Beaminster, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Beaminster is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,154. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Beaminster
Beaminster is a town and civil parish in Dorset, England, approximately 15 miles (24 km) northwest of the county town Dorchester. It is sited in a bowl-shaped valley near the source of the small River Brit. The population of Beaminster parish was recorded as 3,177 in the 2021 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,154 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8090°, -2.7391° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Beaminster
Beaminster is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,154. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8090°N, 2.7391°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Beaminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (2.2").
Schools in Beaminster
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Beaminster School | - | - | - | - |
| Mountjoy School | - | - | - | - |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Beaminster
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Beaminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Museum | ||||
| Bridport Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Dinosaurland Fossil Museum | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| Lyme Regis Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Sherborne Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| Town Mill |
Libraries in Beaminster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Bradstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charmouth library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chickerell Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyme Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Beaminster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Market And Bakery | |||||
| The Customs House |
Hotels in Beaminster
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Beaminster
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Beaminster
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Beaminster
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Beaminster
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Beaminster
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Beaminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Regis Brewery | ||||
| Palmer's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Beaminster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Beaminster
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Beaminster
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton Peveril Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orchardleigh Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Keevil | - | Small Airport |
| Ranston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Beaminster
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beaminster Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Beaminster
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Christ Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| St Giles | |
| St John's RC Church | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary Magdalene | |
| St Mary's | |
| Wellspring Mission Hall |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Beaminster?
Beaminster has a population of 3,154 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Beaminster?
Beaminster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
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