Being a beekeeper is not just a hobby but is a craft that allows you to join a long line of beekeepers going back thousands of years. It is an activity that is suitable for both young and old; a relaxing pastime to relieve the stress of work, something to take up in retirement, something to do together as a family, a topic that provides a lifetime of learning, and a great way to make new friends.

Our Basic Beekeeping course teaches everything you need to know to get started in beekeeping. It covers the knowledge and activities with a foundation upon which to build towards attempting suitable practical experience of keeping your own bees.