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Beekeeping Courses & Experiences
Book a beekeeping experience and love being a beekeeper for the day. Visit the hives, learn all about the Queen bee and her colony of busy worker bees as you literally lift the lid on the art of keeping bees and making honey. Beekeeping FAQs...
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Beekeeping Suffolk/Norfolk Border
Beekeeper experience near Bungay on the Suffolk/Norfolk borders - get ...
Bungay, East Anglia
From £65.00
- A two-hour beekeeping course near Bungay
- Hosted by head beekeeper Stacy
- Investigate the hives in full beekeeper gear
- Taste the honey the bees have made

Natural Beekeeping with Philip Chandler
Natural beekeeping online courses hosted by the Barefoot Beekeeper author ...
At Home Experience
From £35.00
- Online tutoring in natural beekeeping
- Learn with the experts : Philip Chandler
- Follow a course of 4 modules online
- 'Expert' certificated option available

Bee Experience Lancashire
Meet the Lancashire bees & learn about breeding, keeping and ...
Brindle near Chorley
Buy For £69.00
• Explore the world of the honeybee
• See how honey is made in Lancashire
• Get kitted out in all the beekeeper gear
• Help the beekeepers open & inspect a hive
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Online Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Learn the art of beekeeping with an online course offering ...
Online Course
Buy For £49.00
- Online teaching from expert Chris
- Unlimited access to all content
- Work your way through at your own pace
- Course divided into 10 lessons

Bee Keeper for a Day
Get a buzz from these beekeeping courses in Sussex! Learn ...
East Grinstead
Buy For £120.00
• Observe the bees at close quarters
• Tea, coffee and biscuits are included
• Courses start at 10am and finish at 4pm

Bee Keeping in Kent
Small group bee lessons at Hawkhurst in Kent with retired ...
Hawkhurst
Buy For £75.00
- Learn about beekeeping in the Garden of England
- Small group courses at Hawkhurst in Kent
- Take home a jar of fresh honey from one of the hives
- Informative & entertaining hosting by Clare and John

Urban Beekeeping & Craft Beer Tasting
Get a buzz out of urban beekeeping in London! With ...
Kennington Park, London
From £49.00
• Get kitted up as a beekeeper & inspect a working hive
• Taste the beer that uses the honey from local hives
• This is a hands-on workshop suitable 18yrs+

Rural Beekeeping & Craft Beer Experience
Rural beekeeping at its best! It's all about the bees ...
Albourne Estate, West Sussex
From £59.00
• Takes place at Albourne wine estate in Sussex
• Get kitted out in a suit to visit the hives
• Tutored beer and wine tasting with nibbles

Bee Lovers Home Hamper
Hampers filled with products made from bees wax and delivered ...
Delivered To Your Door
From £29.00
- Hampers with bees wax products you'll love
- Choose between Bee Lovers & Queen Bee
- Lotions, balms, candles, food wraps & more
- Delivered direct to your door by courier

Sponsor a Beehive
Adopt a beehive & receive jars of honey your bees ...
East Anglia
From £55.00
- Adopt a beehive in East Anglia
- All packs include honey from your bees
- A private hive visit for the 'Queen Bee' pack
- Welcome pack full of bee info

Hand-Tied Mixed Flower Bouquet
A stunning bouquet delivered where you want when you want ...
Nationwide Delivery Included
Buy For £38.00
- A hand-tied bouquet of seasonal flowers
- Send by post direct to your door
- Available all over the UK, Scotland & N Ireland
- Flowers sourced from Holland & UK farms

Beekeeping Courses Cambridgeshire
Visit the Barnyard Apiaries near Cambridge to learn all about ...
Litlington, Royston
From £49.00
- Half & full-day beekeeping courses
- Hosted by experienced apiarist Jonathan
- Visit the hives in the lovely spinney
- Watch the bees in the observation hive

Beekeeping in Devon
Meet the busy Devonshire bees on this Kellacott smallholding farm ...
Launceston, Devon
Buy For £65.00
- Two-hour visits in the spring & summer
- Hosted by David & Georgina on their farm
- All your bee & honey questions answered!
- Taste the fruits of the worker bee labour

