Normal entry charges to Clovelly apply, except for Christmas Lights where a small parking fee is charged after 2 p.m.
2010 charges: Adult £5.95, Child £3.75, Family (2A, 2C): £15.90.
Clovelly is a privately owned village. Part of the admission fee contributes to the maintenance of the village to preserve its timeless charm and magic.
Events, dates and content may be subject to change, so please visit www.clovelly.co.uk for latest details or phone the Visitor Centre on 01237 431781.
Lifeboat Weekend, Saturday 31 July - Sunday 1 August, held in aid of the R.N.L.I
Keeping Clovelly's lifeboat on alert for emergencies round the clock takes effort and dedication. Held in aid of the RNLI, Clovelly's Lifeboat Weekend is a popular celebration of the lifeboat and her crew.
To get the fun going on Saturday there's a sponsored swim to Bucks Mills and back. Sunday is packed with entertainments, including a hilarious race of men dressed as women, a tug-of-war and, of course, the ever popular slave auction in which young local men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for a day. And there are stalls galore.
Clovelly Gig Regatta, Saturday 7 August
In the West Country we are proud of our long tradition of racing pilot gigs. The sport's popularity is hardly surprising - gig racing today is exciting, strenuous and often downright dangerous, with the crews reaching speeds of 9 knots in fast-flowing tidal waters. So come along and cheer on the rowers. It will be an exhilirating day's racing.
Great Tour Sunday 29 August
At approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, 29th August you could be lucky enough to witness a host of intrepid cyclists rattling down the cobbles of Clovelly.
The inaugural Great Tour ride is one of the UK's greatest challenges - a circumnavigation of Britain's coastline by bicycle, starting from Seaton, Devon, on 3rd July. The riders are drawn from the worlds of sport, celebrity, charity, politics, science and the arts. For 64 days they will never lose sight of the sea during their epic 6,600 km pedal in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity and the National Grocers Benevolent Fund, “Caravan”.
The fifth of the last remaining six stages from Selworthy, North Somerset to Clovelly, North Devon, will be one of the most arduous: 56 miles, with two valleys to negotiate on Exmoor. Subject to weather, the most resolute of the cyclists will finish this leg of the journey with an off-road cycle along Clovelly’s Hobby Drive followed by a bone-shaking ride down the cobbles to the harbour, where they will be welcomed by Clovelly’s owner, The Hon. John Rous.
After camping overnight at Clovelly, they set off on their next leg to Padstow the following morning at about 9 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join in this colourful and inspirational sporting celebration of the British coastline. For further details, please see www.thegreattour.org
Lobster & Crab Feast, Sunday 5 September, in support of The National Lobster Hatchery
This popular event pays tribute to Clovelly's famous lobster and crabs.
There's always a fun party atmosphere, so come along and enjoy a day of live folk music and theatre. And will you be able to resist the charms of the lobster hypnotist? There will be local craft and food stalls, a quay kitchen with cookery demonstrations, wine and beer tasting, and no shortage of entertainments for the children. And it's in aid of the National Lobster Hatchery at Padstow. So don't miss it!
Clovelly Herring Festival, Sunday 21 November
In the 18th century, a hundred boats fished for the 'silver darlings' (herring) out of Clovelly. This Herring Festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring.
Mike Smylie will be there with his popular 'Kipperland' exhibition, smoking delicious kippers and bloaters. Simon and Ann Cooper will be bringing along their curragh, making nets, and demonstrating flax processing and knitting.In addition, Jim MacCool, founder of National Poetry Month, will be performing his show of infectious verse and toe-tapping Celtic rhythms. Enjoy herring specialities, local cider and wine, shanty singing, a walk-about theatre and masses of stalls.
Christmas Lights, Sunday 5 December, in aid of the RNLI.
(Procession starts at about 4 p.m. from the Visitor Centre. Entry free after 2 p.m. with small parking charge)
Christmas is a magical time at Clovelly, so don't miss this fund-raising event and the switching on of the village Christmas lights. A brass band leads the procession down to the harbour. There's mulled wine, a barbecue, rousing carols, and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit. At 5 p.m. the switch is thrown and the entire village and harbour are lit up - it's a fantastic sight. And there are fireworks to finish off what is always a perfect day
New for 2011: Lentsherd Children's Carnival, Sunday 20 February
