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Clovelly RNLI Christmas Lights Switch On

A brass band leads a candlelit procession down Clovelly's famously cobbled, car-free street to the harbour, where carols, Christmas grog, and fireworks over Bideford Bay raise funds for the village RNLI.

6 Dec 2026 · Annual, first Sunday of December
Clovelly, Devon, England
From Β£5 (under 16s free)
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