Burton Bradstock Map

Detailed Street Map of Burton Bradstock Dorset & Guide to the Area

Burton Bradstock Map Dorset: Interactive map of Burton Bradstock, displaying the village situated in the county of Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Burton Bradstock area and a Burton Bradstock village centre map, showing Hive Beach.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Burton Bradstock map are: Hive Beach Café, The Anchor Inn, The Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock Village Hall, St Mary's Church Burton Bradstock, Burton Bradstock Post Office, Burton Bradstock Community Library, Burton Bradstock Primary School, Hive Beach Car Park, Seaside Boarding House, The Beach Hut Café, Bredy Veterinary Centre, Hive Beach Gift Shop, Barton Farm Cottages, Burton Bradstock Parish Council Office, The Reading Room, Cliff View Gallery, Burton Fresh Stores, The Manor House, Lime Kiln Cottage, West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Hive Beach Arts & Crafts Kiosk, Jurassic Coast Trust Info Point, Coast Path Access Gate, Burton Bradstock Playground, Old Coastguard Cottages, South Cliff B&B, East Cliff Chalet, Middle Street Garden Shop, Burton Bradstock Bowling Club, Corncrake Cottage, Stonehayes Farm, The Old Forge, Driftwood Cottage, The Mill House, High Street Car Park, Burton Bradstock Community Orchard, The Glade Picnic Area, Beach Road Access Point, The Old School House, Sea Hill Lane Parking, The Apple Tree Café Van, Manor Farm Holidays, The Cliff Top Path, Crab Apple Cottage, Orchard House Studio, The Old Pottery Workshop, Village Map Display Board, Coastguard Cottage Gardens, River Bride Footbridge, and Freshwater Holiday Park.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of West Bay, Bridport, Eype, Shipton Gorge, Swyre, Puncknowle, Litton Cheney, Long Bredy, Littlebredy, Askerswell, Walditch, Bothenhampton, Burton, Bradpole, Uploders, Loders, Chideock, Symondsbury, Seatown, Powerstock, Netherbury, Beaminster, Dottery, Hooke, Melplash, West Milton, North Poorton, Ryall, Maiden Newton, Toller Porcorum, Mapperton.

Burton Bradstock is one of those Dorset villages that seems to have come straight from a storybook—honey-coloured stone cottages, narrow winding lanes, and the gentle hush of the sea never far away. It sits neatly on the Jurassic Coast, a few miles east of Bridport, and makes the most of its clifftop setting. Life here moves at a slower pace, with just the right mix of seaside charm and village tradition. It's a favourite for walkers, foodies, and anyone after a breath of fresh air and a bit of coastal quiet.

The village has been around for centuries, with its name combining Saxon origins—“Burton” meaning a fortified farmstead—and “Bradstock” added later from the de Bradstock family, medieval landowners. It was a farming village for much of its history, and while the sea and land still shape local life, tourism now plays a big part too. There's a strong sense of community here, with just under 1,000 residents. St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century, stands at the heart of it all, and there's still a sense of continuity that links past and present in the day-to-day rhythm of the place.

There's plenty to enjoy in and around the village. Hive Beach is the big draw—golden shingle, dramatic cliffs, and that wide-open sea stretching out to the horizon. It's part of the National Trust's estate, with cliff walks that form part of the South West Coast Path. The Hive Beach Café is a well-known stop for fresh seafood and coffee with a view. Within the village, there's a handy shop, a couple of good pubs, and plenty of holiday cottages tucked into quiet corners. Just along the coast, West Bay offers harbour views and fish and chips on the quay, while English Heritage keeps watch over the nearby remains of Abbotsbury Abbey and the subtropical gardens that were once part of the estate. The landscape all around is scattered with walking trails, scenic lanes and panoramic views.

Across the rest of Dorset, the attractions keep coming. Head east for Lulworth Cove and the famous stone arch of Durdle Door, or visit the pretty village of Corfe Castle, with its towering ruins and steam trains rolling through the Purbeck hills. The county town of Dorchester is full of museums, Roman ruins and Thomas Hardy connections, while inland, places like Beaminster and Sherborne offer traditional market town charm. For something wilder, the Dorset AONB covers wide swathes of rolling hills and unspoilt countryside, perfect for a day's walking with a pub at the end of it.

Getting to Burton Bradstock isn't too tricky, though it's tucked away enough to keep things peaceful. The A35 runs close by, linking it to Bridport, Dorchester and the wider road network. The nearest train station is at Maiden Newton or Dorchester South, with services to London, Weymouth and Bristol. Local buses run from Bridport, though times can be limited. The closest airport is Exeter, just over an hour's drive west, with Bournemouth not much further the other way. Once you're here, everything is walkable, and the coast path opens up a world of exploration on foot.

Dorset as a whole is one of those counties that rewards anyone willing to take things slow. It's not about the rush—it's rolling farmland, wild coastline, and small towns with big personalities. There's a strong sense of identity here, shaped by the land and the sea. Whether it's fresh crab sandwiches, fossil hunting with the kids, or a quiet evening watching the sun set over the cliffs, Dorset finds its way under your skin. It's a place where the simple things still matter and the views do most of the talking.

We hope you found this Burton Bradstock tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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