Quality queens,
calm colonies
Choosing the right queen can feel overwhelming. There are so many options, and the stakes feel high. We get it. That's why we've made this as straightforward as possible.
Our bees are selected for calmness, productivity, and disease resistance
Our queens are bred to thrive in UK conditions
Unlimited support after your purchase
Live Arrival and Drone Failure guarantee — we guarantee your queens arrive alive and underwrite them in their first season against drone laying
We stand behind every queen we sell
Why beekeepers trust us
Family-run, with partners we've worked with for years. Black Mountain Honey is built on multiple family units working together. Laurence and Helen run the business and personally handling all customer support. Richard and Ben are father-and-son queen producers with generational expertise. Zayne and Chrissy handle videography and management.
We're proud to support multiple UK families through our work. We handpick every supplier and maintain the same partnerships year after year. No rotating vendors. No shortcuts.
Health documentation and National Bee Unit approval for all queens
DASH accredited
Hundreds of positive reviews and happy customers who come back year after year
See what our bees are really like on our YouTube channel
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Our queens
All our queens are F1 Buckfast Mated Queens — bred for calm temperament, high honey production, and natural disease resistance.
Bred for Varroa Sensitive Hygiene. These bees actively detect and remove Varroa-infested brood. A smart choice if you want bees that help manage mite pressure naturally, without relying solely on treatments.
Our core line — the queens most of our customers choose and come back for year after year. Decades of selective breeding for consistency and reliability. These represent the typical Black Mountain Honey experience: proven performance, calm temperament, and strong productivity.
Bred and mated in secluded UK breeding stations by trusted family producers we've worked with for years. Fully acclimated to British weather, proven to thrive through wet summers and cold winters. The natural choice if you want locally raised bees.
Not sure which to choose? All our queens, regardless of line, are rated 10 out of 10 for beginner beekeepers. Calmness and temperament are our top priorities across all varieties. Laurence's top pick for beginners? Our best-value F1 Buckfast queens — proven, reliable, and a great place to start. Still unsure? Read Which Queen is Right for My Setup or ask us. We’re happy to help you choose.
What to expect
Many customers start with one queen and come back year after year. That's the kind of relationship we're after.
Before you buy
We'll tell you exactly when queens are available. Most are seasonal (spring through late summer), and popular varieties do sell out, especially the Premium and VSH lines.
After you buy
We don't disappear after the sale. Got a quick question? Start with Buzz, our instant chatbot, for fast answers anytime. Need more help? You get detailed introduction instructions with every queen, and our team is always on hand — ask us as many questions as you like, for as long as you need. There are no silly questions.
Reliability you can count on
When you request a dispatch date, we hit it. No excuses, no last-minute surprises. We know your beekeeping plans depend on timing, and we take that seriously.
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Want to learn more
Explore our beekeeper course, from Foundation to Advanced Beekeeper. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, we’ve got you covered.
Wondering what makes our UK, BMH, and VSH queens different? This guide explains each line, their strengths, and which might suit your setup.
A practical guide to choosing the right queen based on your experience level, location, hive setup, and goals. Start here if you're feeling overwhelmed by the options.
Temperament is the number one concern for most beekeepers. This guide explains what makes bees calm, how quickly temperament changes after requeening, and which queens we recommend for the gentlest colonies.
Step-by-step instructions for introducing a new queen to your colony. Covers both the cage introduction method and direct release, plus what to do if it doesn't go to plan.