 60 nights to try it
Sound familiar?
Every winter, the same mornings.
7:08am
Lying there, scrolling
Phone glare in a black room, waiting to feel human before you can face the stairs.
7:20am
Third time shouting up the stairs
Nobody's had breakfast, everyone's grumpy, and you hate being the nag.
Sunday 9pm
Dreading Monday's alarm
Not because of the week ahead. Because of how dark it will be.
In June
Sun up before 5am. You're often awake before the alarm.
In December
Sun up around 8:15am. Three snoozes and still in the dark.
Same you. Different light.
Nothing has gone wrong with you. In winter the sun just isn't up when you are, and getting up in the dark is hard for anyone. Morrow brings the morning light to you, at the time you set.
Bring back the lightWhat's actually missing
Winter takes away the dawn.
In June the sun is up before 5am. Light builds through the curtains for hours before the alarm, and getting up feels natural.
By late December the average UK sunrise is about 8:15am, long after most alarms. We call it the missing dawn. The Winter Light Kit puts it back.
8:15amAverage UK sunrise in late December
3:50pmAverage UK sunset in late December. Dark again before most of us leave work
6:30 warm glow7:00 alarm
Reviews
What people are saying
4.5 out of 5 · 20 reviews
Our first 20 reviews are from friends and family who bought one before launch. We'll publish every customer review too, good or bad. How we handle reviews
Absolute game changer for me. Used to wake up feeling like I’d been hit by a bus. Now the light builds up and I just open my eyes properly instead of panicking. Nothing I’d change really.
Who it's for: Parents, shift workers, anyone who wants a calmer start. Not necessary if you jump out of bed every morning.
Sophie L, Leeds · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Mornings were pure chaos with kids and a loud phone. This has calmed things down a bit – light wakes me first so I’m less grumpy. Sound options could be better though.
Who it's for: Parents or anyone who hates being jolted awake. Not for people who sleep through everything.
Sarah J, Stockport · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
I used to lie there scrolling for ages after the alarm went off. With this the light does the job and I’m up before the sound most days. Only thing is it takes a bit of getting used to the gradual light – first few mornings I still felt surprised.
Who it's for: Anyone who’s tired of harsh alarms. Not great if your partner hates any light at all.
Ellie M, Brighton · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Before this I was pure snooze button chaos. Alarm goes off, I hate the world for 20 minutes, then stumble about like a zombie. Now the light comes up slowly and I actually feel half human by the time I get up. Only thing is the highest brightness is a bit much for me, so I keep it lower.
Who it's for: Anyone who hates being jolted awake. Not great if you share a bed with someone who likes it pitch black till the last second.
Jess T, Nottingham · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Properly changed my mornings. Used to feel stressed the second I woke up. Now it’s gradual and I actually open my eyes without wanting to throw the phone. Nothing I’d change.
Who it's for: Anyone who’s tired of harsh alarms. Not necessary if you already wake up easily.
Hannah B, Oxford · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
It does work – light wakes me up nicer than the phone ever did. But the sound is a bit weak for me and I still sometimes need a second alarm. Also wish the brightness went a bit higher.
Who it's for: People who are light sleepers. Not the best if you need something really forceful to get you out of bed.
Rachel S, Liverpool · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Winter mornings used to properly ruin me. Dark room, loud phone, instant stress. This thing just gently wakes you up with the light and I don’t feel as rough anymore. Honestly can’t think of anything I don’t like about it.
Who it's for: People who struggle in the darker months. Probably not needed if you’re already up at 6 without an alarm.
Mark D, York · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
Used to hit snooze about four times every morning and still feel knackered. Now the light does most of the work and I’m properly awake by the time the sound starts. The sound choices are a bit limited though – would love more options.
Who it's for: Good for light sleepers and people who hate abrupt alarms. Not ideal if you need something really loud.
Amira K, Birmingham · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Mornings were just me fighting my phone every day. Now it feels more natural, like the room is slowly waking up with me. Big difference. Only tiny complaint is the base is a bit heavy when you want to move it.
Who it's for: Anyone who’s not a morning person. Less useful if you travel a lot.
Chris P, Bristol · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
Before: chaotic, loud alarm, bad mood for the first hour. Now: light comes up, I feel less foggy, and the day starts better. Only small thing is I’d prefer a few more sound options.
Who it's for: People who hate their current alarm. Not for people who need maximum volume to get up.
Dan R, Manchester · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
Properly soft start to the day now. Used to feel stressed the second I woke up. Now it’s gradual and I feel better in the mornings. No real complaints.
Who it's for: Good for most people who struggle with mornings. Probably overkill if you’re already an early bird.
Tom H, Edinburgh · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
Winter used to be awful. Dark room, horrible alarm, whole morning ruined. This has made a massive difference – I wake up properly and don’t feel as drained. Love it.
Who it's for: Anyone who struggles with seasonal darkness. Not needed if you live somewhere sunny and already wake up easily.
