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Clovelly Herring Festival always falls in November. It’s the time of year when our historic village celebrates the coming of the great “Silver Darlings”, better known as Herring. We celebrate and promote this tasty, nutritious fish whilst supporting sustainable fishing.

The Maritime historian and writer, Mike Smylie, attends with his “Kipperland” exhibition, which is devoted to the history of all things herring. Mike also turns the herring into delicate-tasting kippers and bloaters in his smokehouse for sale.

Flaxland will provide their exhibitions and demonstrations.  An opportunity to discover how the flax plant is used to make a vast range of goods.

On the quay, kitchens serve a variety of delicious herring specialities along with beer, gin and cider tastings, local food and craft stalls. Throughout the day there will be live music, street entertainers, face-painting, art workshop, an exhibition of Clovelly herring fishing, tasters & recipes, and children’s activities.

Herring, an oily fish, whether fresh or smoked, is an excellent source of some great health benefits, such as low mercury and high protein content.  Herring contains many key nutrients, such as Omega-3 fatty acids (apparently giving good effects on brain, eyes, heart and muscle function) and other nutritional benefits with so many vitamins, including Selenium, etc.

Standard admission charges include all entertainment.

The Clovelly Herring Festival features in lots of publications and TV programmes  and is one of the best five autumn food festivals

Get into the festive spirit and see the Clovelly Court Gardens like never before. Explore our historic gardens after dark as twinkling lights and seasonal cheer fills the air at the Clovelly Court Gardens Christmas Illuminations!

After the success of the first year of Illuminations in 2024, they are back for 2025! Experience the magic of Christmas in the Clovelly Court Gardens Christmas Illuminations with magical lights throughout the gardens, a great selection of drinks (including mulled wine!) and hot food to keep you warm. We will have live music – to be announced soon!

There are 4 dates to choose from:

• Friday 12th December
• Saturday 13th December
• Friday 19th December
• Saturday 20th December