Discover the secrets of the hive with our Beekeeping Experience.
Explore the lifecycle and roles of honeybees, the tools and equipment used in beekeeping, and learn about a selection of hive products.
After lunch, you’ll be putting on your protective equipment to meet our busy, buzzy friends up close, learn how to inspect a hive, and be given the chance to handle a frame of bees for yourself. It’s also the perfect moment for a photo opportunity, which we can send to you as a memento of your day.
The experience includes a hot or cold drink and a pastry or cake on arrival, another hot or cold drink during the break, with lunch also provided as part of the day.
It’s the perfect experience for anyone that finds bees fascinating or is even thinking of keeping their own bees and would like to know more.
Hatfield Park
£125 per person
Limited tickets are available, so please book in advance to secure your place and avoid missing out.
What do I need to wear?
Attendees must wear or bring to change into: a long-sleeved top, full-length trousers and closed footwear that goes above the ankle, such as walking boots. All protective equipment needed to work with the bees will be provided for you.
Who can attend?
The minimum age is 16.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
If it is raining, below 15°C, or very windy, we won’t be able to open the bees. This may mean the course is postponed at short notice. If your course is cancelled by us, we will do our best to find you a suitable alternative date. If we are unable to do so, your payment will be refunded in full.
Ahead of your experience, we will email you two weeks in advance with everything you need to know, including entrance details, parking information and the timetable.
If you have any further questions, please contact experiences@hatfield-house.co.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help.
