North Devon & Exmoor

Visitor Centre - Clovelly Village

It is here that visitors start their unique experience of the private Clovelly estate. Modelled on a traditional Devon long barn, the award-winning Visitor Centre houses a cafe and souvenir shops so that the village remains uncommercialised.

To make the most of your visit, start with the audio visual film (20 mins) which tells the fascinating story of Clovelly and features interviews with current residents.

Visitors keep telling us that seeing the audio-visual film at the Visitor Centre added hugely to their enjoyment of Clovelly.

There is an entrance fee payable to the village that covers not only admission to the audio-visual programme, two museums and Clovelly Court Gardens, but also your parking. A substantial part of the fee contributes to the ongoing maintenance programme at Clovelly which, by ensuring that slate is replaced with slate, and oak with oak, the village retains its original charm and magic.

Prices


Adult: £6.50
Child: £4.00 (7-16), under 7s free
Family: £17.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

- Under 7s go free

Opening details

Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open all year except for Christmas day. Summer opening times from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Clovelly Visitor Centre

Tel: 01237 431 781
www.clovelly.co.uk
Clovelly Village

Clovelly, North Devon, EX39 5TA

www.clovelly.co.uk

See location on Google maps.

Map reference: SS 310251 Lat: 51.00092 Long: -4.40964


Clovelly is just off the A39, 10 miles west of Bideford. Exit the M5 at J27.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 20 miles (32.2 kms) from Barnstaple station

Shops, two museums, A/V film showing the history of the village, craft workshops, Clovelly Court Gardens, two pretty inns offering snacks, cream teas, lunch and dinner. Partial access for wheelchair users

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system
  • Visual alarm system

More about Visitor Centre - Clovelly Village

It is here that visitors start their unique experience of the private Clovelly estate. Modelled on a traditional Devon long barn, the award-winning Visitor Centre houses a cafe and souvenir shops so that the village remains uncommercialised.

To make the most of your visit, start with the audio visual film (20 mins) which tells the fascinating story of Clovelly and features interviews with current residents.

Visitors keep telling us that seeing the audio-visual film at the Visitor Centre added hugely to their enjoyment of Clovelly.

There is an entrance fee payable to the village that covers not only admission to the audio-visual programme and two museums but also your parking. A substantial part of the fee contributes to the ongoing maintenance programme at Clovelly which, by ensuring that slate is replaced with slate, and oak with oak, the village retains its original charm and magic.

Admission charges for 2010 from 1st April until 31st March 2011:

Adult: £5.95
Child: £3.75 (7-16)
Family: £15.90 (2 adults, 2 children)

- Under 7s go free

Accessible by Public Transport : 20 miles from Barnstaple station

Shops, two museums, A/V film showing the history of the village, craft workshops, two pretty inns offering snacks, cream teas, lunch and dinner. Partial access for wheelchair users