Beekeepers

Welcome to the 'Beekeepers' area which contains restricted content specifically for our beekeeping community.
Here you will find a wide range of resources and information to support existing BBKA members and Associations.
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If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

The National Honey Show

The 2024 National Honey Show takes place at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ on 24th - 286h October.

The National Honey Show is the UK’s premier honey show with international classes, lectures and workshops. British Beekeepers Association qualified honey judges are invited to work at the Show and the BBKA and it’s members support it.

The National Honey Show is a separate entity from the BBKA so please don’t contact the BBKA office staff with show enquiries.

For more information about the National Honey Show please visit the website www.honeyshow.co.uk and for specific enquiries please contact the National Honey Show General Secretary [email protected]

Latest

Swarm Talk

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 7.00pm: a BBKA zoom event on swarming.
Asian Hornet Events

Media Support and Tips for AHAT Teams, Tuesday 30th April 2024, 6.00pm
Andrew Durham Asian Hornet Presentations
Planting 150 Year Anniversary Trees

Remembering

On this page we remember beekeepers who have made a difference.
Lip balm and wax wraps information

In response to requests for further information about making and selling wax wraps and lip balms
BBKA Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic

BBKA statement that tells you that you CAN visit your out apiaries during the current strict lockdown because Defra say bees are livestock and like farmers you are expected to keep your livestock healthy.

Find Beekeeping Near You

Please use our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Swarm Collection

Beekeepers are often approached about winged, flying creatures, especially in the spring and summer period, when they are their most active simply working and are no cause for alarm. We can only help if they are honeybees.
Find a local Swarm Collector

If the bees have been identified as honey bees you can enter your postcode to find our nearest volunteer swarm collectors.
Honeybee Swarms

Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Learn the craft of beekeeping

Find your local BBKA branch.
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Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
How many eyes does a bee have?
How do I become a beekeeper?

How do I become a beekeeper? Why you should join a local association? Where can I find out about courses?