Private Beekeeping Experience for Four
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About the experience
Treat the inquisitive nature lovers in your life to a 2 hour Beekeeping Experience in Bungay situated near the Norfolk and Suffolk border. Not only is this a beautiful area of the world, known for its rolling fields and wildflower meadows, but delicious East Anglian honey that comes from the very bees you’ll be handling. Don the head to toe bee keepers suit, as you are hosted by the head beekeeper, Stacy, whose enthusiasm for all things bees is unavoidably catchy. She will show you the inside of a hive and explain the various functions of a bee colony all the while you’ll be keeping your eyes peeled for the infamous Queen bee. Once you’ve found her, you’ll be able to witness how much honey and pollen has been stored and marvel at the system she’s established in this hive. Everyone who participates in a beekeeping experience always comments on how they will never see honey in the same light afterwards once they have seen the efforts that go behind it, and this tour will be no different. Once you’ve come to the end of your experience, you will be given the opportunity to sample some of this special honey and marvel at it’s unique floral sweetness. This is the ideal Spring and Summer experience for curious outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn the science behind honey and witness live bees in action within the complicated hive structure. Situated in an idyllic part of the country, you won’t only walk away with new knowledge but a sense of relaxation and wonder.
- 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
- A 2-hour beekeeping experience
- Cover the basics of beekeeping and see the hive and honey bees at work
- Get kitted out in a full beekeeping suit and view a hive both inside and out
- Learn about the different bees within the colony and their roles
- Opportunity to handle frames of bees, and to carry out inspections with the head beekeeper
- Search out the Queen and check how much honey and pollen has been stored
- Lots of time for questions and opportunity to try some honey
- Hot or cold refreshments and are provided
Information
- Hedenham, near Bungay
- Conveniently located on the Suffolk/Norfolk border
- Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Not suitable for those with bee sting allergies
Minimum Age: 5 years
- Long-sleeved clothing and wellies or ankle height flat boots should be worn
- Participants should not wear perfume, drink alcohol, eat bananas or work with animals prior to attending
- Experiences take place in late-spring and summer and are weather dependent
- Weekday and weekend sessions are available
- Should an experience be postponed due to weather a new date will be offered
*Please note: Private Beekeeping is fully booked for 2024
Private beekeeping dates 2025
- May Friday 23rd May 2025 / Friday 30th May 2025 / Saturday 31st May 2025
- June Friday 6th June 2025 / Friday 13th June 2025 / Saturday 14th June 2025 / Friday 20th June 2025 / Saturday 28th June 2025
- July Saturday 12th July 2025 / Saturday 19th July 2025 / Friday 25th July 2025 / Saturday 26th July 2025
- August Friday 15th August 2025 / Saturday 16th August 2025
- Not suitable for spectators
Locations
- Norfolk
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