A morning with the bees
Tailored To Give You A Real Flavour Of Beekeeping
You'll have the chance to open up and explore the inner workings of a working hive, learn about the different stages of the brood, and try your hand at spotting the different castes of bee, the queen is in there somewhere! You'll learn to handle the bees yourself, under the supervision of Tony, our beekeeper.
Your first look inside a hive can feel daunting, but Tony takes every session at a steady, reassuring pace.
1
Introduction
We start with an introduction to bees and beekeeping, and the tools and equipment we use, plus your first glimpse inside a hive.
2
Suited and booted
You'll get kitted out in a bee suit, ready to inspect one of our hives for yourself.
3
Inside the hive
Help handle the frames and check on the health of the colony, asking as many questions and taking as many photos, as you like.
What to expect
How Your Session Runs
Small groups
No more than six people per session, though we can cater for larger groups by arrangement.
What to bring
Bee suits are provided, you'll just need a pair of wellington boots and a sense of adventure.
Duration
Sessions last around two to three hours, starting at 10am or 3pm.
Weather dependent
Sessions need warm, dry weather. We confirm the day before, and always reschedule if a session can't go ahead.
Good to know
The Practical Bits
From past sessions
A Few Moments From Inside The Hive
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FAQs
Bee Experience Session,
Common Questions
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Get in touch
hello@parkfarmcottage.co.uk
07758 080064
Near Uckfield, East Sussex
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