Clarks Village picked up the award during a ceremony at The Kennel Club HQ, in London

Clarks Village crowned most dog-friendly shopping centre in the country

Paul JonesNovember 26, 20240 Comment0

CLARKS Village has been named the most dog-friendly shopping centre in the country.

The Somerset shopping outlet, in Street, picked up the coveted title at the DogFriendly Awards 2024, which recognise and reward dog-friendly places and pet businesses that go the extra mile for the UK’s 12.5m dogs and their owners.

After being shortlisted for the gong, Clarks Village earned a top rating of ‘five-paws’ from members of the public, before being presented with the Dog-Friendly Shopping Centre Award during a glittering ceremony at the Kennel Club Head Office, in London.

The destination recently hit the headlines after selecting its very own dog team member; canine executive officer (CEO), Dudley.

The three-legged Hungarian Vizsla won a canine-casting competition to find the top dog at the outlet’s 2024 dog-friendly 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.

Dogs are welcome at Clarks Village, in Street, Somerset

After being one of 10 dogs to be shortlisted for the final, Dudley stormed into the lead in the public vote on Clarks Village’s social channels to be crowned the winner and taking the CEO title.

And after the award win Dudley’s owner, Kareen Higgins, said: “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.”

Chris Davis, centre director at Clarks Village, added: “We’re incredibly proud to have won the UK’s Dog-Friendly Shopping Centre Award, recognising everything we do to make dogs welcome.

“It’s even more special that the award was voted for by the public.

“We’d like to thank guests for their support and know they’ll continue to enjoy visiting Clarks Village with their dogs as much as we enjoy having them.”