Southampton and District Beekeepers Association

Southampton and District Beekeepers Association Promoting the well-being and management of bee colonies across the south coast. You don't even need to have bees!

Southampton & District Beekeepers Association are affiliated to the Hampshire Beekeeping Association and the British Beekeepers Association. It operates to promote the hobby and art of beekeeping in the area including summer meetings at our Apiary in Romsey and at various venues in the area during the winter close season. Beekeeping is a hobby for all ages and the Association welcomes everyone int

o membership, offering a site for your bees, training, equipment hire and advice and mentoring from the more experienced members. A honey show is held once a year in the autumn, as well as many other social events both in and outside of beekeeping. The current membership happily represents a cross-section of the community with all ages, genders and backgrounds

We're looking forward to you interacting with us on here, or more directly by becoming a member.

🐝 Welcome to our honey show! 🐝We will be showing our honey and will have a range of activities for you to take part in, ...
04/08/2026

🐝 Welcome to our honey show! 🐝

We will be showing our honey and will have a range of activities for you to take part in, such as candle rolling, at Itchen Valley Country Park.

Come down and see what Southampton beekeepers are all about!

Saturday 29th August all day!

Please come and visit us at Trifest in Bitterne triangle today!
18/07/2026

Please come and visit us at Trifest in Bitterne triangle today!

07/07/2026
A selection of photos from our recent group inspections!Please get in touch if you’d like to come along and learn more a...
02/06/2026

A selection of photos from our recent group inspections!

Please get in touch if you’d like to come along and learn more about bees, or join our friendly association.

We provide great opportunities to give beekeeping a try, or to officially start your own beekeeping journey.

At events and get togethers you’ll be surrounded by experienced beekeepers to support and guide you.

Swarm preparations have begun! The warm weather may make swarming more likely, so it’s a good idea to start regular insp...
14/04/2026

Swarm preparations have begun!

The warm weather may make swarming more likely, so it’s a good idea to start regular inspections on your colonies.

We recently had a talk from Christine Coulsting ahead of the active season, to share some tips to our members.

If you’re a local beekeeper, or someone that wants to get into beekeeping, feel free to get in touch and join our supportive community.

What’s your favourite hive?In the UK National and Langstroth hives are most commonly used, due to their size and practic...
11/04/2026

What’s your favourite hive?

In the UK National and Langstroth hives are most commonly used, due to their size and practicality.

But WBCs, like our association’s new hives (pictured), are often said to be the most aesthetic.

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