Beekeeping Experience
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Availability
Wednesdays & Saturdays - April to October
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Duration
90 mins
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Price from
£50pp
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Suitable for
Adults and Children age 3+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Introduction
A ‘must do’ experience!
The Bee Centre is the home of sustainable and ethical beekeeping in the UK.
Our flagship 'Bee Experience' is unusual, memorable and educational. It provides a 90-minute immersion into the fascinating world of the honeybee and attracts outstanding customer feedback.
Get kitted up in a beekeeping suit and gloves ready for your adventure.
Enjoy an introductory briefing with one of our experienced and entertaining beekeepers/educators.
Accompany your beekeeper into our purpose-built training apiary to explore the amazing lives of honeybees in a hive.
Get hands on with the bees and even have a picture taken with these incredible insects.
Return to our Visitor Centre for a relaxed honey tasting and discussion session.
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Why this experience is great for you
- Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of the honeybee
- Get up close and personal with these amazing insects
- See honeybees going about their daily business. You might even see the queen and get to watch baby bees emerging.
- Taste pure, raw honeys made by our talented girls.
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Facilities and additional information
Equipment Needed: Fully enclosed, outdoor footwear is essential. Please bring wellington boots or high-ankle walking boots. Sandals, flip flops, high heels, etc are not suitable. You will also need a long-sleeved top to go under the beekeeping suit.
The Bee Centre provide a beekeeping suit and heavy duty, sting proof gloves
Weather: Extreme rain, snow or thunderstorms may necessitate cancellation
Parking: Plenty of free parking available on site
Food and Drink: There is a coffee shop and gin bar on site
Toilets: Toilets are available on site
Additional Info: The apiary is a short distance up a farm track. It has woodchip flooring. Disability access can be arranged in advance. Please contact us for help/guidance.
Location
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