Clarks Village has been named the most dog-friendly shopping centre in the country
Clarks Village has won the Dog-Friendly Shopping Centre Award at the DogFriendly Awards 2024 following a public vote!
The DogFriendly Awards recognises and reward dog-friendly places and pet businesses that go the extra mile for the UK’s 12.5m dogs and their owners.
Guests, along with their dogs, can enjoy a pooch-perfect day out at Clarks Village thanks to its outdoor spaces with wide paved walkways and lush green landscaped gardens. You'll find plenty of places to stop for a drink or relax in the shade with dog-friendly facilities across the centre.
Take your pooch on a shopping spree with dog-friendly brands including Barbour, Calvin Klein, Rituals, French Connection, Vans and Sweaty Betty.
Well-behaved dogs can join owners for a coffee break or bite to eat in The Cornish Bakery, Caffe Nero, Costa and Bill's which even has its own doggie menu! Pooches can also enjoy a spot of outdoor dining with seating areas at Wagamama, Pret A Manger, Prezzo and Slim Chickens.
At Clarks Village, dogs are part of the family with our very own dog team member; Canine Executive Officer Dudley. The three-legged Hungarian Vizsla was awarded the title at our 2024 Pawsome Pooch event. More than 100 dogs entered the competition, having a free professional pup photo shoot alongside a doggy day out at Clarks Village.
Dudley’s owner Kareen Higgins commented:
“I couldn't be happier that Clarks Village has won the award for most Dog-Friendly Shopping Centre but I’m completely unsurprised, it's so very well deserved. The outlet should stand as the blueprint for how to safely welcome all members of the family, including the four (and three) legged ones. Dudley would like all his furry friends to bring their hoomans along to enjoy the bargains, the great food, the fun and of course the Puppachinos.”
