Beekeeping Days and Training

BuzzWorks offers one-off experience days in addition to introductory sessions and training for new and improving beekeepers. We offer a range of experiences to suit all levels.

The Honeyworks Beekeeping Centre on Burford Way is home to our large apiary and teaching centre.

Its wildflower meadow, fruit trees and wildlife pond create the perfect environment to learn new beekeeping skills, working alongside our friendly and supportive, experienced beekeepers.

Beekeepers are recognised by governments across the world as having a vital role in maintaining the health of the honey bee in the presence of pests and diseases that have had a severe impact on honey bee populations over the last 50 years.

Honey bees have a national importance for pollination of food crops, so training beekeepers in good beekeeping practices and increasing the number of beekeepers is of direct benefit to food producers in particular and to the public in general.

Choose an Experience or Course

Bee Experience

Have a fun and memorable one-off beekeeping session where you can suit-up and explore a hive for the first time while learning all about the fascinating world of bees. Bee experience sessions are normally run with up to eight people. The sessions cost £50 and are run for around three hours. Each participant also gets a goody bag with a jar of our delicious honey to take home.

Taster Days

If you are considering taking up beekeeping our Taster Day is designed for anyone who wants to discover if beekeeping is for them. Our one-day course starts with the basic skills of beekeeping and a quick look at the typical beekeeping year, but it’s not long before you put on a bee suit and venture into our Honeyworks apiary with our experienced beekeepers. Taster Days cost £60 and run from 10am to 4pm. Sessions are typically on a Sunday.

Mentoring

We offer individual mentoring 2-3 hour sessions for existing beekeepers. Perhaps you want to improve your queen-rearing skills or learn more about specific topics such as, hive types or disease treatment etc. One of our experienced beekeepers will run a session tailored to your individual requirements. The date will be arranged when your booking is made. Cost is £30 per hour booked.

Directions

To attend your training day at the Honeyworks Beekeeping Centre, take the first right on Burford Way as you drive from Bedford Road (A600).

You can park in the car park by the Smartys Day Nursery at the end of the road on the right.

Enter the allotments through the large metal gates and follow the track, past the allotments and the training centre can be found at the end of the track.

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