About us
Welcome to the Bristol Beekeepers website. Bristol Beekeepers is a branch of the Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA), a charity that promotes the advancement of the science of apiculture (beekeeping) and broader public awareness and education on the topic.
Bristol Beekeepers runs a full programme of social and educational events throughout the year. Many events are open to beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike as well as members of other clubs or associations. Our calendar of events can be found on our Events page. More details are provided in our newsletter which is regularly emailed to members. To become a new member see our membership page.
Bristol Beekeepers has an excellent apiary where members can practice the craft of beekeeping with the support of an experienced beekeeper and full protective kit being provided.
Many of our members also sell their own honey locally around Bristol. If you are interested in finding out about local sellers in your postcode, please contact our Secretary.
Introduction to Beekeeping
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January 10th,17th and 24th 2026
Little Stoke Social Club, Bristol
Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Next course: 10th, 17th and 24 January 2026
A three day introductory course to Beekeeping, by Bristol Branch of Avon Beekeepers Association. This three day course takes place over three Saturdays in January.
Our course aims to give you a good grounding in reality and will bring you into the educational processes of the local association, to equip you at the start of your journey towards becoming a competent beekeeper.
The course contains both lecture style teaching and practical elements, and we try not to keep you sitting still for too long.
Following on from this practical sessions are run at the club apiary over the subsequent year.
The cost of the course is £150, which includes a reference book (BBKA Guide to Beekeeping), local association membership, and a variety of other materials.
For more information see leaflet or email the secretary: secretary@bristolbeekeepers.org.uk
Events
We run a range of events ranging from apiary days to talks by guest speakers. Please check the calendar to see when events are running and what we are up to.
Please note that not all events are open to non members. If you are unsure please contact us to find out more information including how to become a member.
Taster Days
Are you interested in the life and work of the Honey Bee?
Have you often wondered about becoming a Beekeeper?
Do you want to understand more about how honey is created by the bees?
This years Taster Day has happened and the next one will be in August 2026.
We hold this at Bristol Beekeepers Club Apiary near Cribbs Causeway.
You will get the opportunity to wear a bee suit and look inside a hive as well as learn how to extract the honey.
Topics during the day:
Biology of the honeybee
The life cycle of the honeybee
The Beekeeping year
Frame building
Hive inspection
Honey Extraction
Meet our team
Our committee
David Thorne
President
Jim Daniels
Chairman
Neil Campbell
Apiary manager
Paul Moorhouse
Grounds Manager
Carol Fry
Secretary
Lydia Daniels
Treasurer
Jill O’Regan
Membership
Chris Morton
Education & Newsletter
Liz Thompson
Communications
Graham Barsby
Apiary Building’s Manager
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