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'

Specialist Members

Specialist Members of the BBKA are organisations engaged in promoting special sections of the craft and practice of beekeeping or related activities.

Specialist Members 2022 - 23

Bee Craft Ltd
Bee Diseases Insurance Ltd
Bees Abroad
BIBBA (Bee Improvement & Bee Breeders Association)
Central Association of Beekeepers
NDB (National Diploma in Beekeeping)
National Honey Show

Latest

Learning Online
Oakgrove School

The latest school to be awarded BBKA Beacon School status.
BBKA Learning Platform

Details of how to access our Online Learning Platform and what information is available.
Honeyed Apple and Hazelnut Galette

This recipe showcases British apples at their best and is a great alternative to the usual pies and crumbles.

Become a member of the BBKA

Membership of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) brings many rewards. Join via your local association or as a BBKA Direct Member.
Classes and Benefits of Membership of the BBKA

BBKA has different levels of membership with different benefits written into them. Find out more here.
Insurance

An explanation of the insurance available with your BBKA membership.
Schools

We strongly recommend that a school keeping bees becomes a member of the BBKA.
School Membership

Advice for branches and associations regarding School members.

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?