Area Info for Beaminster (Dorset)

Beaminster, Dorset, UK

Beaminster is a historic market town located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is known for its picturesque setting, historic architecture, and vibrant community.

Geography and Location

The town is situated on the edge of the Dorset Downs, offering scenic views and a rural atmosphere. It lies approximately 10 miles west of Dorchester and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

History

Beaminster has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "the stream where bees gather." It has historically been a centre for agriculture and local trade.

Architecture and Landmarks

The town features a variety of historic buildings, including the Church of St. Mary, which dates back to the 13th century. The town centre retains many traditional cobbled streets and period properties, reflecting its long history.

Economy and Local Industry

Traditionally, Beaminster's economy was based on agriculture, but today it also benefits from tourism, local crafts, and small businesses. The town hosts markets and events that attract visitors from surrounding areas.

Community and Culture

Beaminster has a lively community with local festivals, markets, and cultural events throughout the year. It also offers various amenities including shops, pubs, and galleries, contributing to its charming village atmosphere.

Transport

The town is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns and cities. Public transport options include bus services, although the nearest railway stations are located in larger towns outside Dorset.

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School
Beaminster School	0.58 miles
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP
Beaminster St Mary's Academy	0.87 miles
Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY
Mountjoy School	1.02 miles
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	2.83 miles
Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	3.21 miles
Salwayash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5JE
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	3.22 miles
Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	3.90 miles
Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB
Misterton Church of England First School	4.40 miles
Misterton, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8LZ
The Sir John Colfox Academy	4.63 miles
Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT
Loders CofE Primary Academy	4.65 miles
Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School	5.06 miles
Pymore Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TR
Perrott Hill School	5.09 miles
North Perrott, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7SL
St Bartholomew's Church of England First School	5.21 miles
Kithill, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AS
Maiden Beech Academy	5.34 miles
Lyme Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8HG
Bridport Primary School	5.36 miles
St Andrew`s Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	5.68 miles
Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP

Clinic
Community Services (Charter House)	8.94 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)	8.94 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service	9.69 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Magnolia	9.89 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court	9.89 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs	9.90 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan	9.90 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Fiveways Resource Centre	10.05 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Ryalls Park Medical Centre	10.34 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)	10.67 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Lyme NHS Clinical Services	11.13 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Chard Dental Access Centre	11.16 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare	11.16 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster	12.08 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
BPAS Dorchester	14.45 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester	14.45 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU

GP
Barton House Practice	0.46 miles
Barton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EQ
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster	0.69 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street	5.59 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
Crewkerne Health Centre	5.60 miles
Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
Bridport Medical Centre	5.69 miles
West Allington, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 5BN
West One Surgery	5.71 miles
West Street, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY
Maiden Newton Surgery	7.23 miles
Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0DB
Westlake Surgery	7.60 miles
Dr Lindsay Smith, Westlake Surgery, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Westlake Surgery - Dr J P Cox and Dr H E Day	7.69 miles
High Street, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street	8.65 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
The Charmouth Medical Practice	9.22 miles
Littlehurst Surgery, The Street, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6PE
Hendford Lodge Medical Centre	9.54 miles
74 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UJ
Preston Grove Medical Centre	9.65 miles
Preston Grove Medical Centre, Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Hamdon Medical Centre	9.66 miles
Matts Lane, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6QE
Penn Hill Surgery	9.71 miles
St. Nicholas Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SB
Abbey Manor Medical Practice	9.88 miles
Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA21 3TL

Hospital
Bridport Community Hospital	5.24 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital	5.24 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Crewkerne Community Hospital	5.57 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Yeovil District Hospital	10.05 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
South Petherton Community Hospital	10.12 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Chard Community Hospital	10.69 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Axminster Community Hospital	11.87 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Forston Clinic	12.66 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Yeatman Hospital	13.12 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Dorset County Hospital	14.07 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House	14.42 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital	14.70 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Seaton Hospital	16.54 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Westhaven Hospital	17.46 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Weymouth Community Hospital	17.95 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Honiton Hospital	20.05 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE

