The Art of Beekeeping Workshop

An Immersive Introduction to Beekeeping

Dates - 2025 TBC
Time - TBC
Cost - £75 (including tea/coffee + cake and beekeeping tools/ equipment) 
Participants - Approximately 12 places per group. We always like to keep our group size small.
Age: 16+ 
Experience Level: No prior experience required! 

Location:

Location Option 1 - The Wild Bee Workshop and Apiary, Dorking, Surrey 
Location Option 2 - Twickenham Apiary, London
(Please note the date and location selected when booking. Exact locations will be confirmed 2 weeks prior to the course) 

About your host!

Embark on a fun, memorable and immersive beekeeping adventure, led by our Head Apiarist - Sam the Bee man.

With over 10+ years experience working with honeybees in the UK and collaborating with rural beekeeping projects across East Africa (Kenya, South Sudan, Congo, Uganda, Tanzania), Sam shares his unique perspective on beekeeping and his buzzing passion for the magical world of bees. Supporting people, planet and pollinators, he has helped beekeepers in East Africa boost their income with value-added products and taught them how to produce low-cost beeswax. Sam’s efforts go beyond honey; they’re about empowerment, self-sufficiency, and building communities.

What to expect?

Your day with the bees is split into several sections.

The workshop will commence with a friendly introduction, then ease you into some bee theory. Topics we will dive into include - the importance of bees, reproduction and swarming, the inner workings of a colony, bee biology, their secret communication skills, sourcing your own bees, beekeeping equipment, ethics and sustainability and so much more. We love curious minds, so feel free to ask away and get all your buzzing questions answered!

You will get the opportunity to be a ‘honey connoisseur’! Of course there will be a lot of honey for you to sample, including our 3* Great Taste Award winning collection. Sam will explain how and why honey comes in so many delicious varieties. You will also get the opportunity to taste honey from our sponsored Bee Keeping initiatives in East Africa, a truly unique experience that is drastically different in flavour!

We will get you kitted up in your trendy beekeeper suit and head off to one of our apiaries. You'll get up-close and personal and look inside the hive, where the magic happens. Expect plenty of bee interaction as we handle these tiny, hardworking creatures—giving you a fascinating glimpse into the life of these essential pollinators. If we’re lucky, we might just see the Hive’s Royal Highness herself... the almighty Queen Bee!

What should I bring:

Your happy face :) 

What to Wear:

Please come in comfortable attire - you do not need to dress to impress the bees! Please ensure you are wearing appropriate clothing - long trousers and closed toe shoes needed. No open toe shoes, shorts, dresses or skirts. (Avoid wearing any fragrance / perfume!)

What we will provide:

Beekeeping equipment - bee suits, gloves, tools etc. Please let me know your size beforehand so I can provide appropriate clothing.
Tea and cake - Please let us know of any allergies / preferences

At the end:

You will leave with an abundance of knowledge and a truly enlightening experience with our pollinators friends. You will also receive a certificate and a guide, covering the topics we ran through the day. Oh, you get a jar of our honey to take home too!

Please note:

IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO BEE STINGS, PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE BOOKING. We are fully insured and have first aid training.

Vouchers are available - this experience makes the ultimate gift for family and friends too!