Clovelly Herring Festival

Clovelly fisherman

Type: Festival

From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing. This popular festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring, the Silver Darlings of the sea.

There'll be herring specialities, beer and cider, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment, local stalls and the N. Devon A.O.N.B. will provide event-themed, free craft activities.
Mike Smylie will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition and smoke his delicious kippers and bloaters. There will also be net making, flax processing and a curragh on show provided by 'Flaxland', plus local stalls.

Contact Details

Clovelly Harbour
Clovelly
North Devon
EX39 5TA

Tel: +44 (0)1237 431781

Opening Times

18/11/2012