Celebrate Christmas at Shoemakers Museum - included in your general admission tickets!
Step into Christmas at Shoemakers Museum from 1st to 24th December 2026, with an Elf Trail, festive crafts, storytelling, Christmas songs and special visits from Santa to enjoy alongside your Museum adventure.
- Dates: 1st - 24th December 2026
- Included with Admission: Christmas at Shoemakers activities are included with Museum entry, with Museum pass holders also able to enjoy the festive programme for free
- Shoemakers Elf Trail: Follow the daily Elf Trail through the Museum galleries and see what the mischievous Christmas elves are getting up to
- Festive Crafting: On Saturdays throughout December, families can get creative with Christmas activities inspired by Shoemakers traditions, stories and craftsmanship
- Meet Santa: On 5th and 19th December, look out for Santa exploring the Museum with his elves, with no queues or timed Santa slots required
- Interactive Storytelling: On 5th and 19th December, enjoy The Shoemaker and the Elves brought to life through festive storytelling
- Christmas Songs: Join festive sing-along sessions on 5th and 19th December for an extra helping of Christmas cheer
Discover the fascinating story behind Britain's shoemaking heritage
Step into a world of craftsmanship, creativity and innovation at Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset. Through immersive galleries, fascinating objects and inspiring personal stories, you'll uncover how generations of shoemakers helped shape communities, businesses and fashion trends across Britain.
- Discover the history of shoemaking through engaging and interactive exhibitions
- Learn about the skilled craftspeople behind some of Britain's best-known footwear brands
- Explore historic tools, machinery, footwear and archive material
- Experience galleries that bring shoe manufacture and design to life
- Enjoy a family-friendly museum suitable for visitors of all ages
- Relax with refreshments at the on-site Shoemakers Café
Located in the historic Somerset town of Street, the museum celebrates the area's rich shoemaking heritage while exploring the wider story of footwear design, manufacturing and innovation.
Explore the people, products and stories that shaped the footwear industry
From traditional handcrafting techniques to modern manufacturing methods, Shoemakers Museum reveals how the footwear industry evolved over time and the impact it had on local communities.
Journey through thoughtfully designed galleries packed with historic artefacts, personal stories and interactive displays that help bring the industry's history to life.
Visitors can discover how shoes are designed and made, learn about the lives of factory workers and innovators, and gain a deeper understanding of an industry that influenced fashion and everyday life around the world.
Whether you're interested in social history, design, innovation or local heritage, Shoemakers Museum offers a unique and engaging museum experience for visitors of all ages. Book your tickets today and explore the story beneath your feet.