Nestled at the base of a natural valley, the picturesque small town of Beaminster is surrounded by four of Dorset's highest peaks, providing keen walkers and cyclists with stunning backdrops.
Visit Mapperton House and Gardens
Voted the nation's finest manor house by Country Life magazine, this Jacobean mansion is set amid rolling hills and woodland, and was the location for the 2015 film Far from the Madding Crowd starring Carey Mulligan.
Explore with a four-legged friend
With miles of countryside surrounding it, Beaminster is the perfect place to explore on foot. Why not get a four-legged companion to join you - and we don't just mean your pet dog? UK Llamas and Donkey Walking Adventures provide the opportunity to trek round the Dorset countryside with a llama, alpaca or donkey by your side. It makes for a truly memorable experience.
