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! If you would like to purchase this as a gift for a loved one, we now offer this experience as a gift voucher too!
Price: Each session costs £150 for 4 individuals. We may be able to accommodate up to 2 more people, so 6 in total, at an additional cost of £25 per person.
When: Sessions are available daily, from April to September each year. 2027 dates are not yet set but will be from mid-March 2027.
Gift voucher: If you would like to purchase this experience as a gift voucher please click HERE
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.
- Session price is for up to 4 individuals and costs the same whether it is booked for 1 individual or 4 individuals in the group. We may be able to 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