The earliest recorded version (possibly 7th century) of the name Beaminster is BEBINGMYNSTER, and the most likely meaning is Church of BEBBE, this being a female personal name.
The finest 17th-century houses are to be found on the fringe of the town where they escaped the fires.
The population declined after 1841 when the industries failed, the railway did not come near the town, and the flight from the land led to a great fall in numbers employed in agriculture.
Beaminster's past can be explored in the town's museum, which is housed in a charming converted Congregational Chapel in Whitcombe Road.
Today, Beaminster is a charming place to stop and browse around its unique shops or to sample some of the local fare in its restaurants, pubs and tearooms.
Beaminster is perfectly situated to explore the delights of both the countryside and the World Heritage Coast.
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