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A holiday's ideal for bookworming and, sometimes, reading about your destination really enhances the trip. For those of us who can't afford a holiday or are fresh out of leave, brilliant travel writing can be the next best thing. And what about bookshops? Finding a dusty, secondhand emporium or trendy gallery shop can make your day. We know Been there users are a learned lot so tell us about your favourite travel writing or bookshops, wherever they are. Send a tip about your favourite travel book, or favourite bookshop, to Been there by Monday July 14, and the tip we like best will bag a copy of Time Out's 2008 New York city guide, complete with detailed maps, independent reviews and the inside track on local culture.
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    Visit Beer

    Posted by mkadavies 26 June 2007

    A perfect place to spend the day. Enjoy eggs and chips or proper tea at one of the three beach cafes, walk up along the cliffs towards Seaton and beyond.

    Take a boat trip, go mackerel fishing (on a mackerel pleasure trip as the sign used to have it) or buy fresh fish down on the beach. Get drowsy and happy in the cliff top garden of the Anchor Inn.

    Go second hand book shopping in a hidden garage book shop (look for the sign on the pavement near the top of Fore Street), stock up on surf gear at Jimmy Green's or pick up some well-priced art at the Steam Gallery.

    In the summer there's a regatta, but I've always preferred it a little out of high season, when you can enjoy the peace that fills this little town.

    Jimmy Green's Surf 'n' Sail, Lower Fore Street, Beer, EX12 3JH
    Tel: 01297 625125
    Anchor Inn, Beer, Devon, EX12 3ET
    Tel: 01297 20386
    Steam Gallery At Beer, Fore St, Beer, Devon, EX12 3JH
    Tel: 01297 625144

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