British Queen Bees
Our British queen bees are mated in England and Wales. The best British mated queens the UK has to offer
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British Queen Bees For The United Kingdom
UK Mated Queens - Born, Reared and Raised in the UK
Welcome to Black Mountain Honey, your premier destination for top-quality UK mated queen bees. Want the very best UK mated queens we have to offer? You need to try our exceptional British honey bee queens which are meticulously bred and selected for their outstanding traits. Explore why our UK queen bees are the preferred choice for beekeepers nationwide and how to integrate them into your apiary.
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What a queen! Just went straight into the job. Two weeks in hive, eggs and larvae everywhere. Beautiful, full frame laying pattern. Bees are very calm and relaxed doing their job. I’m your customer forever. Excellent service, timely delivery. Everything as planned. Thank you very much BMH.
Rita Narbutiene
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British Mated Queens from BMH
At Black Mountain Honey, we take pride in offering a diverse selection of UK mated queen bees. We sell our own UK mated queens which are available between the end of May to August each season. We also sell Scottish Queen Bees from Jolanta, the head of Denrosa Apiaries UK queen rearing unit in Scotland.
Our UK Mated Queens and British Queen Bees are only available for a short period each year due to the UK climate. The required conditions for a successful UK queen mating are only achievable for two or three months per season, which is why we supplement our UK mated queen offering with early season imported queens, which are bred specifically for the UK climate. Learn more about our Buckfast queens HERE.
We take great pride in our homegrown UK mated F1 Buckfast queens, providing you options to suit different climates and preferences. Take a look at the video below to see how to we rear queen bees in the UK by grafting from selected Buckfast UK breeding stock. Our British queen bee UK are born, raised, reared and mated right here in the UK.
Elevate your beekeeping journey with our premium UK mated queen bees. Discover why beekeepers nationwide trust Black Mountain Honey for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Shop now and experience the difference of British excellence in beekeeping.
Six Reasons To Buy Our British Queen Bees
UNMATCHED QUALITY
Our commitment to excellence sets us apart. We maintain stringent standards to ensure that our UK mated queen bees are of the highest quality, surpassing the competition in reliability, quality and performance.
USED BY BEE FARMERS
Trust in the same bees that we use in our own beekeeping operation. Our dedication to quality extends from our hives to yours, guaranteeing superior results for your apiary. We use the same breeder queens as a number of bee farmers.
PERFECT FOR THE UK
A sprawling estate or a cosy back garden, our British queen bees are perfectly suited for any beekeeping environment. Their adaptability and gentle nature make them an ideal choice for beekeepers of all scales and settings.
REQUEEN BEEHIVES
When dealing with aggressive or underperforming colonies, our UK mated queen bees offer a reliable solution. Introduce a new queen to rejuvenate your hive and restore harmony among your bees.
BEST UK GENETICS
We mate our queen bees in the UK, using the finest UK based Buckfast genetics to ensure superior traits and performance. Experience the difference that quality queen breeding makes in your apiary.
RELIABLE DELIVERY
Take advantage of our next day delivery with a 4 pm cut off. Orders placed before the cut off time from Monday to Friday will be shipped the same day via Royal Mail Special Delivery, ensuring your queens arrive within 24 hours.
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Our new queen sorted out a very unhappy, unproductive hive. By the very next day the mood of our queen-less hive changed. They are back in business making honey.
Daniel Hayward
British Queen Bees
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Fast Delivery
Enjoy the convenience of the late delivery cutoff time. Orders placed before 4 pm Monday to Friday qualify for same-day shipping via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Rest assured, your queens will arrive within 24 hours, with Saturday delivery at no extra charge.
Customer Service
Our commitment goes beyond the transaction – we don't just deliver your queen bees UK; we support your beekeeping journey. We're dedicated to supporting you with informative videos and accessible customer service via phone, email, or WhatsApp.
Quality Products
Our focus on quality is clear. We provide the best mated queen bees that money can buy. Our pedigree UK mated Queens will give you the best possible beekeeping experience and have the power to completely transform your beekeeping experience.
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