Meet the Bees & Beehive Adoption Surrey
Adopt a beehive & get an invitation to meet the ...
Surrey
Buy For £79.00
- Adopt a beehive for a year
- Tote bag filled with bee goodies
- An invitation to visit the bees
- Adult & child gift pack versions
Should I buy this experience?
Who it's for
If you've ever wondered how honey is made, a beekeeping experience is for you. If you're thinking of keeping bees yourself, these courses give you an excellent insight into what being a beekeeper involves. If you, quite simply, like honey you'll love it!
Who it's not for
If you are allergic to bee stings this might not be the activity for you, as they are very much hands-on beekeeping experiences at our beekeeping centres and honey farms around the country.
Beekeeping FAQs
- Are these beekeeper workshops suitable for beginners?
- How do I get started in beekeeping?
- Can I keep bees in my own garden?
- How much honey does a hive produce in a year?
- Will I get stung?
- Are there different types of beehives?
- Are these beekeeping experiences hands-on?
- Beekeepers talk about colonies - what are they?
- What is swarming?
- What is urban beekeeping?
- What should I wear for a beekeeping course?
- Can kids go beekeeping?
- Is beekeeping good for the environment?
- What do I need to start keeping my own bees?
- Will I get to see the Queen bee?
- Will I be harvesting honey?
- Are there any beekeeping course near me?
Are these beekeeper workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes. Totally. Many of our suppliers specialise in beekeeping training and these workshops and courses give you a great introduction to it. It's a really good way of dipping your toe in if you're thinking of keeping bees, or if you've just always wondered how honey is made.
Can I keep bees in my own garden?
In theory yes. In the UK there is currently no legislation on where you can or cannot keep bees. There are things to take into consideration though before plonking a beehive in your garden, such as local habitat and your skills to be able to look after a beehive. That's why we highly recommend a beekeeping course before you launch straight in there!
Will I get stung?
If you get hands-on during a beekeeping experience, you'll be kitted out with all the protective gear. Having said that, a full bee suit is not a guarantee that you will never get stung as a beekeeper. The main thing to remember is that honey bees are naturally gentle creatures, only feeling threatened when they feel their queen bee or their hive is under attack. Also, make sure there are no bees clinging on to your suit when you take it off - that's a classic way of getting stung!
Are there different types of beehives?
Yes - from top-bars and nationals, to warre beehives there are lots! It can get really quite technical quite quickly when it comes to different types of beehives available and their pros and cons. Our experiences will touch on types of beehives during your course.
Are these beekeeping experiences hands-on?
Yes. On some of the shorter taster courses you may not spend so much time investigating the hive, but you will always have time to get up close to the bees and watch them at work. On the full-day courses you will be all kitted out like a beekeeper for the day.
What is swarming?
Swarming is literally when a Queen bee and a group of her workers leave a hive en-masse in search of a new home. A swarm can consist of something like 30,000 bees, so swarming can be quite scary and unnerving, but it's all part of the natural cycle of bee life. Having said that, some beekeepers ensure there are never any new Queen bees born in a hive, as having more than one Queen is what starts the swarming process.
What is urban beekeeping?
Urban beekeeping is keeping bees in urban areas. In recent years, putting beehives in in places like the rooftops of buildings in towns and cities has grown massively in popularity. Urban beekeeping becoming a great hobby for city dwellers. In essence though, the method of beekeeping is the same wherever your hives are, whether it's urban or countryside!
Can kids go beekeeping?
The minimum age for beekeeping experiences will vary from location to location, so please read the requirements listed for each location. Some of the shorter taster experiences are suitable for children as young as three years old, so beekeeping can be a great day out for all the family.
Will I be harvesting honey?
There are specific seasons for honey harvesting. In general, a new hive will take around four to six months to be ready for harvest and many keepers prefer to harvest in late summer/early autumn for the continuity of the colony. So whether you get to help out depends on where the bees are in their cycle.