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:

  • Essential equipment and hive types

  • How to inspect a colony safely and confidently

  • Understanding and spotting brood, stores, and colony health

  • Seasonal management basics

  • Common beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them)

  • 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.