Modelled on a traditional Devon long barn, the award-winning Visitor Centre houses a cafeteria and a number of shops selling quality souvenirs, books and delicious Clovelly fudge.
Shops Alongside The Visitor Centre
Clovelly R.N.L.I Shop
Buy RNLI gifts and souvenirs from our Clovelly Shop and help save lives at sea.
Visit the shop and pick up the perfect gift or souvenir! Homewares, clothing, tasty treats, toys, greeting cards and much much more.
It is run by volunteers and all profits help save lives at sea.
Clovelly Home and Holiday
To make the most of your North Devon holiday, make sure you call in at ‘Clovelly Home and Holiday’ alongside the Visitor Centre. This popular shop is packed with essential holiday and gift items for the whole family. There’s a range of attractive outdoor clothing and hats, and for the beach you can browse wet suits, sandals, surf shoes, sunglasses, and suntan cream. For your home there are CDs, and a gallery of colourful pictures and wall art. And you’ll find the delicious fudge, toffee and sweets on offer hard to resist!
For more information telephone 01237 431053.
Clovelly Silk Shop
Browse a range of gorgeous silks and dreamy accessories along with a selection of textiles from around the world. The shop was featured on ‘Kirstie and Phil’s Perfect Christmas’, broadcast on Channel 4.
This family-run business specialises in classic English textile design. Ann Jarvis, former head of the design studio at Liberty of London Prints, has a background steeped in classic design. Her husband, Bill, whom she met at art college, oversees the technical side of the silk-screen printing process, and her daughter Ellie joined the business after studying textile design at Central Saint Martins.
Rex Whistler’s Clovelly Toile de Jouy
Celebrated artist, illustrator and muralist Rex Whistler (1905-1944), was a frequent visitor to Clovelly Court and was commissioned by Christine Hamlyn to develop his sketches into a textile design in a beautiful Toile de Jouy style. You can buy this beautiful fabric exclusively from the Clovelly Silk Shop.
‘Downalong’
This charming textile design takes its name from the steep, traffic-free, cobbled street in Clovelly.
The street is traditionally called ‘Down-a-long’ when you walk down it, and ‘Up-a-long’ when you walk up it!
Courses
Create your own stunning devoré silk scarf. Courses can be booked by individuals and groups. You can also purchase a course voucher as a unique gift for friends and family.
For further information tel: 01237 431033.
Clovelly Pottery
Clovelly Pottery was first established in 1992 by the acclaimed potter, Clive Pearson. He is a skilful thrower with over thirty-five years of experience, training originally as a teacher at Bishop Otter College, Chichester, before starting a pottery in Welcombe, then Hartland.
All Clive’s pots are produced next to his home at Clovelly, and are hand stamped and dated.
On larger pieces Clive often scribes the weather conditions at the time of throwing.
Also at Clovelly Pottery, resident potter, Caroline Curtis, produces hand-thrown, slip-decorated earthenware pots in beautiful designs and colours. There is also a range of pottery from other local Devon and Cornish artists.
The workshop is open to visitors who may for a small fee make their own pot under supervision during the high season.
Do visit the pottery before you descend the cobbled street, as they are happy to look after any purchases until your return. If you use via the Landrover service, please ask the driver to drop you off at the ‘white railings’. It is only a short walk from there to the Pottery and then to the Visitor Centre car park.
The pottery is open most of the year, but during the summer months will usually open Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5.30pm, and Sundays 11.00am to 5.00pm. Winter hours will vary, so please phone to check times if making a special journey.
Tel: 01237 431042.
The Donkey Shop
The Donkey Shop offers you a select range of quality giftware, much of it handcrafted in Clovelly. Browse our donkey-related souvenirs; vintage china candle holders, cake plate stands, and tea pots; rag wreaths; trees; pomanders; picture frames and other items of home décor; and tweed handbags, hats and caps.
You can collect your purchases at the Visitor Centre reception or have them posted to your home address.
General Stores
Don’t forget to visit Clovelly’s village shop, which is halfway down the cobbled street past the New Inn. It stocks a wide range of goods, including postcards, foods, confectionery, cold drinks, locally made ice cream, traditional Devon pasties and a superb selection of shells and other souvenirs. Exclusive to the General Stores is the popular ‘I Risked’ Clovelly tea towel.
The Gallery
Welcome to The Gallery! We are situated half-way down the cobbles in Clovelly. We sell a wide range of stunning local artwork inspired by our beautiful surroundings and have a selection of locally made, hand-crafted soap and scented pieces along with beautiful goodies for the home. Come and say hello!
Quay Shops
The Quay Shop
The Red Lion Hotel’s arched cellars were once used to store grain and coal. Now they house a small shop serving locally-made pasties and other food and drink. It’s ideal if you are looking for a quick take-away snack to enjoy on the quay while you savour the bustle of the harbour.
Please note that the opening times are seasonal, so do check with the Visitor Centre. Tel: 01237 431781.
