A CORDON has been put up on the Palace Pier after the arrival of a large swarm of bees.

Thousands of people have flocked to Brighton today to enjoy the sunshine.

And the warm weather means that masses of the insects are currently swarming on the Pier.

Many tourists were shocked by the huge numbers of bees buzzing on the ceiling but others stopped to take photos of the swarm.

If you see a swarm of bees it can be quite alarming, but it is the process of bees looking for a new home.

The British Beekeepers Association advise that the bee colony’s priority is “to find a safe place to set up their new colony” and won’t be interested in you.

However they warn that you “should still act with caution as they are a wild insect.”