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.
There are a several good towns in the Beaminster area like Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Weymouth, Bridport, Beaminster, Wareham, and Blandford Forum.
The area close to Beaminster boasts some of the best waterfalls including Jericho Weir.
The area around Beaminster features a number of interesting villages including Uplyme, Bincombe, Symondsbury, and Abbotsbury.
Don't miss The Cobb's historic buildings if visiting the area around Beaminster.
King's Statue (King George III Statue) is one of Beaminster's best, nearby historic monuments to visit in Beaminster.
Eggardon Hill, Hambledon Hill, Badbury Rings, Kingston Russell Stone Circle, The Nine Stones, and Maiden Castle are some of Beaminster best ancient sites to visit near Beaminster.
There are a number of hills near to Beaminster including Eggardon Hill.
There are a several good castles in the area around Beaminster like Corfe Castle.
Ruins to visit near Beaminster include Corfe Castle.
Bournemouth Airport is a great place to visit close to Beaminster if you like airports.
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.
