Meet the Bees Taster Sessions

🐝 Meet the Bees – Open Sessions

Next Session: Saturday 15th May 2027
Location: Wisley Apiary, Surrey
Start times available: 09:45, 11:00, 12:15, 13:45

🐝 Experience Beekeeping Up Close!

Would you like to become a beekeeper but aren’t sure if the hobby is right for you?
Or are you simply fascinated by bees and want to learn more about these amazing pollinators?

Join us for a 60-minute “Meet the Bees” hands-on session, where you’ll get the chance to open hives, handle frames, and experience what it’s really like to work with honeybees.

All equipment and bee suits are provided — you just need to bring your own wellington boots to protect your ankles and feet. (Trainers are not suitable.)

🌻 What You’ll Get

• Approx. 1-hour guided practical session working with live colonies
• All protective equipment provided (bee suits, gloves, tools)
• Friendly instruction from experienced local beekeepers
• Learn fascinating facts about honeybees and their vital role in pollination
• A chance to meet our bees, our team, and like-minded enthusiasts
• Free parking available

💬 Did You Know?

🐝 1 in every 3 mouthfuls of food we eat is pollinated by bees!
Come and discover how these incredible insects help sustain our world.

🧒 Suitable For:

• Adults and families
• Children under 16 years are welcome if accompanied by an adult

💷 Cost

£60 per person

📝 How to Book

Sessions are by appointment only, payable in advance.
Please complete the form at the bottom of this page for each participant, selecting your preferred time slot:

Available Start Times:
09:45 | 11:00 | 12:15 | 13:45

One of our trainers will contact you to confirm your booking and time.

⚠️ Important Information

• You must bring your own wellington boots (for safety reasons).
• If you have an allergy to bee stings or carry an EpiPen, please let your tutor know and bring it with you to the session.
• Participation is only confirmed once your booking has been received.

🎥 Want to see what it’s like?
Watch the video by Mike from Arc Video featuring Bees & Beyond, who joined us for a Meet the Bees session — a great preview of what to expect! Or visit Bees and Beyond, the blogger of Bees & Beyond visited a few year’s ago, and provides a really good insight into the session.