About
Experience Beekeeping in the Cotswolds
Love honeybees and nature?
Looking for a memorable gift or experience whilst visiting the Cotswolds?
...or perhaps you're even considering taking up beekeeping yourself.
Visit our apiary in the heart of the Cotswolds and learn all about honeybees and being a beekeeper with this 2-hour introductory experience, run by Bee Yummy Honey founder, Ed.
After a short introduction to the life of honeybees and a beekeeper's year, we'll get kitted up, get the smoker puffing and open some of our hives to meet these fascinating insects.
This experience is all about you and we'll go at a pace that suits you. There will be plenty of time to ask any questions and, if you feel comfortable, you'll experience holding frames of bees and hopefully spotting the Queen along the way!
With this hands-on experience, you'll learn all about the different parts of a beehive, what drone and worker bees look like, where the brood is raised, what our bees forage on and where the honey is stored.
On return to the Honey Shed, you'll see how we process our beeswax and extract honey - from hive to jar! Before you depart, you'll receive a gift bag as a memento of your experience and we'll also have a range of honey, candles and beeswax wraps to buy as gifts for friends or family.
A personal experience
To ensure the quality of experience and enjoyment for guests we only host small groups or families.
Please see our prices below:
1-2-1 Beekeeping Experience: £125
Beekeeping Experience for Couples or Friends (max. 2 people): £140 (£70 each)
Family Beekeeping Experience (max, 2 adults and 2 children over 12yrs): £175
Experiences run during June and July.
We can be flexible on dates and times so please contact us on the enquiry form to book.
Give a Beekeeping Experience as a gift - contact us to arrange an email/printable voucher!
Booking guidelines:
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Minimum age: 12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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The experience is not recommended if you are allergic to bee or wasp stings
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Access to the hives is uneven under foot. Not suitable for wheelchair users - please enquire prior to booking if you have any mobility concerns
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Please note - our experiences are held on a working farm. Whilst we'll try our hardest to ensure it's as 'Instagram-able' as possible (!!), this is an authentic and rustic experience.
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You will be required to sign a disclaimer on the day before starting your session
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Session length – about 2 hours
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Start Time – no earlier than 10am (morning sessions) and 2pm (afternoon sessions)
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Cancellation – If for any reason the session is cancelled by you, 25% of the session fee will be retained and the balance returned to the account that booked the session.
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Experiences are held outside and as such are weather dependent. We endeavour to hold sessions if there are light showers but bees dislike rain in their hives so we may need to re-arrange on occasion and will give 48 hours notice of any cancellation. Guests will be invited to rebook at a convenient time.
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Please advise us of any medical conditions ahead of the event
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For any questions email: buzzbeeyummy@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule your beekeeping experience, please contact us via email (buzzbeeyummy@gmail.com) or call 07557 565524 at least 48 hours before your session is due to start.
If for any reason the session is cancelled by you, 25% of the session fee will be retained and the balance returned to the account that booked the session as we are generally unable to fill spaces at such a late stage.