Overview
If you are curious about what it would be like to open a hive for the first time, are thinking about owning a hive for yourself, or just want to see what it is like to be up close with a colony of honeybees, then this is the experience for you! ‘An Hour with the Bees’ is a dedicated session for you and your group of family/friends with a member of our Education Team at Quince Honey Farm. You will be kitted out for the session and be taken to a hive of honeybees and helped to open the hive, handle the bees, and answer any questions you may have about basic beekeeping. We guarantee an experience you will remember forever… you never forget the first time you open a hive!
Price: Each session costs £135 for 4 individuals. We can accommodate up to 2 more people, so 6 in total, at an additional cost of £25 per person. The session includes 1 hour dedicated time with a member of our Education Team for your group AND entry into the Full Attraction at Quince Honey Farm on the same day (open from 9:30am).
When: Sessions are available daily at 3:30pm*, until September. If you would like to enquire for a date that is not showing as available online, please email us on hello@quincehoneyfarm.co.uk or call us on 01769 572 401. If we are fully booked on the day you would like to come, or if the time does not suit your group, please do phone or email us just in case we can find a way to accommodate you. Please note there may be occasions when we are unable to offer the sessions daily due to staff availability, adverse weather conditions or extreme heat. A full refund will be given if this happens.
*Sessions are available to book twice a day, but the morning sessions (9:30am - 10:30am) can take up to 4 individuals maximum, while the afternoon sessions (3:30pm - 4:30pm) can take up to 6 individuals maximum at an additional cost.
How to book: You can book online (booking fee applies), by telephone on 017469 572 401, or in person in our shop. Sessions must be booked in advance.
Please note:
- The sessions are suitable for both adults and children aged 5 and over. Please inform us of the ages of the children in advance. Participating children must be able to listen to instructions and have the ability to be calm and gentle around the hives. All children must be supervised by accompanying adults.
- The session will be your own group of family/friends, groups are NOT mixed with other individuals.
- The morning sessions (9:30am - 10:30am) can take up to 4 individuals, while the afternoon sessions (3:30pm - 4:30pm) can take up to 6 individuals.
- The session costs the same £135 price whether it is booked for 1 individual or 4 individuals in the group. We can accommodate up to 2 more people, so 6 in total, at an additional cost per person.
- For groups of more than 6, please enquire via email on hello@quincehoneyfarm.co.uk This is not routinely offered, but we will do our best to accommodate you. Additional charges will apply per person.
What's Included
🧰 Equipment