Come and spend time with our family at the hives. Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply curious, you’ll leave with your hands smelling of propolis, your mouth full of raw honey, and a whole new respect for these remarkable creatures.
All equipment provided · Families welcome · Raw honey included · Small groups only
Both experiences are hands-on, unhurried, and very much part of how our family works with bees
The perfect introduction. Three unhurried hours with the bees — learn the essentials, get inside a live hive, and taste honey straight from the comb. A brilliant gift experience.
A proper day in the apiary. Work alongside us through the full rhythm of a beekeeping day — from morning inspections to afternoon extraction. Bring a packed lunch and a love of learning.
Both experiences make brilliant gifts. We’ll send a printed gift certificate with a personal note for any occasion — birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day, or just because.
Request a Gift VoucherArrive at our apiary in Edmondsham. Meet the Davidge family, have a cup of tea, and get fitted into your beekeeping suit, gloves and veil. We'll talk through what the day holds and answer any questions before we head to the hives.
A relaxed walkthrough of how a honeybee colony works — the queen, workers, drones, their roles, communication, and the remarkable social structure inside every hive. We'll show you frames, comb, and equipment up close.
Hands on the smoker, hive tool in hand — you'll open a live hive and work through the frames alongside us. We'll show you how to spot the queen, read the brood pattern, and assess what the colony needs. You'll feel the warmth of the hive and hear the sound of sixty thousand bees working.
A break for your packed lunch with a proper honey tasting — raw Edmondsham honey, different harvests, maybe some comb straight from the frame. The ducks may also appear at this point.
The afternoon is practical. You'll help uncap frames, load the extractor, spin the honey out, filter it and pour it into jars. The jar you fill on the day is yours to take home. This is the part that sticks with people.
We'll talk through swarm biology, managing hives across the seasons, and — if you're thinking about keeping bees yourself — what it really involves day-to-day. Honest advice from people who've learned the hard way.
Open questions, a browse of our equipment, and a chance to pick up extra honey or beeswax products. You'll leave with your jar of honey and a proper appreciation for what these bees are doing.
Arrive at our apiary in Edmondsham. Tea, introductions, and kitting you out in your beekeeping suit, gloves and veil. We'll explain what we're going to do and make sure everyone's comfortable before we step into the apiary.
A friendly introduction to how a honeybee colony works — caste structure, communication, the annual cycle, and why bees matter. Plenty of time for questions.
The highlight. You'll open a live hive with us, handle frames, use the smoker and hive tool, look for the queen, and get a real feel for what beekeeping involves. Unhurried, hands-on, and genuinely memorable.
Back inside for a proper honey tasting — raw, unfiltered, straight from our hives. We'll answer any remaining questions and send you off with a jar of Edmondsham honey.
Head home — or stay for a full day if you've caught the bee bug. We're always happy to convert a half day into a full day booking, subject to availability.
We keep our groups small — usually no more than four people at a time — so you get proper time with the bees and with us. Drop us a message and we’ll get a date sorted.