Introduction to Beekeeping Course

(Beginner- no experience required)

Aim: This is an introduction to beekeeping for complete beginners, to develop your keen interest to learn more about the extraordinary honeybee and the fundamentals of beekeeping. It will give an overview of the honeybee colony, some understanding of the role and requirements of a Beekeeper and provide information to help you make an informed decision, if you wish to progress further.   Learning Outcomes: To explain the merits of keeping bees e.g rewards, challenges and commitments. To identify the honeybee colony members, their respective differences and explain how the colony work together as a social group. To understand the honeybee lifecycle in relation to seasonal changes and outline some of the activities undertaken by beekeepers. To recognise and compare the components of common hive types and describe the everyday ‘kit’ required to keep bees. To identify the support and learning opportunities available from your local association, the British Beekeeping Association and online resources.

Course dates: *** 2025 COURSE IS NOW IN PROGRESS *** The next 3-day ‘Introduction to Beekeeping Course’ will be in SPRING 2026 (details to be announced in Nov 2025)   For further information, please contact Alison Holman, Education Secretary, holmae57@gmail.com

Course Location:
Bath Beekeepers’ Teaching Apiary,
Park Farm,
Newton-St-Loe,
Bath. BA2 9JA