Ben W, Newcastle · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
Used to dread getting up. Now the light comes on slowly and by the time the sound starts I’m already sitting up. Feels much kinder on the system. Only small thing is the lamp function is nice but I don’t use it every night.
Who it's for: People who want a gentler morning. Not ideal if you need pure darkness.
Katie F, Sheffield · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Honestly one of the better things I’ve bought recently. Used to feel like the alarm was attacking me. Now it’s gradual and I feel more human when I get up. No issues really.
Who it's for: Anyone who’s not a natural morning person. Less useful if you’re already sorted with mornings.
Alex T, Glasgow · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
It works well for the light part. I wake up calmer than before. The only thing that bothers me is the base takes up a bit of space on a small bedside table.
Who it's for: Good for people who want a softer start. Not the best if space is really tight.
Priya N, London · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
Before this I was just existing on snooze and coffee. Now the light does the heavy lifting and I feel less like a zombie. Small thing – I wish the sound was a bit more customisable.
Who it's for: People who hate their phone alarm. Not for heavy sleepers who need maximum volume.
Liam O, Cardiff · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
It does what it says. Light builds up nicely and I feel more awake than I used to. Only criticism is the base is heavier than I expected.
Who it's for: Good for most people who struggle with mornings. Not ideal if you move it around a lot.
Mike C, Cambridge · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Winter mornings were the worst. Dark, cold, loud alarm. This has made them feel a lot more doable. I wake up properly now instead of fighting it. Only tiny thing is I’d like a few more sound options.
Who it's for: People who struggle in the darker months. Not needed if you’re already an early riser.
Zoe A, Bath · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
The light part is really good and I do wake up nicer. But the sound is a bit quiet for me and I still end up using my phone as backup some days. Also a bit pricey for what it is.
Who it's for: Light sleepers who want something gentle. Not the best if you need something loud and forceful.
James K, Reading · Winter Light Kit · 4 Oct 2026
Honestly just works. Used to feel dreadful in the mornings. Now the light comes up and I feel more human. Simple as that. No real complaints.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants a calmer start to the day. Not necessary if you already bounce out of bed.
Lucy R, Norwich · Sunrise Clock · 4 Oct 2026
How it works
The Two-Light Morning
One light wakes you up. The other gives you bright light once you're up.
Light 1
The Morrow Sunrise Clock
In the bedroom
- Light builds gradually before your alarm, from a warm glow to bright morning light
- Wake to light first, then one of 7 gentle alarm sounds
- 30 sleep sounds and a soft night light for bedtime
Light 2
The Morrow Daylight Lamp
At the breakfast table
- Bright, daylight-style white light
- Switch it on while you have breakfast
- Slim enough for the kitchen table or a desk
What the clock does
One clock, every part of the night.
It wakes you with light, winds you down at bedtime and stays out of the way in between.
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Before the alarm
Light builds slowly, from a faint glow to warm morning light. -
Bedtime
Sunset setting: a low glow that fades as you drift off. -
Small hours
A soft night light, just enough to see by. -
All night
Dim the display right down, so it never glares.
Product images are illustrations. Light colour may vary.
What the lamp does
Bright daylight-white light, before the sun is up.
Indoor lighting is typically around 500 lux. A bright day outside is around 25,000. On dark winter mornings the Daylight Lamp puts bright, even, daylight-white light right where you sit.
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Breakfast
Bright light at the table while it's still dark outside. -
Press C
Choose the tone, from warm white to cool daylight white. -
Press B
Set the brightness to suit the room. -
4pm
Slim enough for the desk when it's dark by four. Press T and it switches itself off.
Light levels: Blume, Garbazza and Spitschan, Somnologie, 2019. A lifestyle lamp, not a medical device. Product images are illustrations; light colour may vary.
Why buy from Morrow
You've never heard of us. Here's why that's fine.
We're a small UK shop that does one thing: winter mornings. So here's what you get from us.
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Two lights, one price
The sunrise clock for the bedroom and the daylight lamp for breakfast, together for £89. Most sunrise clocks are sold on their own; with ours, the light carries on downstairs.
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60 nights, not 30
Most sunrise clocks give you 30 to 45 days to decide. You get 60 nights from delivery, long enough to try it on proper December mornings, not just October ones. Not for you? We send a free returns label and refund you in full.
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Nothing to download
No app, no Wi-Fi, no subscription, no updates. You set it on the clock once, and your phone can charge downstairs.
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Made for the usual complaints
Common gripes with sunrise clocks include a display that glares at night and buttons you can't find in the dark. Ours has a dimmer wheel for the display, a long snooze bar on top, and it keeps its settings in a power cut (with 2 AAA batteries, not included).
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A real person, in Manchester
Morrow is a small UK business. Email us and a person replies, usually within one working day.
Morrow is run by me, from Manchester. Every email comes to a real person. If anything isn't right with your order, tell me and I'll sort it.Alex, Morrow, Manchester
Side by side
Why not just use your phone?
