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Encouraging and advancing Bee culture since 1882

With over a 1000 registered beekeepers, Hampshire is one of the largest Beekeeping Associations in the British Isles.

Hampshire has one of the most diverse ranges of habitat in Europe, from upland chalk to acid heathland, from yellow fields of oil seed rape to deciduous woodland. All these landscapes provide great foraging for the wild woodland honey bee. All the bees we keep for honey are really wild creatures whose natural habitat is deciduous woodland but who choose to accept the ready made 'hollow trees' we provide in the shape of hives.

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Found a Swarm?

swarm of bees Don't Panic, bees in a swarm are universally in a good mood. If you would like them removed, try contacting your nearest Swarm Officer here

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If you think you might be interested in keeping bees, contact the local beekeeping association in your area