Historic pubs · South East England
The Beehive
In or near Ashampstead.
The Beehive in England South East, United Kingdom.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Howard's Halt · 2.8 km
About
The Beehive is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beehive is a pub located in Basildon, South-East England, within the areas of outstanding natural beauty of the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of drinks and a place to relax in a scenic setting. The surrounding landscape provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4800, -1.1383
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Basildon
- Postcode
- RG8 8LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Nearest railway station
- Howard's Halt — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26508097 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beehive?
- The Beehive is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG8 8LS), in the parish of Basildon.
- What is The Beehive?
- The Beehive in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Beehive?
- The nearest railway station is Howard's Halt, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is Ashampstead. Drivers can use postcode RG8 8LS.
- Is The Beehive a protected site?
- Yes — The Beehive is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Beehive?
- The nearest railway station is Howard's Halt, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG8 8LS.