Beekeeping Taster Sessions & Experiences

If you'd like to find out more about the world of beekeeping, we 2 hour Beekeeping Taster Sessions or Private Beekeeping Taster Sessions. Each experience will provide opportunities for you to get hands on with the bees or just observe, depending on how involved you'd like to be. 

BEEKEEPING TASTER SESSIONS

Our 2026 Beekeeping Taster Session dates have now been confirmed, so now is a great time to book your place or purchase a Birthday or Christmas Voucher for someone special. The minimum age for attending the course is 16 years. The cost of attending these sessions is £70. Contact us if you have any queries.

Sessions will be taking place during May, June and July on Saturday or Sunday mornings, from 10am till 12 noon. These 2 hour taster session is specifically designed for people who would like the opportunity to see into the fascinating world of the honey bee, without the need to get too hands on.  The session will include the following:

The workings of the hive and lifecycle of the honey bee

What is involved in managing bees throughout the year

How the bees produce honey and the journey from hive to jar

A chance to taste some of our honeys

A visit to our apiary to inspect the hives, including an opportunity to get hands-on (weather dependent).

All protective clothing will be provided, although you'll need to bring a pair of wellington boots!

Please note: The published dates are dependant on a minimum number of guests attending, so they may be subject to change. In this eventuality you will have the option to transfer to another date of your choice.

Here are some of the reviews from past attendees:

"Amazing course if you are looking to start your beekeeping journey. I didn't feel overwhelmed with information but at the same time I felt everything was covered and it was amazing to get some real hands on experience with the bees. David & Georgina are fantastic hosts and their honey is amazing!"

"I booked a surprise 2 hour beekeeping and honey tasting experience for my partners’ birthday and I’m so pleased I stumbled upon Nearly Home Beekeeping! This was an amazing experience from start to finish. David and Georgina are so knowledgable and such a lovely, welcoming and fun couple. We had a great time and could happily have stayed beyond 2 hours to learn more and obviously taste more of the delicious honey bee offerings. Thank you so much."

"If you are like me, wanted to be a beekeeper but not knowing much about it, this Taster course will just be what you are looking for. Though it's only a 2 hours session, it's very informative and some hands on experience as well. David and Georgina are very knowledgeable and very helpful in explaining and in answering any questions you have. Also, they are able to help you getting started if you are looking to have your own hive and bees. I would highly recommend this course to any beginner. Oh Yes, You get to taste some lovely honey too!!!"

    Weekend Sessions 

   10am till 12 noon

• Sunday 31st May
• Saturday 20th June
• Sunday 26th July

PRIVATE BEEKEEPING TASTER SESSIONS

Our private Beekeeping Experiences are designed for couples and are great as a special gift for a loved one or friend. This 2 hour taster session will provide an opportunity for couples to learn about the fascinating world of the honey bee, with an opportunity to see inside some of our hives and of course taste some of our honeys. These sessions can be purchased in advance and will be arranged at a mutually convenient time until mid September.

The session will include the following:

• The workings of the hive and lifecycle of the honey bee
• How the bees produce honey and the journey from hive
  to jar
• A chance to taste some of our honeys
• A visit to our apiary to inspect the hives, including an
  opportunity to get hands-on (weather dependent).

All protective clothing will be provided, although you'll need to bring a pair of wellington boots!

The cost of our private beekeeping experience is £210. Please email us at georgina@nearlyhomehoney.co.uk for further information.

Here's the feedback we received from one of our private sessions this year:

"I booked a surprise 2 hour beekeeping and honey tasting experience for my partners’ birthday and I’m so pleased I stumbled upon Nearly Home Beekeeping! This was an amazing experience from start to finish. David and Georgina are so knowledgable and such a lovely, welcoming and fun couple. We had a great time and could happily have stayed beyond 2 hours to learn more and obviously taste more of the delicious honey bee offerings. Thank you so much."