Pharmacy
Beaminster Pharmacy	0.59 miles
20 Hogshill Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	5.57 miles
The Pharmacy, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG
Boots	5.60 miles
3 - 5 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QJ
Crewkerne Pharmacy	5.60 miles
Crewkerne Health Centre, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	5.63 miles
24 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF
Lloydspharmacy	5.69 miles
Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
Boots	5.73 miles
8 - 10 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA
Merriott Pharmacy	7.08 miles
2 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5NQ
Options Pharmacy	8.79 miles
61b West Coker Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2JD
The Pharmacy	9.10 miles
Charmouth Pharmacy, The Street, Charmouth, Nr. Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PX
Asda Stores Ltd	9.37 miles
Preston Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2HB
Day Lewis Pharmacy	9.54 miles
72 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UY
Preston Grove Pharmacy	9.65 miles
Preston Grove Medical Ctr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Day Lewis	9.66 miles
Hamdon Medical Centre, Matts Lane, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6QE
Penn Hill Pharmacy	9.78 miles
9 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy	9.79 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL

Park
BEAMINSTER MANOR (Grade II Listed)	0.17 miles
PARNHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)	1.02 miles
MAPPERTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)	1.68 miles
HORN PARK QUARRY	1.92 miles
DOWNE HALL (Grade II Listed)	5.37 miles
JELLYFIELDS, WALDITCH	5.56 miles
BINCOMBE BEECHES	5.88 miles
ASKER'S MEADOW	5.88 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)	5.96 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)	6.20 miles
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)	6.25 miles
BOTHENHAMPTON NATURE RESERVE	6.52 miles
HARDINGTON MOOR	7.12 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	7.69 miles
CRICKET HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)	8.15 miles
FORDE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)	8.23 miles

Groceries
Co-op Beaminster	0.56 miles
Beaminster, DT8 3AU
Londis Hogshill Stores Ltd	0.83 miles
39-41 Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BX
Mosterton Village Shop	3.01 miles
1A Orchard Way, Mosterton Dorset DT8 3LT
Lidl Bridport	5.08 miles
St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3DJ
Nisa Local	5.17 miles
Park View, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8JN
Co-op Bridport	5.20 miles
Bridport, DT6 4RR
SPAR East Street	5.60 miles
Spar 23 East Street, Dorset, DT6 3JX
Waitrose Bridport	5.61 miles
42/44 West Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QP
SPAR Rontec Bridport	5.61 miles
Spar, 20 East Street, Dorset, DT6 4AA
Waitrose Crewkerne	5.64 miles
South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA
Budgens Crewkerne	5.73 miles
16 Falkland Square, South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7JS
Lidl Crewkerne	5.73 miles
The George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU
Morrisons Bridport	6.09 miles
West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4SB
SPAR West Bay	6.97 miles
149 West Bay Road, West Bay, Dorset, DT6 4EH
Co-op Crewkerne	7.08 miles
Merriott, TA16 5NQ
Nisa J & J Wilson	7.15 miles
West Bay Holiday Park, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4HD

Airport
Exeter International Airport	30.45 miles
Bournemouth International Airport	39.16 miles
Bristol International Airport	39.67 miles

Bus Stop
Higher Green (SE)	0.09 miles
Gerrards Green (SW)	0.15 miles
Flaxfield Road (SW)	0.19 miles
North Street (N)	0.26 miles
Red Lion (SE)	0.52 miles
Red Lion (E)	0.53 miles
Beaminster School (W)	0.64 miles
Monmouth Gardens (S)	0.70 miles
Monmouth Gardens (N)	0.71 miles
The Fire Station (W)	0.74 miles
The Fire Station (E)	0.76 miles
St Mary's Gardens (E)	0.93 miles
St Mary's Gardens (W)	0.94 miles
Storridge Hill (E)	0.94 miles
Storridge Hill (W)	0.95 miles
St James (W)	1.03 miles

Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal	18.68 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	25.55 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal	32.91 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing	33.20 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing	33.30 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing	33.49 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing	33.55 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing	33.65 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing	33.88 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing	33.90 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing	34.81 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal	35.23 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal	35.23 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour	38.88 miles
Clevedon Pier	44.01 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing	44.09 miles

