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Beekeeping for Beginners

A practical one-day course covering hive anatomy, seasonal care, inspections and your first harvest.

Honey flowing from a dipper

Thinking about keeping bees? This course gives you the confidence to start. We cover everything you need for your first season, with plenty of time at the hives.

Course outline

  • How a colony works through the year
  • Choosing a hive and the equipment you actually need
  • Carrying out a calm, safe inspection
  • Spotting swarming, disease and pests early
  • Harvesting and extracting your first honey

Everyone leaves with a handbook, a supplier list and three months of email support from our beekeepers.

What's included

  • Morning theory session and printed handbook
  • Two hands-on hive inspections
  • Equipment guide and supplier list
  • Lunch with honey tasting
  • Three months of email mentoring

Book this service

Pick a date and tell us how many are coming. A beekeeper confirms your booking within one working day.

Beekeeping for Beginners Full day (10:00–16:00) $145 per person

    No payment needed now — we confirm by email.