Beer Quarry Caves

Image of the cliffs near Beer

Overview

Tour this vast man-made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone.

What makes it special

  • Underground caverns

Open daily at 10.00 am from March until the end of October
Caves are closed during the winter.

Hostels nearby

YHA Beer exterior

YHA Beer

Self-catering kitchen
Free parking on premises
Garden/grounds

Beer Quarry Caves

Seaton, Devon, EX12 3AT

Map references

OS Grid Ref:
SY 21463 89380
Lat/Lng:
50.699614, -3.1131986
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Contact information

Phone:
01297 680 282

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