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Upcoming events at Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.

Yellow Welly Cobble Wobble
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Yellow Welly Cobble Wobble

We’re delighted to announce the return of the famous Yellow Welly Cobble Wobble: a challenging off-road run taking in the epic scenery and infamous hills of the Clovelly Estate – all to raise funds for Clovelly RNLI. You will cover around 12 miles of North Devon terrain, enjoying special access to the Estate and a chance to see areas that are normally closed off to the public. From gentle undulations through plantations and meandering woodland trails to challenging climbs and technical descents, the course promises an experience you’ll never forget. You will run through carpets of bluebells in the ancient woodland of Brownsham Woods, reaching dizzying elevations before negotiating the challenging pebbles at Mouth Mill Beach. You will climb from the high cliffs of the North Devon coastline to the clear waters of Clovelly Harbour, with stunning views of Lundy and Exmoor in the distance, before the calf-killing final challenge: a sprint finish up through the famous cobbled street. The run has won many fans locally thanks to a winning combination of beautiful scenery, ocean views, exclusive estate access, and some fun surprises. Entry is just £30, although we’d love it if runners took the opportunity to get sponsored on behalf of Clovelly RNLI. All funds raised go to support our vital work saving lives at sea.

Sun 3 May09:30Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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Clovelly Lectures - Sir Jeremy Hunt
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Clovelly Lectures - Sir Jeremy Hunt

‘Can we be great again? Why a dangerous world needs Britain’ Please join us for what promises to be another informative and thoughtful evening with special guest speaker Sir Jeremy Hunt MP PC. Biography Sir Jeremy Hunt is a son of an Admiral of the Royal Navy. He studied PPE at Magdalen Oxford and was President of the Oxford Conservatives. He has over a decade of experience working in government most recently as: Chancellor of the Exchequer; Foreign Secretary during the first Trump presidency; Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media & Sport; Secretary of State for Health & Social Care (the longest serving Health Secretary in the history of the NHS); and in 2025 Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer succeeded by Mel Stride. Sir Jeremy has also got a background as an entrepreneur. He has written books on health. Recently on foreign affairs with his new book ‘Can we be great again? Why a dangerous world needs Britain’. Chairman: Lord Swire KCMG PC Director: The Hon. Mrs Rous Please email and visit www.clovellylecture.com for more information.

Sat 16 May18:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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Seaweed Festival
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Seaweed Festival

Prepare to be amazed by the incredible world of seaweed! The annual Seaweed Festival celebrates seaweed’s delicious flavours, vibrant colours, and remarkable health benefits. Packed with minerals, fibre, and an excellent natural alternative to salt, seaweed is a nutritional powerhouse in all its varied textures, shapes, and sizes. Stroll along the Quay to discover mouth-watering seaweed dishes and browse stalls offering a wide range of seaweed products. Enjoy all the festival’s entertainment and activities with standard admission – a perfect day out to explore, taste, and learn about the wonders of seaweed. Music and entertainment Amanita Grove Jacob Terry Acoustic Littleham Howlers Rhia Murgatroyd! to view the Seaweed Festival.

Sun 24 MayClovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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The Pickwick Papers - Open Air Theatre
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The Pickwick Papers - Open Air Theatre

Open air theatre returns to Clovelly in 2026! Rain or Shine Theatre presents The Pickwick Papers Follow the adventures of Samuel Pickwick and his three companions as they travel through South East England getting into mischief and embarrassing scrapes! This Dickens tale is a hilarious and light-hearted story which will be a great start to the open air theatre performances at Clovelly Court Gardens. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Rain or Shine Theatre? “Rain or shine is a Gloucester based professional theatre company which specialises in outdoor ‘Pop-up theatre’ summer tours of classical theatre to castles, stately homes and gardens throughout the UK. We have performed classic comedy productions of works by Shakespeare, Sheridan, Goldsmith, Wilde and Vanbrugh to tens of thousands of happy theatre goers. Our indoor winter season features original adaptions of classics transformed into Morecombe and Wise style comedies; always fast, furious and funny, touring small theatres and village halls.” Keep up to date by following our Facebook event! Book your tickets here!

Fri 19 Jun19:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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The Return of the Native - Open Air Theatre
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The Return of the Native - Open Air Theatre

Hotbuckle Productions presents The Return of the Native, adapted from the novel by Thomas Hardy This story is set on desolate Edgon Health in Wessex, and follows the marriage between Clym Yeobright and Eustacia Vye. Eustacia’s desire to escape Egdon Health results in tragedy after a romance between her and her former lover is reignited. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Hotbuckle Productions? “Back in 2006, HotBuckle was formed by Adrian Preater and Gemma Aston, and since then, they haven’t looked back! The started of with the original production of Adrian’s “Get Writing with Rosie” which was an educated play about creative writing. They also toured with a number of other original works, Namely Joshua and Ballad of a Bird. Adrian started adapting novels – beginning with Great Expectations. Since then Adrian and his team have toured all over the UK with lots of amazing actors and actresses. ​HotBuckle has gone from strength to strength and after moving from their home in Surrey to a Shropshire base in 2013, they have continued to tour and create quality theatre.” Book your tickets here!

