The 2,000-year-old Beer Quarry Caves will resound with the melodies of traditional English folk songs, during a guided 1-hour musical walking tour, on September 9 from 5pm-6pm.

The men’s choir, run by Devon folk organisation Wren Music, will perform a handful of mining and stone-related songs in the well-lit underground caverns.

The chalk limestone of Beer, formerly exported worldwide, has been used to construct some well-loved famous buildings, including Westminster Abbey, and the cathedrals of Exeter and St Paul’s.

Included in the Programme of the fourth such event, will be the original song Transporting the Stone, telling the story of Beer Quarry Caves:

Choir leader Paul Wilson said they wanted the song to celebrate the special quality of the unique stone and the huge mining effort involved.

Paul also extols the amazing acoustics and magic of the caves:

“… you can hear the harmonies travel to the edge of the caves, it’s like a natural cathedral.”

Tickets, including both entry fee and folk singing tour are £10, Concessions £8;

Admission for under-5s is free.

Bar and barbeque available afterwards from 6pm-9pm.

To book tickets, call the Quarry on 01297 680282

Bring cash to pay on the day.

PLEASE NOTE: Attendees need to wear safety hats, sturdy shoes, and warm clothing.