Summer F1 Buckfast National Nucleus Colonies (Paynes 6 Frame Poly Nuc)
Pre-Order: Summer 2026 Buckfast Nucleus Colony – June Delivery or Collection
Secure your Summer 2026 Buckfast nucleus colony today and get your beekeeping season off to a strong start. Each colony is supplied in a 6-frame National format, housed in a durable Paynes poly nuc box, and includes a freshly mated 2026 F1 Buckfast queen. The total price is £330, with free nationwide delivery or the option to collect directly from our Dorset apiaries.
What’s Inside Your Summer Nuc
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6 National Frames – Containing brood in all stages, plus pollen and honey stores to support immediate growth.
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2026 Mated Buckfast Queen – Calm, productive, and ready to build a thriving colony this season.
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Healthy, Inspected Bees – Carefully raised and disease-checked to ensure you receive a strong, vigorous colony.
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Paynes Poly Nuc Box – A reusable, insulated box with feeder and travel screen for safe transport.
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New Equipment – Built on fresh frames and foundation, guaranteeing a clean start for your beekeeping journey.
Why Our Summer Buckfast Nucs Are a Great Choice
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Gentle Temperament – Buckfast bees are known for being easy to handle.
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Rapid Build-Up – Ideal for summer expansion and honey production.
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Resilient Bees – Selectively bred for strong health and productivity.
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Dorset Raised – Our bees thrive on the diverse forage of the Jurassic Coast, producing hardy, adaptable colonies.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to producing high-quality Buckfast bees that support sustainable beekeeping. Every nuc is carefully nurtured in our Dorset apiaries, ensuring you receive a colony that is balanced, healthy, and ready to expand.
Order Information
Due to high demand, we recommend placing your order early. Summer Buckfast nucs will be ready for collection or UK delivery in June 2026.
- 6 x DN4 frames of bees (with a minimum of 3 frames containing brood in all stages - BIAS)
- 1 x Queen as per the description.
- 1 x Paynes Poly Nucleus with a ventilated lid and side feeder less than 8 months old
- All frames and foundation less than 12 months old, marked green to indicate year they were put into service
All Paynes Nucs come with free shipping included.
We use 24-hour Royal Mail Special Delivery (Pre 1pm) with Signature REQUIRED.
Nucs are guaranteed to arrive alive. Please note, this service cannot deliver through a letterbox.
Nucs are expected to arrive the day AFTER dispatch. However, we cannot guarantee the exact day or time of delivery.
We guarantee the live arrival of your nucs.
Please ensure your address is 100% accurate. We are not liable for failed deliveries due to incorrect addresses or if you are unavailable to sign for your delivery.
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