Pre-Order Nucs in the UK – Secure Your Bees Early
Our 6-frame nucleus colonies raised in Dorset are available to pre-order for 2026. Choose from Overwintered (April), Spring (May), or Summer (June) nucs, each headed by a proven UK-mated Buckfast queen. Pre-ordering ensures you secure your bees ahead of demand.
Nucs for Sale UK – 6-Frame Bee Nucleus Colonies
Premium 6-frame nucleus colonies with UK-mated Buckfast queens. Raised in Dorset and available nationwide for collection or delivery.
Trusted UK Supplier of 6-Frame National & Langstroth Nucs
Dorset-raised 6-frame National and Langstroth nucs for sale in the UK, supplied in brand-new Paynes poly nucs and headed by calm, productive Buckfast queens. Perfect for both standard UK hives and Flow Hives.
Dorset Delivery & Nationwide
Hand-delivered locally or securely shipped across the UK
UK-Mated Buckfast Queens
Gentle bees with strong brood patterns
NBU Hygiene Standards
Disease checked, Varroa managed & biosecure
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Nucs for Sale UK — Healthy 6-Frame Bee Nucleus Colonies
Strong, calm bee nucs for sale UK, raised in Dorset. Available on National (also WBC compatible) or Langstroth frames, including Flow Hive.
Our 6-frame nucleus colonies are supplied in secure, brand-new Paynes poly nuc boxes with 3–4 frames of brood, food stores and a proven UK-mated queen. Choose from Overwintered (Apr), Spring (May) or Summer (Jun) nucs — all available to pre-order so you can secure your bees for the season ahead.
At Jurassic Bees, every nuc is raised under NBU biosecurity standards and adapted to the UK climate. Whether you’re a beginner or expanding your apiary, our honey bee nucs for sale are calm, productive colonies — available for collection in Dorset or UK-wide delivery.
Choose Your Nucleus Colony
From April
Overwintered Nucs for Sale UK
Winter-proven colonies for rapid spring build-up. Supplied in Paynes 6-frame poly nucs.
View Overwintered Nucs for SaleFrom May
Spring Nucs for Sale UK
Spring colonies ideal for strong build-up before summer flows. Supplied in Paynes 6-frame poly nucs.
View Spring Nucs for SaleFrom April
Langstroth Nucs for Sale UK
Overwintered Langstroth nucs, Flow Hive friendly. Supplied in Paynes poly nucs.
View Langstroth Nucs for SaleFrom May
Langstroth Spring Nucs for Sale UK
Spring Langstroth nucs (limited numbers). Flow or standard hives.
View Langstroth Nucs for SaleShop by Hive Type — National or Langstroth
Choose the nuc style that matches your brood box. National nucs suit traditional UK hives, while Langstroth nucs are ideal for Flow Hive setups without adaptors.
NATIONAL
National Nucleus Colonies
6-frame National nucs on new frames with a proven UK-mated queen. Supplied in Paynes poly nuc boxes.
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LANGSTROTH
Langstroth Nucleus Colonies
6-frame Langstroth nucs compatible with Flow Hive brood boxes. Calm, productive colonies with UK-mated queens.
Buy Langstroth NucsNuc Season Availability — Overwintered, Spring & Summer
Typical dispatch windows (weather dependent). All nucs supplied in brand-new Paynes 6-frame poly nucs. Overwintered from April, Spring from May, Summer from June.
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National, WBC & Langstroth Nucs for Sale UK
National Nucs (British Standard & WBC Compatible)
British Standard National nucleus colonies, supplied on new frames and foundation in secure Paynes poly nuc boxes. Each nuc includes 3–4 frames of brood plus food stores (total 6 frames) and a proven UK-mated queen.
WBC Compatibility: WBC brood boxes are designed to take National frames. This means our National nucs can be transferred directly into a WBC hive with no adaptors required.
Availability: Overwintered (April), Spring (May), Summer (June).