Railway Station
Crewkerne Rail Station	4.75 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station	7.29 miles
Chetnole Rail Station	7.72 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	8.85 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	9.24 miles
Thornford Rail Station	9.39 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	10.40 miles
Axminster Rail Station	12.30 miles
Sherborne Rail Station	13.05 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station	14.32 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station	14.58 miles
Upwey Rail Station	16.13 miles
Weymouth Rail Station	18.15 miles
Templecombe Rail Station	18.79 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station	19.70 miles
Honiton Rail Station	20.05 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (DT8 3S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	555
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)	0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)	0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)	0
High Risk (>3.3%)	0

72, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£255,000 2025-02-20 semidetached freehold
Sold 2019-04-12	£185,000
204, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£200,000 2024-05-28 semidetached freehold
13, FLAXFIELD RISE BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3FG	£134,750 2023-07-24 semidetached leasehold
49, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£145,000 2023-06-30 flatmaisonette leasehold
Sold 2017-05-10	£110,000
208, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£280,000 2023-05-26 semidetached freehold
LONG ASH, WHITE SHEET HILL BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SF	£1,100,000 2023-03-10 detached freehold
Sold 2020-06-17	£800,000
176, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£270,000 2022-11-22 semidetached freehold
Sold 2021-09-17	£250,000
Sold 2019-05-31	£200,000
65, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£120,000 2022-11-18 flatmaisonette leasehold
51, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£152,500 2022-10-07 flatmaisonette leasehold
Sold 2017-06-21	£135,000
Sold 2011-11-17	£117,500
10, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£134,000 2022-09-15 flatmaisonette leasehold
STONECOMBE HOUSE BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SF	£1,700,000 2022-04-11 detached freehold
32, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£120,000 2021-09-07 flatmaisonette leasehold
Sold 2017-03-09	£87,500
HILL VIEW, 1A, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£325,000 2021-06-24 detached freehold
Sold 2008-12-01	£224,000
11, FLAXFIELD RISE BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3FG	£108,000 2021-05-12 semidetached (New) leasehold
WHITE SHEET FARM BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SF	£85,000 2021-02-25 otherPropertyType freehold
14, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£835,000 2021-02-24 detached freehold
198, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£240,000 2021-02-01 semidetached freehold
220, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£205,000 2020-10-16 semidetached freehold
Sold 2013-03-27	£185,000
164, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£210,000 2020-08-10 semidetached freehold
174, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£195,000 2019-12-20 semidetached freehold
12, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£790,000 2019-11-14 detached freehold
Sold 2013-08-21	£565,000
2, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£290,000 2019-11-05 detached freehold
34, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£92,000 2019-10-11 flatmaisonette leasehold
50, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£130,000 2019-06-21 flatmaisonette leasehold
Sold 2013-12-09	£115,000
15, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£100,000 2019-03-29 flatmaisonette leasehold
45, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£105,000 2018-11-23 flatmaisonette leasehold
Sold 2015-11-24	£80,000
16, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£330,000 2018-11-23 detached freehold
47, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£94,500 2018-11-09 flatmaisonette leasehold
THE PINNACLES BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SF	£620,000 2018-03-12 detached freehold
Sold 2012-06-21	£550,000
10, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£320,500 2018-02-13 detached freehold
BANKSIDE VIEW, FLAXFIELD ROAD BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3EY	£320,000 2015-09-25 detached freehold
2A, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£288,000 2015-09-16 detached freehold
159, GERRARDS GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3ED	£175,000 2014-12-19 terraced freehold
SHAPCOMBE FARM, WHITE SHEET HILL BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SF	£1,800,000 2014-10-02 detached freehold
4, HIGHER GREEN BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SE	£325,000 2013-11-21 detached freehold
CAMBRIAN HOUSE BEAMINSTER BEAMINSTER DORSET DT8 3SF	£780,000 2008-10-14 detached freehold
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