Events | British Beekeepers Association

A Queen rearing workshop for Master Beekeepers - This course is full and we cannot accept any further applications

The course is now full and we have a waiting list so no other applications can be considered. Read more

Spring Convention 2020

SEE YOU AT THE BBKA SPRING CONVENTION 3,4,5 APRIL 2020 Read more

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Winner of RHS Chelsea tickets announced

Our fundraising assistant Claire Hartry takes you on a tour of the national apiary and describes plans to improve it while drawing the winner of the two RHS Chelsea tickets donated by McQueen's Flowers.

Chelsea Flower Show Tickets

A HUGE thank you to McQueens for choosing us as their charity beneficiary for their honey bee themed celebration at Chelsea. Winner being announced on BBKA Facebook page right now!

Chelsea Flower Show 2019 ticket auction

Want to win a pair of tickets to the world-renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show? Here's your chance! Click the title above for full information and Ts and Cs.

Honey Bee Friendly holiday parks throughout the UK

Have a look for your next UK holiday destination to see if they are Honey Bee Friendly!

Swarm removal

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.

Find beekeeping near you

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

Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure

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Should I keep bees?

Bees are a vital instrument in our global food security. Honey is a wonderful natural resource and beekeepers are generally speaking very well balanced and calm people...

The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!

Gardening for bees

With the National Pollinators Strategy in full swing we could all do more to plant our gardens in optimisation for our hungry honeybees.

Honey

Asian Hornet Traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season