Beekeeping Experience Days
Get hands-on, practical knowledge in the craft of beekeeping and enjoy a day in the North Devon countryside.
Our expert beekeepers guide you through this engaging and informative day. You will get suited-up in protective clothing and have real experience of dealing with a hive of bees. You will be taught how to look after a colony of bees throughout the year with tips and advice for setting up your own hive.
What’s included:
- Meet and greet over a cuppa with members of our beekeeping team, who will be the hosts for the day
- Listen to a talk about bees and beekeeping, the work we do at Quince Honey Farm, and have a taste of our honeys
- Meet the bees! Get suited up and watch a hive be opened up
- Lunch in The Nectary Restaurant (included in price)
- Visit the apiary fields and do some real beekeeping, under supervision
- Refreshments and a chance to ask your hosts any beekeeping questions
- Goodie bag including our own honey, a 10% discount voucher for our shop and more
Price: £175 per person
Time: 10am – 4pm
There are no more dates available for 2024. To register your interest for 2025, please get in touch here.
Terms & Conditions:
- For ages 16 and over only
- There will be a risk assessment to read and sign on the day to show you understand the risks associated with being close to and working with a hive of bees. If you would like to see a copy in advance, please message us and we will be happy to email it to you.
- Do not take part if you have a known allergy to bee stings.
Knowledgeable, friendly leaders, who answered all our questions. Great setting, including the delicious lunch and coffee. I am now ready to get my own bees and to start producing honey! Fantastic day!