Clarks Village (including Shoe Museum)
Overview
The birthplace of Clarks shoes. This outlet shopping centre has bargains galore, and more shoe shops than you can shake a stick at!
Visit the Clarks Village website
The Clark family started their shoe business in Street in 1825. Visit the Shoe Museum in the village to find out about them and to view a 1500-strong, century-spanning shoe collection. A smashing way to spend an hour or two and it's free to boot!
Visit the Shoe Museum website
What makes it special
- Spend a day in the Clarks Village outlet shops
- See the history of Shoe Making in the Museum
Opening Times (outlet centre)
Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 19:00 (Thursday to 20:00)
Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Opening Times (Shoe Museum)
Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:45
Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday & Bank Holidays - closed
Price
free entry
Hostels nearby
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