Natural landmarks · South West England
Beer Quarry Caves
In or near Beer.
Beer Quarry Caves — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Beer Quarry Caves is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Beer Quarry Caves is a historic site featuring a vast network of man-made caverns that date back 2,000 years. Visitors can explore the intricate underground tunnels and learn about the quarrying of Beer Stone, which was used in the construction of several famous buildings. Guided tours provide insight into the history and methods of stone extraction.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Beer Quarry and Caves SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beer Quarry Caves are located in South-West England. These extensive limestone caves were historically used for quarrying beer stone, a type of building stone. The site is notable for its geological formations and historical significance in the local industry.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6988, -3.1134
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Beer
- Postcode
- EX12 3AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01297 680 282
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–3:30pm; closed 1 Nov 2023–Easter 2026
- Official site
- www.beerquarrycaves.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2461570540 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beer Quarry Caves?
- Beer Quarry Caves is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 3AS), in the parish of Beer.
- What is Beer Quarry Caves?
- Beer Quarry Caves — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beer Quarry Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 3AS.
- Is Beer Quarry Caves a protected site?
- Yes — Beer Quarry Caves is part of the Beer Quarry and Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Beer Quarry Caves free to visit?
- Yes, Beer Quarry Caves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beer Quarry Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 3AS.