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National nucs, bred calm and ready to build
British-bred, five-frame Buckfast colonies on National frames. Calm enough to work in a t-shirt, and strong enough to build fast from the day they arrive.
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Overwintered nucs, proven through a winter before they reach you
Strong five-frame Buckfast colonies that have already come through a Welsh winter with a laying queen they know. Ready to build fast from early spring.
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Summer nucs, calm colonies ready to build from May
British-bred, five-frame Buckfast nucs, bred for temperament before anything else. Strong enough to give you a real shot at honey in your first year.
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Langstroth nucs, bred calm and ready for your Flow Hive
British-bred Buckfast colonies on Langstroth frames, hand-selected for temperament. Five frames of calm bees, a proven laying queen, and support every step of the way.
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Flow Hive nucs, calm bees that drop straight in
British-bred Buckfast colonies on Langstroth frames, the exact size a Flow Hive takes.
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Mated queens, bred calm before anything else
Calm Buckfast mated queens, hand-selected for temperament, reliable laying and strong honey production. Bred for colonies that are easier and calmer to manage.
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British queen bees: are UK reared queens worth it?
Thinking about British queens? Here’s what UK reared and mated queens actually give you, and how to pick a supplier you can trust.
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Beekeeping Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the 20 beekeeping questions we get asked most, from calm queens and varroa to feeding, swarming and winter losses.
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Getting started in Beekeeping
Thinking about keeping bees? This guide covers everything you need to know before your first hive arrives, from choosing equipment to buying your first colony.
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What is raw honey, and how do you pick a good jar?
Raw honey and the honey in most supermarket jars are not the same thing. This guide explains what raw honey actually is, why it matters, and how to spot the good stuff.