Sat 11 Jul18:30Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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Comedy of Errors - Open Air Theatre
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Comedy of Errors - Open Air Theatre

The second of the four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! Festival Players present Comedy of Errors Shakespeare’s tale of identical twins separated at birth but end up in the same city is a joyful story of adventure, mistaken identity and family reunions. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Festival Players? “The Festival Players Theatre Company is now well established as a professional company delivering the best in open-air Shakespeare.  It continues to grow in reputation internationally.  2014 saw a change to the Festival Players set up; the company now tours as an all-male rep company staging two shows featuring the same team of performers. The Festival Players’ patron is Dame Judi Dench, and the company is committed to presenting the very best in touring theatre, providing an accessible and fun filled enjoyable evening for all types of audiences.” Keep up to date by following our Facebook event! Book your tickets here!

Sat 11 Jul19:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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The (Almost) Complete History of Britain - Open Air Theatre
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The (Almost) Complete History of Britain - Open Air Theatre

The third of our four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! The Pantaloons present The (Almost) Complete History of Britain This satirical show hilariously condenses British history, highlighting quirky figures and absurdities in a silly summary of key historical events such as Norman conquests and the Spanish Armada! This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are The Pantaloons? “The Pantaloons draw from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions, from commedia dell’arte and pantomime to stand-up comedy and silent movies, to bring what we consider to be a vital sense of “play” back to classical performance. We aim to recapture an aspect of Shakespeare’s drama which the modern naturalistic theatre has lost: the riotous energy of the clown. Hamlet tells us that the clowns in Shakespeare’s day spoke “more than is set down for them”, and we have found that tapping into this rich vein of anarchic humour can have a strangely moving and uplifting effect. Crucially, it also reminds us that we are all simply participants in a game of make-believe. In our theatre, your imagination is just as important as ours.

Fri 24 Jul19:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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Widdershins - Open Air Theatre
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Widdershins - Open Air Theatre

David Mynne presents Widdershins by Carl Grose Welcome to Widdershins: a long-forgotten village buried deep in a dark, wild corner of Cornwall. Here, Bob Droll (local raconteur, folklore enthusiast and village-hall caretaker) will take you on a tour of a place where mystery lurks about every corner. You won’t believe the shocking tales of poor “Pity Me” Jose; or of Cryer Bledstone, the Sea Captain afraid of death! And then there’s the ghost of Treacle Straight bus stop… But beware. The deeper Bob leads you into his forest of far-fetched fables, the more lost you might get. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who is David Mynne? “A ‘veteran Cornish actor’ and a founder member of the internationally acclaimed Kneehigh Theatre. David tours with one-man shows based on great novels, where character driven narratives and physical theatre meet spoken word, wit and, sometimes, downright daftness! Adapted and created in collaboration with award winning director Simon Harvey.” Book your tickets here!

Sat 15 Aug18:30Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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Sword In The Stone - Open Air Theatre
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Sword In The Stone - Open Air Theatre

The final of our four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! Cambridge Touring Productions present Sword In The Stone A legendary story of a magical sword embedded in a stone claiming that only the true king could pull it from the stone. After the King of Britain dies leaving no heir, great knights fight for power as the mysterious sword in the stone appears. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Cambridge Touring Productions? “For over 25 years we have been writing, performing and producing family friendly shows. Including such classics as Wind in the Willows, Alice In Wonderland and Robin Hood, accessible Shakespeare and contemporary drama. There will be something for your whole family to enjoy this summer.” Keep up to date by following our Facebook event! Book your tickets here!

Fri 21 Aug16:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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Herring Festival
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Herring Festival

Clovelly Herring Festival always falls in November, so 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. 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. 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. On the quay, there will be a variety of delicious herring specialities along with natural fibre, local food and craft stalls. Throughout the day there will be live music, free kids face-painting, and children’s activities. Music and Entertainment To be announced! Stallholders Flaxland – exhibitions and demonstrations – an opportunity to discover how the flax plant is used to make a vast range of goods. They will also be running their net-making competition! More to be announced!

Sun 15 NovClovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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RNLI Christmas Light Switch On
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RNLI Christmas Light Switch On

Celebrate the festive season with the enchanting tradition of our RNLI’s Christmas Lights switch on. The village comes alive with holiday spirit as a local brass band leads a joyful procession down to the harbour, accompanied by the singing of festive carols. At the harbour and Lifeboat Station, you’ll find delicious treats, and Christmas grog, along with other refreshments to keep you warm and merry. Keep an eye out for a special visit from Father Christmas himself. The festivities continue with a heartwarming carol service, after which the village and harbour are illuminated in a breathtaking display of Christmas lights—a truly unforgettable sight! For a perfect end to the evening, enjoy a bite to eat or a cosy drink at the Snug or at the New Inn. All proceeds go to support the lifesaving work of Clovelly RNLI. Any questions please

Sun 6 Dec16:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
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