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Archie - Clarks Village's Canine Executive Officer 2025-2026
Posing for a free pet pawtrait at Pawsome Pooch
Chilling at Clarks Village
CEO Archie testing out the latest brands at Clarks Village
Former Clarks Village Canine Executive Officer Dudley
Clarks Village Central Square Gardens
Bailey the whippet shopping at Clarks Village
Enjoy a dog-friendly day out at Clarks Village
Wide paved walkways at the outdoor outlet
Relax in Clarks Village's landscaped gardens
Clarks Village shopping outlet is dog friendly
Plenty of dining options from restaurants and cafes to grab and go outlets
Most of Clarks Village's brands welcome dogs inside their stores
Clarks Village shopping outlet
(349 reviews)
Clarks Village, dog-friendly outlet shopping in the heart of Somerset.
Bring your dog with you for a day out at Clarks Village; expect outdoor shopping, wide paved walkways, stunning landscaped gardens, water bowls and a warm welcome throughout the outlet and in most of our brands and perhaps even paw-shake from dog team member Archie, our Canine Executive Officer!
We're so dog friendly, we've held DogFriendly's award for the most dog-friendly shopping centre in the UK for TWO years running!
PLUS our pawpular dog-celebratory weekend Pawsome Pooch is BACK for 2026: Held on 12th and 13th September at Clarks Village.
Clarks Village was the UK’s very first purpose-built outlet, paving the way for a new era of shopping when it opened in 1993. Over three decades, the outlet has gone from strength to strength and now has more than 90 brands offering exclusive discounts of up to 60% off RRP from a stellar collection of designer brands and high street favourites.
Dog lovers will be delighted to hear that WE LOVE DOGS! Clarks Village is an outdoor outlet with wide, paved walkways, stunning landscaped gardens, and shady spots, making it an ideal location to bring your furry friend for a day out.
As well as being able to enjoy the fresh air, dogs are also welcome inside most of our brands. And while you can enjoy an al fresco snack or lunch in our gardens, you and your well-behaved dog are also welcome to dine at selected cafes and restaurants.
We love dogs so much, we even hold our own celebratory Pawsome Pooch event and have our very own Canine Executive Officer. The current CEO is Archie, the golden miniature dachshund who won the coveted title in a public vote after entering our pet pawtrait competition at 2025’s Pawsome Pooch.
The annual event which will be held this year on 12th and 13th September offers free pet pampering, trick displays, have-a-go agility and trick sessions, pet sketches, doggy pick ‘n’ mix and more – for all of our guests and their four-legged companions.
We also offer a complimentary photo shoot with a professional pet photographer gifting everyone a gorgeous free digital photo of their pup and the chance to be crowned Clarks Village’s Canine Executive Officer.
The 10 top dogs are shortlisted for the Pawsome Pooch competition with the public voting on Clarks Village’s social media channels for their favourite to be crowned the winner. Last year, Archie stormed into the lead and took the reign from Dudley the Hungarian Vizsla who won our last Pawsome Pooch event and has become a much-loved friend around the outlet.
Archie’s role includes all things dog-related at Clarks Village from checking water bowls to being the dog ambassador at the outlet’s events. You may even bump into him when you visit to meet him yourself.
Dog-friendly features at Clarks Village:
• Dog water bowls throughout the outlet.
• Wide paved walkways offering fresh air and plenty of space.
• Lush green landscaped gardens to relax, explore and take a break with plenty of shady spots.
• Clarks Village’s annual Pawsome Pooch dog event (12th and 13th September, 2026)
• A friendly welcome from the Clarks Village team – and possibly even from Archie, the Canine Executive Officer.
• Complimentary dog poo bags and treats available from Guest Services or from our lovely team around the outlet
•Snap a selfie with your furry friend at one of our puppy selfie stations. Tag us on our socials @ClarksVillageUK so we can share the puppy love!
Dog friendly brands at Clarks Village:*
Asics, Bedeck, BOSS, Calvin Klein, Castore, Chapelle, Clarks, Crew Clothing, Crocs, Denby, Dune London, FatFace, Hackett, Hallmark, Hobbs, Holland & Barrett, Hotel Chocolat, Jack Wills, Jack Wolfskin, Joules, Lakeland Leather, Le Creuset, Levi’s, Menkind, Mint Velvet, Molton Brown, Moss, Mountain Warehouse, Murmur, Osprey London, Phase Eight, ProCook, Pro-Direct, Radley, Raging Bull, Rituals, Saltrock, Samsonite, Scamp & Dude, Skechers, Suit Direct, Sunglass Hut, Superdry, Sweaty Betty, Tefal, TEMPUR, The Body Shop, The Cosmetics Company Store, The Gift Company, The North Face, The Perfume Shop, The Works, Timberland, TOG24, Tommy Hilfiger, Trespass, Vans, Vodafone, Weird Fish, White Stuff, Yankee Candle.
Dog-friendly eateries at Clarks Village:*
•Inside and outside: Bills, Caffe Nero, Costa Coffee, The Cornish Bakery.
• Outside: Pret A Manger, Prezzo, Slim Chickens, Wagamama.
And don't forget our fabulous range of grab and go outlets located throughout Clarks Village.
* List correct July 2026. Please check with individual brands during your visit.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your dog to Clarks Village!
(349 reviews)
Sophie Norma, August 2026
Can't think of a better day out for all the family and our dog!
Liz Davies, August 2026
Great shops and the most dog friendly shopping I’ve ever known
Michelle Joy, August 2026
Its an amazing retail space with so many dog friendly spaces, lots of shade, water stations and so many people bring their dogs too! The annual CEO dog competition is wonderful too. The team are friendly.
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Listing Updated: 24/07/2026
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