Beekeeping Experience
Step into the fascinating world of honeybees with a hands-on beekeeping experience in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside near Bath.
A memorable encounter with one of nature's most important species
Hosted at a Georgian country house near Bath, this immersive experience combines traditional beekeeping knowledge with the opportunity to get close to a working colony.
Guided by a third-generation beekeeper, you'll discover how a colony works, how bees communicate and organise themselves, and how honey makes its journey from flower to hive.
Hands-on experience
Get close to working hives and experience beekeeping first-hand.
Expert guidance
Learn from John, a third-generation beekeeper.
Beautiful setting
Hosted within the grounds of a beautiful hotel
Something genuinely different
Ideal for couples, gifts, private groups and corporate guests.
Get closer to the hive
No previous beekeeping experience is required. The day is designed to be engaging, accessible and hands-on, giving you a very different appreciation for bees and the work involved in caring for them.
How a honeybee colony works
The different roles bees play within the hive
The fundamentals of bee biology
How bees produce honey
The craft and traditions behind beekeeping
What it takes to maintain a healthy colony
Time around working hives with an experienced beekeeper
THE SETTING
Grounds of a Georgian Country House
The experience takes place at within the grounds of a Georgian country house in the countryside near Bath. Its rural setting helps turn the activity into a genuine escape from the everyday rather than simply a beekeeping lesson.
Its location also makes the experience particularly well suited to visitors staying in Bath, Bristol and the wider South West.
YOUR BEEKEEPER
Traditional knowledge, shared personally
Your experience is hosted by John from BeeKos, a lifelong and third-generation beekeeper whose family connection to the craft began on the island of Kos in Greece.
Today that tradition continues in Wiltshire, with a focus on healthy colonies, ethical and sustainable beekeeping, and helping people discover the remarkable world inside a hive.