Barbour factory outlet store reopens after lockdown - here's everything you need to know

The popular Barbour factory store on the Bede Trading Estate has reopened, with customers now able to take advantage of the latest discount offers on its famous jackets, clothing and accessories.

Like other non-essential retail businesses, the much-loved shop has been closed for months during the latest coronavirus lockdown, but now fans of the South Shields brand will be pleased to know the outlet is open from 9.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. Sunday opening hours are from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Staff at the factory outlet confirmed that coronavirus safety measures remain in place as before, with customers required to wear masks and sanitise hands on arrival before following a one way system around the store.

For almost a hundred years, South Shields brand Barbour has been making its traditional wax jackets in its South Tyneside HQ, as well as rewaxing and repairing jackets to give a new lease of life to old favourites.

The brand has been in the North East for 126 years, with founder John Barbour opening his first store in Market Place, South Shields, in 1894 selling oilskins to sailors, fishermen and mariners to protect them from the worst of the North Sea weather.

This is worth knowing before you make the trip:

Where is the Barbour factory?

The Barbour factory outlet store is based at Monks Way on the Bede Trading Estate in Jarrow. The postcode for directions is NE32 3HL.

Can I get there on the Metro?

Yes, the factory is just a two minute walk away from Bede metro station.

If I drive, is there parking?

Yes, there is free parking available at the store’s car park.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday, opening hours are from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

Sunday opening from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

What Covid measures are in place?

Customers must wear a mask and on entry will be asked to sanitise their hands.

A one way system is in operation throughout the shop.

What does it sell?

The shop sells men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories as well as a range for dogs.

Collections include; International Sport, Beacon, Coastal, and Alexa Chung.

Does it have disabled access?

The store is wheelchair accessible.

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