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Beer Quarry Caves

Tours of 2000-year old man-made caves

Cretaceous Chalk Cliffs, Beer Devon.

History is carved in stone at Beer Quarry Caves. This vast complex of underground tunnels and caverns were first worked in Roman times – you can still see the marks made by 2000-year old tools on the walls.

Since then the caves have been quarried for their chalk limestone, which has been used in buildings including Exeter Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London.

In the 18th century smuggles loved them, using them as somewhere to store contraband spirits.

Tours

Entertaining guided tours last just over an hour. Temperatures in the caves tend to keep to around 7–9º, so even if it’s hot outside bring something warm.

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Quarry Lane, Beer. EX12 3AT

22 miles south east of Exeter

Hours Mar–Sep hourly tours from 10.30am–3.30pm. Full & latest hours

Admission Adult £10; Child £8; Family £30

+44 1297 680 282

beerquarrycaves.co.uk

East Devon Coast Sights

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Dartmoor, North & East Devon (3 Days)

Surf, cathedrals, castles, & caves – 123 miles

Text © Belinda Dixon

Image by Sludge G