Best for: UK beekeepers running National hives or WBC hives.
Langstroth Nucs (Flow Hive Compatible)
Langstroth-frame nucs, raised in Dorset and fully compatible with Flow Hives and other Langstroth brood boxes. Each nuc includes 3–4 frames of brood plus food stores (total 6 frames) and a proven UK-mated queen. No adaptors or modifications needed.
Availability: Overwintered (April), Spring (May), Summer (June).
Best for: Flow Hive owners and beekeepers starting with Langstroth equipment.
Which Nuc is Right for You?
Every 6-frame nucleus colony is health-checked, Varroa-managed and headed by a proven UK-mated queen. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the right nuc:
- Overwintered Nucs — The earliest and strongest start in spring. Hardy, disease-checked colonies that build fast when forage begins.
- Spring Nucs — Newly established 6-frame colonies with vigorous queens. Perfect if you want steady growth through the main season.
- Summer Nucs — Flexible option for later starters or apiary expansion. Build colonies up for winter and the following season.
- Frame Standard — Available on British Standard National or Langstroth frames with new foundation, giving your bees a clean, disease-free start.
- Ordering & Delivery — Pre-order nucs to secure availability. Collect in Dorset or choose safe UK-wide delivery via Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Seasonal Nucs for Sale UK — Overwintered, Spring & Summer
Overwintered Nucs (April): Strong, hardy colonies proven through winter — ideal if you want early-season honey bee nucs for sale with the fastest spring build-up.
Spring Nucs (May): Balanced option with vigorous new queens. A popular choice for beginners searching for bee nucs for sale UK.
Summer Nucs (June): Flexible choice for later starters or expanding apiaries — build strong colonies for the following season.
*Approximate yields, weather dependent
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How to Transfer a Nuc — and Ongoing Mentoring
We don’t just sell bees — we stay with you after delivery. Each season we guide dozens of new beekeepers through their first year and support experienced keepers too. Get practical, timely help by phone, email, or scheduled Microsoft Teams calls.
Video: Step-by-step nuc installation — frame order, hive placement, settling the colony.
What support you get
- Phone support: talk through inspections, feeding, and troubleshooting.
- Email guidance: send photos/questions and get clear, actionable steps.
- Teams calls (scheduled): screen-share for step-by-step help when needed.
- Best-practice handouts: nuc transfer checklist, first-week plan, inspection notes.
- Key moments covered: swarm prevention timings, brood issues, requeening decisions.
Support is provided by phone, email, or scheduled Teams calls — we don’t offer live Q&A sessions.
Nucs for Sale UK — Frequently Asked Questions
How many frames are in your nucs?
Every nuc we sell is a 6-frame nucleus colony, supplied in a brand-new Paynes poly nuc box. This includes 3–4 frames of brood plus stores and space for expansion.
Do your nucs come with a queen?
Yes — each nuc is headed by a proven UK-mated Buckfast queen. Calm and productive, she is already laying with a solid brood pattern.
Can nucs be delivered across the UK?
Yes — we offer UK-wide delivery via Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm. All nucs are shipped in secure Paynes poly nuc boxes to keep them calm and healthy in transit.
What time of year can I buy nucs?
We supply nucs by season: Overwintered (April), Spring (May) and Summer (June). Pre-ordering is recommended to secure availability.
Are National nuc frames compatible with WBC hives?
Yes — WBC brood boxes are designed to accept British Standard National frames. This means our 6-frame National nucs can be transferred directly into a WBC hive with no adaptors — simply move the frames from the Paynes poly nuc box into your WBC brood chamber.
Why buy nucs from Jurassic Bees?
Our bee nucs for sale UK are raised in Dorset under NBU hygiene standards. Each colony is supplied in a Paynes poly nuc box, disease-checked, Varroa-treated and headed by a UK-mated queen. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand, buy nucs direct from Jurassic Bees for calm, productive bees and reliable nationwide delivery.