Love is in the (sea) air
The Hive Beach Cafe is the perfect location to spend some time with your loved one, friend or family. This Sunday, the ever popular Valentine’s breakfast will be available from 10.00 – 11.45am. Booking is advisable for this popular event. … Continue reading
Beautiful Bridport Short Film
Bridport was abuzz this week when a short film, “Bridport by Night” surfaced on You Tube. Created by 22 year old Stephen Banks, the film is a self professed labour of love, shot over four months using time lapse photography. … Continue reading
Mad about Film
Bridport’s healthy association with the arts has been further strengthened by the exciting new partnership between the Curzon Cinema and The Bridport Arts Centre. The Arts Centre has recently become involved with the Independent film chain – Curzon Cinema as … Continue reading
Opening times for The Hive Beach Café over Christmas and The New Year
The Café is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Café is open on Boxing Day from 10am – 2pm, serving breakfast baps and drinks only. December 27th – 31st 10am until 3pm Breakfast: 10am – 11:45 Lunch: 12pm – … Continue reading
The Hive Beach Café Cookbook
The Hive Beach Café Cookbook has been flying off the shelves since it’s publication in early December. It’s the ultimate gift or momento for anyone who has visited the café and wants to recreate a little bit of Dorset in … Continue reading
Burton Bradstock on Olympic Torch Route
Burton Bradstock will see the Olympic torch carried through it’s main road on the afternoon of July 12th 2012. 43 local villages will experience this memorable event as the flame passes through the South West of England on the 12th … Continue reading
Bridport Literary Festival 6th – 13th November 2011
The seventh annual Literary Festival takes places in Bridport from 6th – 13th November. The town will be hosting an eclectric line up of authors and poets at various venues including, The Electric Palace, The Bull Hotel, The Riverside Hotel … Continue reading
Abbotsbury Floodlit Subtropical Gardens
A visit to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is a must for any visitor to South West Dorset, but from 13th – 30th October the magnificent gardens are illuminated by candlelight. During this period, the gardens can be visited during daylight hours … Continue reading
Eat Dorset Fair 15th – 16th October 2011
The Eat Dorset Fair takes place this weekend in the beautiful grounds of Parnham House, Beaminster. Over 50 local food producers from Dorset and the surrounding counties will gather to promote a wonderful array of their wares. The event has … Continue reading
More Awards For Oleo Beauty Products
We were delighted to discover that Olivia Chapman has scooped more awards for her wonderful Oleo Beauty products. Her Rosemary and Nettle shampoo won the Editor’s Choice in the ‘Green Parent’ magazine and the Replenishing Facial Mosturiser was highly commended. … Continue reading



















