Towns & cities · South West England
Beer
Beer — village and civil parish in Devon, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Beer is located in East Devon, with the postcode EX12. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Beer is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,280 people. Address: EX12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, UK". Coordinates: 50.6980°, -3.0930°.
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Summary from the official site
Beer is a picturesque village located on the Jurassic Coast, known for its stunning natural scenery. Visitors can explore the coastal path and enjoy the beautiful views of Lyme Bay.
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Protected designations
- 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.
From the Wikipedia article
Beer is a seaside village and civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England. The village faces Lyme Bay and is a little over 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the town of Seaton. It is situated on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and its picturesque cliffs, including Beer Head, form part of the South West Coast Path. At the 2021 Census, the parish had a population of 1,283.
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Background
History
Beer is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it was located within Colyton hundred and had 28 households. Its name is not derived from the drink, but from the Old English word bearu, meaning "grove" and referring to the original forestation that surrounded the village. It is a coastal village that grew up around a smugglers' cove and caves which were once used to store contraband goods. These are now part of the attraction of the village. Beer is home to a cave complex, the Beer Quarry Caves, resulting from the quarrying of Beer stone. This stone has been prized since Roman times, because of its workability for carving and for its gentle yellow colour on exposure to air.…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6980, -3.0930
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Beer
- Postcode
- EX12
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Population
- 1,280
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.beer-devon.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q682112 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beer, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beach at Beer, Devon.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Seafood Platter
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
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Cemetery Chapel
Chapels · 0.1 km
Beer Roads
Beaches · 0.3 km
Beer Heights Light Railway
Miniature railways · 0.6 km
Beer YHA
Campsites · 0.7 km
Art Gallery Phone Box
Galleries · 0.7 km
YHA Beer
Hostels · 0.7 km
Beer Head Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
East Devon Way
Military museums · 1.0 km
Seaton, Devon
Museums · 1.3 km
Seaton Labyrinth
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Beer is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 1,280. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,280
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Beer
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Beer →
📷 5Museums · South West England
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Axe Valley Heritage Museum — museum in Seaton, England, UK.
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Cemetery Chapel
Cemetery Chapel — chapel in Beer, East Devon, England, UK.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
Seaton Bay
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Seaton Beach
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📷 3Miniature railways · South West England
Beer Heights Light Railway
Beer Heights Light Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Seaton Labyrinth
Seaton Labyrinth — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Beer Quarry Caves
Beer Quarry Caves — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Honeyditches
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Battery (remains of)
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Bovey House
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📷 3Galleries · South West England
Art Gallery Phone Box
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📷 3Galleries · South West England
Grandpa's Gallery
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Museums · South West England
Seaton, Devon
Seaton () is a seaside town, fishing harbour and civil parish in East Devon on the south coast of England, between Axmouth (to the east) and Beer (to the west). It faces onto Lyme Bay and is on the Ju
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Manor Farm Caravan Site
Manor Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Beer Head Caravan Park
Beer Head Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Leacroft Touring Park
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Cliff Castle And St Elmo
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Nearby
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Seafood Platter
The Seafood Platter — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Cemetery Chapel
Cemetery Chapel — chapel in Beer, East Devon, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Miniature railways · South West England
Beer Heights Light Railway
Beer Heights Light Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Beer
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Beer Head Caravan Park
Beer Head Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Manor Farm Caravan Site
Manor Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Axe Vale Caravan Park
Axe Vale Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Combe View Farm
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Seafood Platter
The Seafood Platter — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
1-10 Delapole Court (Former Pole Arms Hotel)
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Old Bakery
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Anchor Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beer?
- Beer is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12), in the parish of Beer.
- What is Beer?
- Beer — village and civil parish in Devon, UK.
- How do I get to Beer?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12.
- Is Beer a protected site?
- Yes — Beer is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beer free to visit?
- Yes, Beer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beer?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12.