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Tucked away in a bowl-shaped valley, surrounded by rolling hills, just miles from the Jurassic Coast, the quaint west Dorset town of Beaminster is simply picture perfect.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 20, 2026, 7:03 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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