Find Beekeeping Near You

There are over 270 beekeeping area associations and branches who serve their local community with support and education.
The majority offer beekeeping experiences and training courses, support local events and sell honey.

If you are new to beekeeping you will need the help and advice of your local beekeeping association. Whether you are in Northumberland or the Isle of Wight there is a network of support. They will all be able to help you on your way to becoming a successful beekeeper.

*   Find out what's on offer in your area using our interactive map
*   Enter you postcode in the box below and click on 'Find nearest beekeeping association' to highlight your nearest BBKA branch
*   Clicking on the 'bee' will show you further information including the website address for your local beekeeper's association

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For Scotland please see the Scottish Beekeepers' Association
For Wales please see the Welsh Beekeepers' Association

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There are over 270 beekeeping area associations and branches who serve their local community with support and education. The majority offer beekeeping experiences and training courses, support local events and sell honey.

A lovely video made by our Twickenham and Thames Valley Beekeepers Association for their Centenary to show what it's all about:

There are over 270 beekeeping area associations and branches who serve their local community with support and education.
The majority offer beekeeping experiences and training courses, support local events and sell honey.