Clovelly Herring Festival

Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing. This popular festival is held in support of sustainable fishing and to celebrate the herring, the 'Silver Darlings' of the sea. There'll be delicious herring specialities, cookery demonstrations, live shanty singers, street entertainment, photo exhibition, local food and craft stalls and National Trust event-themed craft activities. Mike Smylie, maritime historian, will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition and smoke his delicious kippers and bloaters. There'll also be net making, flax processing and a curragh on show provided by 'Flaxland'.

Check out www.boatstories.co.uk/fishing-for-clovelly-herring.html to take a look at a video on Clovelly herring fishing.

Please see www.clovelly.co.uk for details.