Burton Bradstock

About

Burton Bradstock is a pretty village famous for its position along the Jurassic Coast with its iconic sandstone cliffs marking the start of Chesil Beach. Home to a popular holiday park, pubs, a post office and local tearooms and cafes it provides a real slice of idyllic Dorset life by the sea. 

The cliffs offer one of the finest examples of the distinctive, alternate hard and soft layered geology of the Bridport Sands which make it appear to glow bright gold in the sunlight. The regular rock falls can often expose some important and fascinating fossils, such as ammonites, recognised by their ribbed spiral-formed shell. 

A break in the cliff formation provides access to the National Trust owned Hive Beach. The beach provides a wonderful location for families to enjoy and is a favourite with visitors and locals alike offering views east and west along the stunning Jurassic Coastline.

If you’re a lover of fine food then you will not be disappointed here, as Burton Bradstock boasts one of the finest seafood restaurants in the area: ‘The Hive Beach Cafe’ which has won numerous awards for the standard of its local produce provides a wonderful array of tantalising dishes to enjoy within a wonderful coastal setting. 

Burton Bradstock also plays host to the wonderful Spring Tide Food Festival each May, which gives visitors the chance to purchase fresh fish & local meat, artisan bread, cheeses and a selection of locally made beer and cider. You can also find a wide range of quality products from local craftsmen and artists.

With the market town of Bridport only a short drive away and a network of walking routes to explore including the breath taking cliff top route to West Bay, Burton Bradstock provides a wonderful location to make your base while visiting Dorset.