Situated in a dry area of the Somerset Levels, the village of Street is found two miles along the A39 Bath Road, South West of Glastonbury at the edge of the Polden Hills. The origins of Street go back to Celtic times, when the settlement was known as Lantokay, meaning the Sacred Enclosure of the Saint Kea, a Celtic saint who had dealings with King Arthur. Some have attempted to link him with Sir Kay of Arthurian Legend. The Roman causeway Fosse Way from Glastonbury was rebuilt in the 12th century, giving Street its name (from the Latin 'strata' meaning paved road). The growth and prosperity of Street is mostly due to the Clarks the shoe and bootmakers. Part of a Quaker family, Cyrus Clark began a business making sheepskin rugs. He was later joined by his brother James, who first introduced woollen slippers, then boots and shoes. Ironically, the Clark children were often seen barefoot, rumour has it that this was due to advice from Clarks shoe experts! C&J Clark still has its headquarters at Street and is arguably the best known shoe brand in Britain. Visitors to Street can shop at the Clarks Village outlet shopping centre, featuring over 90 diverse stores.
Attraction
Care Home
Classes
Dance - South West School Of Dance
Yoga - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Cottage
Estate Agent
Black Horse Agencies - Alder King
Ian Jeanes Estate Agents
Paul Knight
Websters Estate Agents Ltd
West & Thomas
Inn
Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Elms Inn
Royal Oak
Street Inn
Two Brewers
School
Self-Catering
British Naturopathic Association
Taxi
Abbey Taxi Group
Andrews Taxis
Sports Clubs
Heron Martial Arts (Martial Arts)
Street Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Oaklands Nursery
Whittard of Chelsea
Mountain Warehouse
Thorntons
The Street Gallery
Plackitt Gallery
Professional Cookware
Clarks Village Factory Shopping
Specsavers
Fat Face
Crabtree and Evelyn
White Stuff
Places to Stay near Street
Wessex Hotel (0.26 miles)
We welcome you to the Wessex, a modern hotel that nestles in the heart of historic and beautiful Somerset, in the Ancient Kingdom of Wessex. We boast two AA star ... More
Travelodge Glastonbury (1.04 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Belle-Vue (1.34 miles)
Magdalene House (1.39 miles)
Stay in our spacious family run period home, which is Grade II listed and once formed part of the St. Louis Convent which has many historical connections ... More | visit website
The Market House Inn (1.48 miles)
George & Pilgrims (1.58 miles)
The George & Pilgrim Hotel is situated in the beautiful town of Glastonbury. Founded in the early 15th century, the hotel has welcomed people for over 500 years. The oldest purpose built Inn within the Southwest, ... More | visit website
Daisy Centres Retreat (1.60 miles)
Shambhala Healing Retreat (1.61 miles)
Shambhala Retreat on the Tor with magnificent views of the Vale of Avalon. This is a sacred site from Ancient Times, steeped in legend. The focus is a beautiful star of hundreds of clear crystal points that ... More | visit website
Haydn House (1.61 miles)
Double Gate (3.66 miles)
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