 The paved walkway and village setting with shops on either side | |
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| Location | Street, Somerset, England |
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| Opening date | 14 August 1993 |
| Owner | Landsec |
| No. of stores and services | 93 |
| Website | clarksvillage |
Clarks Village is an outlet shopping village in Street, Somerset, England. It was established in 1993 on the site of old C&J Clark factory buildings.
In the 19th century Cyrus Clark started a business in sheepskin rugs, later joined by his brother James, who introduced the production of woollen slippers, and later, boots and shoes.[1] However, shoes are no longer manufactured there.
Clarks Village opened on 14 August 1993 and gained over two million visitors in its first year.[2][3] It grew to include over 90 high street and designer retailers, as well as a number of coffee shops, restaurants and fast food chains.[4] The site is owned and managed by Land Securities Group Plc. Each year the range of shops and brands available changes.[5][6] Many family events take place during the year with activities and school holiday activities.[7] Clarks Village selects a charity of the year to support and Somerset Rural Youth Project was its chosen charity for 2016.[8]
