Beaminster is a Town in the county of Dorset.
The Dorset town of Beaminster is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of the West Dorset Downs. It is renowned for its picturesque streets and honey-coloured limestone buildings, as well as its outstanding views across the countryside.
Beaminster is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th century Church of St Mary, which is one of the largest churches in Dorset. The town also has a number of museums, including the Museum of Rural Life and the Beaminster Town Museum.
If you are looking for a place to stay in Beaminster, there is a wide range of accommodation available, from camping and caravan sites to bed and breakfasts and hotels. There are also a number of self- situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of the West Dorset Downs. It is renowned for its picturesque streets and honey-coloured limestone buildings, as well as its outstanding views across the countryside.
Beaminster postcode: DT8 3
There are great places to visit near Beaminster including some great towns, waterfalls, villages, historic buildings, historic monuments, ancient sites, hills, castles, ruins and airports.
Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Weymouth, Bridport, Beaminster, Wareham, and Blandford Forum are great places to visit near Beaminster if you like towns.
There are a several good waterfalls in the area around Beaminster like Jericho Weir.
There are a number of villages near Beaminster including Uplyme, Bincombe, Symondsbury, and Abbotsbury.
The Cobb is a great place to visit close to Beaminster if you like historic buildings.
There are a number of historic monuments near to Beaminster including King's Statue (King George III Statue).
Don't miss Eggardon Hill, Hambledon Hill, Badbury Rings, Kingston Russell Stone Circle, The Nine Stones, and Maiden Castle's ancient sites if visiting the area around Beaminster.
Eggardon Hill is one of Beaminster's best, nearby hills to visit in Beaminster.
There are a several good castles in the area around Beaminster like Corfe Castle.
Places near Beaminster feature a number of interesting ruins including Corfe Castle.
There are a several good airports in the area around Beaminster like Bournemouth Airport.
Beaminster History
There are some historic monuments around Beaminster:
Places to see near Beaminster
History of Beaminster
No railway line came through Beaminster and as a result the town declined relative to other local towns such as Bridport and Dorchester.
