Ever wondered what it's like to be a beekeeper? Then you’re about to find out! Our beekeeping experience sessions are set amongst the rural fields of Astwick in rural Bedfordhire. You will gain an insight into life as a beekeeper, and receive practical, hands-on experience with a real hive of bees in our ultimate beekeeping experience session.
After introductions, Andre will run through a short intro to honeybees and beekeeping, including safety around hives. During this introduction Andre will explain how bees live, work and make honey. Then it will be time to put on a beekeeping suit and have an up close look at the hives. You’ll hold a frame of bees and identify workers and drones and try to find the Queen bee.
LOCATION: Astwick Bury Farm, Astwick SG5 4BH - Closest train station is Arlesey, 25 mins from London Kings Cross, then taxi from Arlesey to Astwick Bury Farm.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
All you need to bring is a sense of adventure and a pair of wellies! Sessions are held outdoors, last two hours and we'll finish the session with a refreshing Hitchin Honey Gin and Tonic made with honey from our own hives.
Please note, during this experience you will be in very close proximity to alot of honeybees, if you have an allergy to bee stings this experience will not be suitable for you.
HOW TO BOOK:
Contact information for booking a place on this experience will be provided on your voucher.
Our sessions are held on selected Saturdays between May and August in groups of 10. This experience may only be booked and attended by adults over the age of 18.