Because a phone wakes you with noise in the dark. Here's how the options really compare.
| Feature | Morrow Kit |
Phone alarm |
Big-brand clock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your room lights up before the alarm | Yes | No | Yes |
| Daylight lamp for breakfast in the box | Yes | No | No |
| Sleep sounds and a night light | Yes | Via apps | Some models |
| Phone can stay out of the bedroom | Yes | No | Yes |
| No app, Wi-Fi or subscription needed | Yes | – | Varies |
| 60-night home trial, free returns | Yes | – | Varies |
| Price | £89 for both lights | Free, but you wake in the dark | £40 to £150, clock only |
Big-brand prices: from Lumie Sunrise Alarm £39.99 (Amazon UK) to Hatch Restore 3 £149.99 (Amazon UK), checked 11 October 2026. Features vary by model.
6:58am, school day
For parents
Stop being their alarm clock.
If you're shouting up the stairs three times every school morning, you're not alone. Teenagers' body clocks naturally run later than ours, so 7am really does feel like the middle of the night to them. It's biology, not laziness.
Put a Sunrise Clock in their room. The light comes up before their alarm, so the first thing that wakes them is a bright room, not you.
- Light before the alarm, so they wake to a bright room
- No app needed, so the phone can charge downstairs overnight
- Night light and sleep sounds to help them wind down
- Just as good for school, college or uni
Family Mornings
The Winter Light Kit for you, plus a Sunrise Clock for their room.
£129Save £19
Choose Family Mornings
Teen body clocks: National Academies of Sciences, Sleep Needs, Patterns and Difficulties of Adolescents, 2000.
Thinking of someone?
For the one who's always up first.
The mum doing the school run in the dark. The partner on early shifts. The friend who's dreaded winter mornings for years. It's a present they'll use every single morning until spring.
- Put their address at checkout and it goes straight to them
- Ask and we'll email you a gift receipt with no prices on it
- Not for them? The free returns label and full refund still apply
Try it for 60 nights
A new morning routine takes a few weeks to settle in, not a few days. So use it on proper December mornings, not just October ones. If you're still fighting the alarm by night 60, email us and we'll send a free returns label and a full refund. This is on top of your 14-day legal right to cancel.
Alex, Morrow, Manchester
What it won't do
It won't make the sun rise earlier, and it won't fix a late night. It isn't a medical device and doesn't treat any condition. It just means you stop waking up in the dark.
Questions
Before you order
Will the sunrise clock wake my partner?
The light reaches their side of the bed too, so if your partner sleeps later, put the clock on your side, turn the brightness down, or use sound only.
Is it easy to set up?
Yes. We chose a clock with simple controls, because fiddly buttons are a common complaint about sunrise alarms. Plug it in, set the time and your alarm, and the light does the rest. Your "First 14 Mornings" plan (we email it with your order) walks you through the first fortnight, and if you get stuck, email us and a real person will help.
Is the alarm loud enough for a heavy sleeper?
Honestly, it's gentle on purpose: light first, then a soft sound. Several of our first reviewers say they're up before the sound starts. But if you sleep through everything, keep your phone alarm as a back-up for the first week. 7 of our first 20 reviewers said they'd like more or louder sound options, and we'd rather tell you now.
Does it need an app or Wi-Fi?
No. Everything is set on the clock itself, with no app, no Wi-Fi and no subscription. That means your phone can charge in another room overnight.
How do I use the daylight lamp?
Switch it on while you have breakfast or sit at your desk. You don't need to look at it. Carry on with breakfast, reading or your phone.
Is it safe for my eyes?
If you have an eye condition, or take medication that makes you sensitive to light, check with your GP or optician before using a bright light.
Is this a medical device?
No. Morrow products are for everyday comfort and routine. They aren't intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. If you're worried about low mood, please speak to your GP.
How does the 60-night trial work?
Use your kit at home for up to 60 nights from delivery. If it doesn't make your mornings easier, contact us and we'll send you a free returns label and a full refund. This is on top of your 14-day legal right to cancel.
When will it arrive?
Delivery is free and tracked, and you'll get your tracking link by email as soon as your order is on its way.
Can I send it as a gift?
Yes. Put their address in the delivery details at checkout and it goes straight to them. Getting one for the kids too? Family Mornings adds a second Sunrise Clock for their room, for less than buying it separately. We can also email you a gift receipt with no prices on it: just ask.
Before the darkest mornings
Don't spend this winter waking up in the dark.
From November to February the sun rises after 7am on about 120 mornings (UK average). Wait until January and you'll already have had about 60 of them in the dark. Start this winter in the light instead. You get 60 nights to decide.
£89with free UK delivery
Launch price until 30 November. £109 from 1 December.
Get my Winter Light Kit- 1Pick your set. Delivery is free and tracked.
- 2We email you the tracking link as soon as it's on its way.
- 3Plug it in and set your alarm. It takes a few minutes.
- 4Live with it for 60 nights. Not for you? Free returns and a full refund.
The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October.