Represent the views of beekeepers all over the UK

Backed by our 25,000 strong Membership we sit on DEFRA Boards to represent the needs of beekeepers and honey bees to make sure we are top of the Government Agenda in Environmental capacities

We have representatives on the Bee Health Advisory Forum

We are members of CONBA

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Urgent Appeal to Write to your MP

Our Chair Anne Rowberry has made an urgent appeal to members to write to their MP supporting an amendment to the Environment Bill which would protect pollinators from pesticides.
Asian Hornet nest found at Ascot

NBU inspectors have been able to track hornets back to a nest in Ascot and destroy it.
First Confirmed UK Sighting of Asian Hornet in 2021

BREAKING NEWS: DEFRA says that a confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet has been made in Berkshire.
Winners of 2021 Photo Competition

Winners of the 2021 Photo Competition announced for all three categories.

Lecturers & Speakers

Enhance your meeting and extend your educational programme by booking a specialist beekeeping speaker. The specialisms of the speakers are listed within
BBKA YouTube Practical beekeeping Videos

The BBKA have a YouTube Channel available where there is a playlist dedicated to practical beekeeping videos. These are short clips designed to explain and help you with your beekeeping.
Apiary Video

Have a look at a video of the National Beekeeping Centre
Bee and Bee

Have space available to house a hive? Have good forage and plants you'd like to pollinate?
Fund Research

BBKA welcome applications for University Research project funding in 2019 and 2020. Applications for funds of approximately £5000 -£10,000 are invited
Develop young beekeepers

BBKA works hard to raise the profile of beekeeping amongst young people through its schools programme and Junior certificates to ensure the next generation will be well equipped to do the important work we urgently need to continue
Champion bees

We advise government on their Pollinators Strategy and our network of local beekeeping associations support their communities to improve the environment for honeybees and other pollinators

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
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Log in information
Honeybee Swarms

A collection of photos of honeybee swarms. Some photos of beautiful honeybees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help the public recognise honeybee swarms and then use the swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honeybees!
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
Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
Identifying Asian Hornet

How to identify an Asian Hornet in three easy steps - a poster you can print - an app you can download
The Asian Hornet

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