Get suited and booted to discover the secrets of one of the most important and fascinating creatures on the planet.
On our Beekeeping Experience you’ll discover the lifecycle and roles of honeybees, all the different tools and equipment used in beekeeping, and learn about a selection of hive products.
Beelieve it or not…
Collectively, a large, healthy colony of bees can fly the equivalent of many times around the earth in a single day.
After lunch, you’ll be donning 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 point for a photo opportunity, which we can send you as a memento of your day.
Finally, after you’ve honed your hive-handling technique, it’s time to relax with a honey-tasting session, featuring a pre-prepared selection of local honeys to savour.
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. Bee quick and book your experience now.
WHAT DOES THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDE?
Visitors will enjoy access to the full menu from the Coach House Kitchen. On arrival, you will be offered a hot or cold drink and a pastry or cake, with another hot or cold drink at the break. At lunch, you will be treated to a main, dessert and drink from the restaurant. In addition, guests will receive a honey tasting session and a beekeeping goody bag including a jar of Hatfield Park honey and a beeswax candle.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING/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?
Minimum age 16 – though in that case a parent/guardian may have to sign the waiver.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS UNSUITABLE?
If it is raining, below 15c, or very windy we won’t be able to open the bees. This may mean that the course is postponed at short notice. If your course is cancelled by us, we’ll try our best to find you a suitable alternative date. If we’re unable to, we’ll refund your payment in full.
WHAT COVID MEASURES ARE IN PLACE?
COVID measures will be in place subject to legislation at the time.
We’ll send you an email two weeks before your course with all information you need with regards to entrances, parking, the timetable and more.
Can’t find a date that works for you? All of our experiences can be run on a requested basis for group or party.
For further information please email experiences@hatfield-house.co.uk, and a member of our operations team will respond to your enquiry.
