Full day introduction to beekeeping

Saturday 26th May, 10.00 to 5.00

Beekeeping is a wonderfully rewarding activity and it has an essential role in supporting wildlife and agricultural production. Even in the city you can plant fruit bushes or small crops and see them pollinated by bees, or keep bees yourself, if you have a garden and a good relationship with the neighbours. Bees in the city have an easier life than out in the countryside, as there are slightly higher temperatures, an extended flowering season, fewer pesticides and a larger variety of plants and sources of nectar.

This one-day introductory course is designed to give a general understanding of the role of bees in supporting wildlife and agricultural production and a taster of what it would be like to look after bees. In one day it can only offer a range of topics for consideration, together with the chance to have a practical session working on King Henry’s Walk Garden’s hives with the Garden’s experienced beekeepers, Alessia Bolis and Ian Bailey.

Attendees at last year’s one-day course found it a valuable experience: “…. An excellent day. I learnt a lot and greatly appreciate Ian sharing his knowledge and experience”; “Loved looking at the hives”; “I enjoyed it all, it was all fascinating”.

Numbers are limited and places must be booked in advance. To book, please email your name, telephone contact number and number of places required to rsvp@khwgarden.org.uk, phone or text 07901 931018, or click here to book online. Cost: £40 (£20 concessions), payable in advance.

Access: King Henry’s Walk Garden is completely accessible to wheelchair users. We have a wheelchair-accessible WC. We can provide induction loops on request – please text us on the number above to book one. Please let us know if you have any specific access needs. We will do our best to accommodate them.