We're a small, family-run beekeeping business in Dorset, specialising in carefully raised nucleus colonies, Buckfast and Carniolan queen bees, and local honey. We believe in quality over volume, with honest advice and personal support to help your bees thrive.
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Whether you're starting your first colony, looking for a replacement queen or simply enjoying local Dorset honey, we're here to help. Explore our carefully raised nucleus colonies, Buckfast and Carniolan queen bees, and honey produced by our bees here in Dorset.
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A nucleus colony is a small, established colony with brood, food stores and a laying queen. Our calm, carefully raised nucs are available on National and Langstroth frames, helping you start or expand your apiary.
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Carefully selected Buckfast and Carniolan queen bees for requeening, making splits and developing your colonies. Explore our virgin and mated queen options, with practical advice when you need it.
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Discover honey produced by our bees in Dorset. From golden runny honey to smooth soft-set varieties, enjoy the flavours of the countryside around the Jurassic Coast.
View HoneyMeet Charlie and Lorraine, the family behind the hives.
We're Charlie and Lorraine, the people behind Jurassic Bees, our family bee farm in Dorset. From caring for our apiaries to raising queens and preparing nucleus colonies, we're personally involved in what we do. Watch our video to meet us and get a glimpse of life with our bees near the Jurassic Coast.
From our family bee farm on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, we focus on healthy colonies, carefully planned seasonal dispatch and practical advice. We want you to feel confident choosing your bees and supported once they arrive.
Regular inspections, responsible Varroa management and careful breeding help us raise strong, healthy colonies.
Choose an April overwintered nuc, May new-season nuc or June summer nuc. We plan dispatch around your selected delivery period and colony readiness.
Friendly, practical guidance from our own beekeeping experience, before and after your bees arrive.
Based on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, we give our bees personal attention and take pride in the colonies we raise.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your skills, explore practical videos and honest advice from our Dorset apiaries.
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Thinking about keeping bees? Start with our chosen beginner video and learn how to prepare for your beekeeping journey.
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SEASONAL ADVICE
Stay one step ahead of the seasons. Discover what to check in your colonies and the key jobs for each month.
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DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
Go beyond the basics, understand how bees work and make more confident decisions when managing your colonies.
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