Description
Discover Beekeeping Experience – Half Day
Welcome to our Beginner Beekeeping Experience. This friendly and simple 4-hour session is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about bees. You do not need any experience. We explain everything step by step, so you always feel comfortable.
What This Experience Is About
This session takes place at our Detling Apiary in the Kent countryside. Because we keep group sizes small, you receive personal guidance and plenty of time to ask questions.
In addition, you will learn how a bee colony works and why honeybees are so important.
Your Beekeeping Introduction
First, we start with an easy and clear introduction. You will learn:
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What honeybees do
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How their life cycle works
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Why each bee has a special job
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How bees collect nectar and make honey
This simple lesson helps you understand the hive before you open it.
Hands-On Time With the Bees
Next, we help you put on a bee suit and gloves. Once you are ready, we open a real beehive together.
During this part of the experience, you will:
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Hold frames from the hive
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See brood, pollen, and honey
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Learn how to spot the queen
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Understand how bees communicate
Because safety is important, we guide you at every moment.
Honey Tasting and Refreshments
After the hive inspection, we take a short break. During this time, you can enjoy tea, coffee, and a tasting of our raw local honey.
You can also ask more questions and learn even more about bees.
How You Can Help Bees at Home
We also show you simple ways to support bees in your own garden. As a result, you leave with easy ideas that help local wildlife.
These steps are small, however they make a real difference.
What You Receive
To make the day even better, you receive:
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A 3–4 hour beekeeping session
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A small group experience (4–8 people)
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Use of A full bee suit and gloves on the day
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Hands-on hive time
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A honey tasting
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A free gift pack
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Take as many photos of the day
Experience Options
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Half Day Beekeeping Experience – £70 per person
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Full Day Beekeeping + Candle Making – £115 per person
You can choose the option that suits you best.
Important Things to Know
Before your session, please note:
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Children must have an adult with them
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Tell us about any bee or honey allergies
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Wear closed shoes or boots and long socks
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Sessions may change if the weather is unsafe; however, we will contact you
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
No. This session is made for beginners. We guide you through every step.
Is it safe?
Yes. We give a safety briefing and stay with you at all times.
What if the weather is bad?
If needed, we rearrange your session. We always put your safety first.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes or boots plus long socks. This helps your bee suit fit well.
Can children join?
Yes, we advise ages10+, although an adult must stay with them during the whole session.
Do I get anything to take home?
Yes. A small gift pack, unforgettable memories and photos.
Optional Add-Ons
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Candle-Making Upgrade
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Extra Jar of Raw Honey
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Gift Voucher Pack
Marisa Rowlatt –
Today was fabulously spent at Bramble Farm. Complete with honey, laughter and bees!! Such a brilliant day, learning about the honey bee: how they are kept, the honey produced and everything in-between. Highly recommend!!
Simon S. –
Really simple to book an experience. Bought two as gifts
Sally E. –
Really informative experience. Lovely gift bag and great honey!
John D. –
Awesome. Great time. Easy parking. Good booking with clear instructions
Jade T. –
Absolutely amazing experience. Highly recommended, friendly and professional
Paul Adams –
A lovely day out learning about keeping Bees. Made to feel very welcome by Luke and Jo who were great hosts. Highly recommend the experience. Delicious honey too!
TrackerPoint RFID –
Relaxed, informative, friendly. Really enjoyed the day – can’t recommend highly enough.
Ronni Laurie –
Absolutely brilliant time! We signed up for the whole day, beekeeping in the morning, candle making in the afternoon. Luke was brilliant, really knowledgeable and so interesting, I’ve learnt many fascinating details about how bees live and what it takes to look after them successfully. The candle making was great fun, even on the hottest day of the year so far! Getting hands on with the bees in the bee suits was the best bit of the day, and we even took back fresh honey for our lunch. All round one of the best things I’ve ever done. Thank you to Luke and his lovely daughter, who also made gorgeous cake for our small group.
Christian Phillips –
Brilliant morning drinking tea and listening to how honey is made and then going to the hives to actually see it being made, followed by eating the honey fresh from the hive . Really pleasant hosts and would definitely recommend