Broadwindsor, Beaminster, DT8 3QN

Broadwindsor, a small area within the civil parish of Beaminster, lies in Dorset, England. The town of Beaminster sits in a bowl‑shaped valley near the source of the small River Brit and is located about fifteen miles (24 km) northwest of the county town of Dorchester. According to the 2021 census, Beaminster parish had a population of 3,177, giving the area a modest but established community feel. The valley setting provides a gentle landscape and a sense of quiet rural character, while proximity to Dorchester offers access to larger town amenities. The postal district DT 8 places the locality within the broader Dorset postal region. Residents benefit from the town’s traditional charm and the natural surroundings of the valley and river source. The setting is typical of Dorset’s inland communities, offering a blend of small‑town life and countryside appeal.