Visiting Clovelly
Clovelly is a beautiful, picturesque fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history. It was once owned by the Queen of England!
Book TicketsBook a stay in Clovelly
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
Tickets & Opening Hours
Admission Charges
1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027
| Adult | £10.90 |
| Child (Aged 7 – 16) | £6.25 |
| Young Child (Under 7) | Free |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children) | £27.00 |
| Adult (Annual pass) | £35.00 |
| Family (Annual pass) | £85.00 |
The standard admission charge includes a free return visit within 7 days. Please show your ticket at the Visitor Centre reception.
Dogs on leads welcome.
What is included in your ticket?
There are many things included in your entrance fee, it allows you to visit all public parts of the village as well as helping towards the conservation and preservation of the village to maintain the heritage, and our tree-planting initiatives. Your ticket includes:
- Parking
- Entry to the Village
- An audio-visual experience
- Entry to Clovelly Court Gardens
- Entry to the Fisherman’s Cottage & Kingsley Museum
- General facilities
- Great access to stunning picnic spots and walks around the Estate and local area
- A contribution towards the care of the Clovelly Donkeys
- A contribution towards our tree-planting and conservation initiatives
Opening Hours
Clovelly is open all year except Christmas Day.
- 1 January – 2 April: 10:00am to 4:00pm
- 3 April – 22 May: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- 23 May – 31 August: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- 1 September – 23 October: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- 24 October – 1 November: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- 2 November – 31 December*: 10:00am – 4:00pm**
*We are closed on Christmas Day.
**Closing times in this period may vary.
Winter Opening Hours
During winter months, Clovelly Estate Company staff advise visitors that the independently operated businesses situated in Clovelly are open at the discretion of each shop owner.
Our visitors often tell us that the added peace and tranquillity of visiting Clovelly during off-peak times affords a more intimate look at life in Clovelly and its community who live in this unique fishing village.
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