What is it about? Learn about the origins of the honeybee, its life cycle and how we manage bees for honey production and our own enjoyment at an informative one day session run by a friendly group of experienced beekeepers. During the day, as well as covering many topics about bees and beekeeping, you will have the opportunity to get hands on experience with live bees in our apiary at an optional session  called ‘Let’s Meet the Bees’ (weather permitting).

What do I need to bring? Essential : Please wear long trousers and a non knitted long sleeved, high necktop top. You will also need to bring  Wellingtons and a pair of ‘Marigold’ gloves (household type).We will provide a veil to keep the bees away from your face.

SAFETY! Please note that beekeeping can involve heavy lifting. Also a very small proportion of people are seriously allergic to bee stings. If you are concerned about whether you may be one of them, have asthma, allergies, back trouble or a heart condition, please consult your doctor before booking. Being near or working with bees carries the risk of being stung even when wearing protective clothing. We take reasonable steps to avoid stings but cannot guarantee that the bees will always behave as we would like them to.