Beginner Beekeeping 1-to-1 Experience
Thinking about keeping bees but not sure where to start?
This private 1-on-1 beginner sessions onWednesdays or Thursdays. This session is designed to give you the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on experience you need to begin your beekeeping journey safely and successfully.
You’ll spend dedicated one-to-one time learning the basics of beekeeping — from understanding the hive and bee behaviour to handling frames, spotting the queen, and carrying out a full hive inspection.
We’ll cover:
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Essential equipment and hive types
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How to inspect a colony safely and confidently
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Understanding and spotting brood, stores, and colony health
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Seasonal management basics
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Common beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them)
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What you need to get started at home
This is a relaxed, practical, no-pressure session tailored entirely to you. Whether you're completely new or still deciding if beekeeping is right for you, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear next step.
No prior experience needed — just curiosity.
Optional: Add a Guest
You’re welcome to upgrade your session and bring a friend, partner or family member to share the experience. Your guest will take part in the full session alongside you. (Additional fee applies.)
A private, hands-on introduction to beekeeping designed for complete beginners. Spend dedicated time in the apiary learning how a hive works, how to handle bees safely, and how to carry out a confident hive inspection.
You’ll cover essential equipment, understanding brood and stores, seasonal basics, and what you need to start your own colony.
Relaxed, practical, and tailored entirely to you — no experience necessary.
Once booked, we’ll contact you to schedule your experience. Beekeeping sessions are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.