Members Area

Become a member (direct BBKA, non-association)

Membership of the BBKA brings many rewards, whether you join via your local association or direct;

Support and mentoring in your local association*
Practical teaching at the training apiary of your local association*
Training and education meetings in your local association*
Online forum for beekeeping support
£10m third party public & product liability insurance
Monthly full cover membership magazine, BBKA News, posted to you
On-line BBKA News magazine archive which is fully searchable
Beekeeping examinations to the highest level
Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars
Webshop with educational books and dvds
Discounts from suppliers to help set up as a beekeeper

5% discount for all members from National Bee Supplies

You can join via your Local Associations here

If you want to become an Individual Member of the BBKA which offers the benefits above excluding those marked with * please email [email protected]

BBKA Membership Renewal (UK) -

BBKA Membership New (UK)-

Spring Convention Survey

Seeking views about BBKA Spring Convention 2021
Seeking views about BBKA Spring Convention 2021

Seeking views about BBKA Spring Convention 2021
2021 International Meeting of Young Beekeepers Cancelled

The 2021 International Meeting of young beekeepers which was due to take place in Slovenia has been cancelled. In the current pandemic, the organisers have decided that to ensure the wellbeing of participants the meeting cannot go ahead
Thank you for your exam or assessment payment

Thank you for your exam or assessment payment

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. We can only help if they are honeybees.
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
Log in information
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? - books that will help
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

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
Honey

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.
Asian Hornet Traps

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

The written exams of the BBKA are known as modules. There are 7 modules covering a wide range of aspects of beekeeping.