Visiting Clovelly
Clovelly is a beautiful, picturesque fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history. It was once owned by the Queen of England!
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The Red Lion Hotel is an 18th Century 4-star Inn that stands on the quay alongside Clovelly’s ancient harbour in North Devon. Each of its 17 beautifully decorated rooms boast a sea view.
To wake up to the sights and sounds of Clovelly’s ancient fishing harbour and the sounds of the sea at the Red Lion Hotel is a unique and unforgettable experience.
The Red Lion
Clovelly Court Gardens
Clovelly Court Gardens are a must see whilst visiting the famous village. Plants thrive in this sheltered sunny corner of North Devon, which has the added benefit of the warmth the Gulf Stream brings.
You’ll find neat, carefully tended gardens and beautifully restored Victorian greenhouses within its old walls. The incredible variety of fruits & vegetables grown here supply the Red Lion Hotel. You can even take some home with you!
Clovelly Court Gardens
Clovelly activities & shops
Check out our shops, galleries and museums. Try your hand at our arts & crafts workshops, charter a boat for a fishing trip or take a stroll along the beautiful cliffs, beaches and through the village. The choice is yours in Clovelly!
Things To Do
History of Clovelly
Originally the estate was owned by William the Conqueror, King of England, gifted to his wife and then had many royal associations until 1242 when first acquired by the Giffard family. Until the middle of the 19th century Clovelly was unknown to the outside world. It was partly as a result of Charles Kingsley’s ‘Westward Ho!’, set in and around the village, that visitors began to come.
History of Clovelly
Check out our incredible programme for the Seaweed Festival
Sunday 29th of May
Talks
- Family foraging LIMITED SPACES!
JOIN Vix from the Family Foraging Kitchen for a 2hr seaweed walk, talk, and cookery demonstration along the beautiful Clovelly Coastline on Sunday 29th May Starting at 1pm.
Pre Booking Required through our booking office £10 per Person (Plus Standard Admission prices apply) or this link.
Vix Hill-Ryder is an expert wild food educator with years of experience celebrating and teaching the wonders of coastal foraging across Cornwall. With a particular passion for seaweed, Vix is dedicated to promoting their place in the kitchen, as well as helping others to understand their ecological importance and the essential methodology of sustainable harvesting.
Take a 2-hour guided walk with expert forager, Vix Hill-Ryder, across the stunning shoreline of Clovelly Beach. Learn the all about the Cornish coast’s edible seaweeds, including their flavours, nutritional information, and how to begin identifying and harvesting your own. Once you’ve finished examining and foraging the shore, you’ll get to join a cookery demonstration and tasting session, showcasing how to cook the wild ingredients you’ve picked!
We recommend bringing a notepad and/or camera along with you to help record and, later, recall the wild foods your encounter.
- Adam Reeve – Hair and Gel Seaweed Talk
Music
- The O’ Marleys – Irish Band
- Fifers Ruse – 5 Man Band
- Roseanna Ball – Folk Musician
- Shiver Me Timbers – Shanty Crew
Food Stalls
- North Devon Hog Roast
- Plantneesh
- Pizza @ Red Lion Clovelly
Artisan Craft & Makers
- Shore And Silver – Eco Silver Jewellery
- Latitude 50 Landscapes – Planet Friendly Cards & Gifts
- Clovelly Soaps – Natural Soap and Skincare
- Atlantic Spirit – Local Handcrafted Gin
- Crackington Cider – Local Crafted Cider
Children’s Activities
- Claires Face Painting
- Arts and Crafts – Arty Crafts 4 Wellbeing – They provide craft activities for children which we fit to the theme of the event and are usually paper or recycled materials based.
- FlotSam The fools – Stilt Walkers
Charity for the event in Aid of: North Devon Hospice
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