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Beekeeping Experience with Lunch

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Explore the captivating world of beekeeping by joining a course in Kent! The Garden of England is the perfect place to learn about beekeeping. You will join a small group and discover the life and work of these fascinating creatures at Fort Amherst in Chatham. The beekeepers in Kent are passionate about their work, and their three-hour course is well worth it. During the session, your beekeeper host will explain and demonstrate the life cycle of bees and how a colony operates. Once you have put on your bee suit and gloves, it's time to head to the active beehive to observe what is happening. The roof and ceiling of the hive will be carefully lifted off to reveal the bee colony and assess its activities. Each member of the bee colony has a specific role to play, and they work together as a highly efficient team. They surround the brood nest with honey and pollen and bring in deliveries of fresh nectar collected from surrounding flowers. The Queen, who is the leader of the colony, is well protected by her loyal subjects and can be difficult to spot. The visit concludes with a delightful light lunch at the Pantry Café by the entrance of the Fort, and you can also take home a jar of delicious honey.

  • Learn about beekeeping in Kent
  • Group courses at Fort Amherst in Chatham
  • Take home a jar of local honey
  • Includes a light lunch at The Pantry Cafe

Half Day Beekeeping

  • Enjoy a beekeeping experience at Fort Amherst
  • Get kitted up in your bee suits and visit the live hives
  • Your beekeeper will demonstrate the life cycle of the bee and the real workings of the colony
  • Opportunity to view the bees coming and going, some laden with balls of pollen, you may see some young bees emerging from their cells, and even the queen!
  • Lots of interesting facts and information
  • A cream tea lunch is included comprising of a scone with cream and jam, a selection of sandwiches and a choice of either hot or cold drink
  • Take home a lovely jar of local honey and certificate

  • Minimum age 12
  • Under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult
  • You will form part of a group of up to 15 participants for this experience

Half Day Beekeeping

  • Selected dates between March and June
  • All dates are subject to weather conditions and availability
  • Sessions generally start at 11:00 finishing at 14:00

Current 2024 Dates

  • 30th March 
  • 27th April
  • 25th May
  • 29th June

Additional dates will be added, subject to demand


Minimum Age: 12 years

  • Participants should wear long-sleeved tops and sensible footwear
  • Vegetarian and vegan lunches are available- Please specify when booking your date

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