Museums · South West England
Beaminster Museum
In or near Netherbury.
Beaminster Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Beaminster Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Beaminster Museum is a volunteer-run museum that showcases the rich social history of Beaminster and its surrounding villages. Visitors can explore various displays, including prehistoric artifacts, agricultural tools, and local industry exhibits, reflecting the area's heritage from the Stone Age to the present.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beaminster Museum is located in South-West England, postcode DT8. This museum showcases the local history and heritage of Beaminster and its surrounding areas. It offers insights into the region's past through various exhibits and collections.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8077, -2.7371
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Beaminster
- Postcode
- DT8 3NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1308 863623
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 7.9 km
- Official site
- beaminstermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/478321494 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beaminster Museum?
- Beaminster Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT8 3NB), in the parish of Beaminster.
- What is Beaminster Museum?
- Beaminster Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beaminster Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT8 3NB.
- Is Beaminster Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Beaminster Museum is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Beaminster Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT8 3NB.