Urban Beekeeping & Craft Beer Experience

Prepare for a unique adventure as you explore urban beekeeping in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Whether it's summer or winter, this hands-on workshop opens your eyes to the life of honey bees and their remarkable contributions to our ecosystem. With informative guidance, you'll learn about bee behavior, hive management, and the art of honey harvesting, all from experienced beekeepers.

The experience unfolds in a stunning location near The Shard, and the atmosphere buzzes with excitement. You'll admire the busy bees as they work diligently, and you might even get the chance to don a beekeeping suit to interact with them firsthand. Plus, as the workshop progresses, you'll discover how the honey extracted from these urban hives transforms into exquisite craft beer.

To top it off, you will enjoy a tutored tasting session at Hiver Brewery, where you'll sample a selection of honey beers brewed right from the local honey you learned about. It's not just an experience; it’s a delightful blend of nature, craftsmanship, and artisanal flavor!

What's Included

• A Two Hour Urban Beekeeping and Craft Beer Tasting in Kennington Park
• You will form part of a group of up to 12 participants

Summer Experience

• Introduction to bees and beekeeping in the city
• Get suited up ready for a hive inspection
• Opportunity to help the beekeeper handle the frames and finding the Queen Bee herself
• Followed by a tutored beer tasting
• 2 hour experience, including an hour of bees and an hour of beer

Winter Experience

• October - March 
• Introduction to bees with a more in depth look at how the colony works over the colder months
• Help the beekeepers prepare for the next season by building a hive, learning about the bi-products of the hive and understanding how to inspect the health of the colony over the winter
• Followed by a tutored beer tasting

When Is It Available

• The Summer Experience runs between April to September
• The Winter Experience runs between October to March 
• Vouchers are valid for use on selected dates throughout the year
• Current Scheduled 2025 Dates;
• 25th January 
• 8th February
• 8th March
• 12th / 26th April 
• 10th May
• 7th June

Suitable For

• Minmum age 18
• Please bring along valid ID
• Not suitable for those with a bee allergy or coeliac condition

Spectators

• Not suitable for spectators

Anything Else

• In case of bad weather, you will look at the life cycle of the bee, bi-products of the hive and build frames in place of beekeeping
• Please wear closed toes shoes, or socks with sandals
• Beekeeping suits will be provided for the summer season
• During the winter season, please dress warmly, as part of the activities will be taking place outside and we always want to be prepped in case a hive visit is possible