Discover the fascinating life of honeybees at Herd and Hive’s picturesque apiary, located at the Canalside Cafe in Kildwick, West Yorkshire. Surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales, this immersive experience offers a rare chance to get up close to working hives in a relaxed, rural setting.
After a full safety briefing, participants are provided with protective suits before heading to the hives. You will explore colonies of different sizes, including hives that can house over 50,000 bees, while learning how the colony functions and how honey is produced. Along the way, there is the opportunity to spot the queen bee and understand how she supports the hive’s structure.
Guided by an experienced beekeeper, you will also be introduced to the smoker and learn how it is used to safely manage the bees during hive inspections. The experience is designed to be both educational and engaging, offering plenty of opportunity to ask questions, observe closely, and take photographs.
At the end of the session, participants leave with a jar of pure Yorkshire Herd & Hive honey as a sweet reminder of the day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Protective beekeeping suit
Guided visit to working bee hives
Introduction to hive behaviour and honey production
Use and explanation of a smoker
Opportunity to spot the queen bee
Jar of Yorkshire Herd & Hive honey to take home
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
This experience involves live bees. While precautions are taken to minimise risk, it is not suitable for individuals with severe allergic reactions to bee stings.
This experience lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
Experiences run regularly between 1st May and 1st September and are weather dependent due to the conditions required for working with bees.
VOUCHER VALIDITY:
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase
EXPERIENCE LOCATION:
Kildwick Nr Skipton
HOW TO REDEEM YOUR VOUCHER:
Detailed instructions for booking your experience will be printed on your voucher.
