The Fine Foundation Centre run by Beer Village Heritage is situated on the left at the bottom of Sea Hill, Beer.

Boat Trips operate from Beer on 'Sambe' Tel: 01297 21955 or 07989 631321 and on 'Lillie May' Tel: 01297 23455 or 07779 040491 and from Branscombe Beach on 'Branscombe Pearl 11 Tel: 01297 680369 or 07971 519163.
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Beer is a Gateway Town to the Jurassic Coast.

Nestling in a small valley, lies the delightful, 'picture postcard', fishing village of Beer.

Once famous for smuggling, the harbour is a natural cove, a suntrap sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds, with a shingle beach nestling below the white chalk cliffs.

The Fine Foundation Centre run by Beer Village Heritage tells the stories of the village of Beer and its place along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It aims to celebrate the life of the village both in the past and the present, and to explore its potential impact on the future.

The history of the village revolves around the Quarry caves, which have been worked by hand since Roman times.  Work in the caves stopped 90 years ago leaving great caverns, which are now open to the public and offer a fascinating insight into the different eras and aspects of life in Beer. 

The main street has interesting galleries, cafes, antique shops and guesthouses and is framed by a brook flowing gently down either side.  The Marine House is well worth a visit.  It is bursting with arts and crafts and you have the opportunity to watch a potter working and then purchase some Beer pottery in the shop afterwards. 

Above the village is Pecorama, a must for railway enthusiasts, but with something for all the family.  A ride on the Beer Heights Light Railway, a miniature steam railway, offers beautiful views over Beer and neighbouring Lyme Regis.  The Peco Millennium Garden features an exhilarating mix of traditional and innovative features, with scented walkways and themed gardens.  There is also an aviary, fish and ducks in the 'Deepwater Lake', children's shows at the 'Top Spot' theatre, plus an Assault Course with climbing frames and cable slide. 

Getting There

By Foot: Accessible via the South West Coast Path which runs along the entire length of the Jurassic Coast.

By Bus: The CoastlinX53 service goes to Beer. Find out more about the Jurassic Coast Bus Service or contact Traveline on tel: 0870 6082608 or visit Traveline for further information.

By Road: From Exeter take the A3052 towards Lyme Regis. At Hangman's Stone take the B3174 into Beer.

From the A303 take the A358 through Chard and Axminster down to Boswell Cross. Go straight onto the B3172 through Seaton and onto Beer

From the East come along the A35 on to the A3052 towards Lyme Regis and left onto the B3172 through Seaton and onto Beer

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