Hive Beach — Attraction in Burton Bradstock

Hive Beach is undeniably a beautiful place to visit. Sadly it has become too popular, trying to find parking has become more difficult each year we visit. And it has become more dangerous due to drivers ignoring the one way system and driving the wrong way around the car to pinch spaces. There is no one checking on who is parking in Blue Badges.

On top of this the little Cafe that for years has severed everyone has become extremely elitist. And too many of these people have now ruined the atmosphere and fun in visiting Hive Beach.

Please read the warnings regarding the cliffs there have been multiple rock falls in the last 3 years (2021-23) and it's more down to luck that no one has been injured. Sadly people have lost their lives in the past not listening and heeding the warnings.

If visiting I strongly suggest purchasing food in town or on the way or bring food and a flask of coffee or hot water with you from home. As prices in the shack are a blatant rip off and not of the...

beautiful beach, very well looked after, clean and peaceful at busier times of the year. we saw plentiful of the common jellyfish 🪼 which was a nice surprise (the ones that are not harmful!) the shingle hurt under the feet, for someone with sensitive feet, but a pair of beach shoes and all is well. there is plenty of parking, with overflow parking. prices of the carpark i would say is quite reasonable, and happy to pay £10 a day, but there is hourly charges if you didn't want to stay all day. free parking for national trust members. there is a nice looking cafe, but didn't eat there as we brought our own snacks and drinks. and there is clean toilets. there is also paths that lead upto the clifftops, which I would only assume the veiws would be incredible, as I didn't go for that walk but certainly will be back to find out 😁 overall the best day out on the beach we've had in a long time. 10/10 5 stars...

The whole day was a wonderful experience- directions easy, parking clear and a person helped direct, welcome was pleasant and helpful and in fact he walked with me to show me where & how to get the parking ticket. There are two cafés- one a sit-in restaurant the other a hot food take away. Facilities (loos) clean and one level clearly signposted and close to cafés and parking. The rest is our Creator's beautiful hand to view and explore- a gritty beach, ancient cliffs and cliff walks, with careful NT safety notices as appropriate, fabulous coastal paths to east and west, for example WestCliff just a mile and a half walk, or down to the little village with buses going further afield. NT also has created- a lovely meadow bordered by sunflowers 🌻 and notices to remind us of nature and it's possible dangers: Be aware of adders! A place to mark in...