The UK’s largest beekeeping charity educating beekeepers and members of the public on all aspects of honey bees and beekeeping

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  • Did you know?

  • There are 3 types of honey bee in a hive:  a single queen, thousands of female workers and, in the summer, hundreds of male drones.

  • A queen can live for up to 5 years but the average worker bee lives for just 5 - 6 weeks.

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  • By joining the BBKA you are helping to support the charitable objects:
    'to advance the education of the public and beekeepers in the craft of beekeeping and promote the importance of bees in the environment'.

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Latest News

  • National Honey Day

    21st October 2026: a celebration of local honey & beekeeping. Read more

  • Yellow-legged Asian Hornet Week

    7th - 13th September 2026: We are urging everyone to stay alert, get informed and be ready to report any sightings of the invasive Yellow-legged Asian hornet. Read more

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  • Spring Convention

    Dates for 2027 are: 9th -11th April 2027 at Harper Adams University, Shropshire, TF10 8NB. Read more

  • Planting for Pollinators

    Help the bees by planting more flowers for them to feed on. Read more

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