SPONSOR: AN EVENING WITH IAN STEPPLER Abelo was established in 2011 with the aim of supplying top-quality beekeeping products across the UK. We offer a wide range of affordable products suitable for the hobbyist or commercial beekeeper. Many of our products are made by Lyson for whom we are the sole UK distributor.
ApiMaye UK is a distributor of ApiMaye thermo hives. The unique design and standard components of the premium line of ApiMaye thermo hives outperform what was ever thought posssible from a beehive. Bees need a warm, secure and dry place to live. Easy to clean, easy to wax. Langstroth UK and USA sizes.
Aulumbee sells the well-known and well-proven bee feed product, Ambrosia. We have a central stock in the UK so goods can reach you within a few days. We also do bulk deliveries of Ambrosia syrup. We have a network of agents which can be found listed on our website.
Based in the UK, we are a leading specialist manufacturer of beekeeping clothing and home of the revolutionary Ultra Suit. A family-run business focusing on quality and customer service.
We are bee farmers based in Hampshire and Berkshire. We have over 200 honey production colonies sited in apiaries across the two counties. We sell not only live bees and mated queens, but also the associated beekeeping equipment and supplies.
Bee 1st is a manufacturer and supplier of quality beekeeping workwear within the UK. The company will be showing its quality range of 3D mesh and polycotton beesuits and jackets at affordable prices. Come along to the stand for show offers.
The National Uncapper is the fastest, cleanest and most efficient uncapper you can buy. British and engineering-led, it takes the mess and time out of honey extraction. It is also a well-designed bit of kit your beekeeping mates will covet.
BeeCraft is the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine. Known as ‘The Independent Voice of British Beekeeping’, BeeCraft is written for beekeepers at all levels of experience. Drop by the stand, chat with the team and take advantage of the special offers available.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Bee Diseases Insurance (BDI) offers insurance direct to beekeepers who have over 40 colonies. Subject to conditions, this can include a whole apiary shook swarm in the case of a disease outbreak. Speak to us about cover which starts from £1.80 per colony. New in 2026 – increased maximum claim limit of £7,500.
The Bee Farmers’ Association (BFA) is the voice of professional beekeeping in the UK. As the industry trade association, it represents almost 500 bee farming businesses. It also publishes Bee Farmer magazine.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Gold winner Apimondia Best Magazine - the quality quarterly.
Bees for Development's mission is to make lives better with bees. Beekeeping can be started without money or land – all that is required is know-how – and that’s what Bees for Development provides.
Our work ensures that people who face inequality – women and girls, people with disabilities and minority indigenous people – are able to access benefits from bees.
From our Buckinghamshire apiary, we rear premium Buckfast queens for customers across the UK raised from the finest genetic lineages available. We use the very best breeding queens and also F0 queens leading drone supplying colonies all sourced from Keld Brandstrup. The queens we rear are known for their excellent temperament and high productivity.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 The natural home for honey bees that mimics a tree cave. HIIVE provides honey bees with a natural, species-appropriate home. Development prioritised the needs of the animals instead of maximum honey harvest.
Manufacturer of high-end beekeepers’ safety wear based on a 1968 innovative design, incorporating our unique detachable hood with ClearView™ cool mesh veil which is so easy to see through. Known for quality and longevity, our proven protection is often referred to as the ‘Rolls Royce’ of beesuits.
Premium-quality mated Buckfast queen bees reared in Great Britain from the finest breeding stock. Virgin queens and cells also supplied to order.
Find out about our new Rhiannnon strain of locally adapted Welsh honey bee queens.
Sterilised foundation made exclusively from your own wax. Drop off your wax and/or collect your foundation at the show.
Showcasing our British-made 2 in 1 Poly Nuc with exclusive show pricing, plus upgrade packs, brood and super extensions, and nuc excluders. Designed and manufactured in the UK for proven performance.
Specialists in live bees and queens, trusted across the country.
Beeswax cosmetics including lip balms, soaps, pet paw lotions, wood polish, beeswax melts and honey bee-friendly wildflower seeds. Supplier to beekeepers nationwide.
Caddon Hives, a family-run business established in 2013, was set up with the aim of supplying quality beehives and accessories at affordable prices. All our hives are made from western red cedar. The full range can be seen on our website.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Cardona & Son Spirit Co and The Honeybee Man are family-run Hertfordshire businesses combining beekeeping and distilling. We produce single-origin honey, supply nucleus colonies, and craft Hitchin Honey spirits infused with honey from our own hives -celebrating bees, provenance and craftsmanship.
We produce honey extractors, creamers and tanks, uncapping tables and machines, and wax melters – everything stainless steel and made in Germany.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Ensure your honey’s authenticity and purity with the Celvia CC MDA Test - a cutting-edge metagenomic DNA analysis that detects over 10,000 species from just 100g of honey. Verify origin and receive interactive, visual reports - all with fast, reliable results. Visit our stand to explore sample reports.
Denrosa's robust pre-assembled frames, hive parts and foundation. Sensible prices for bee farmers, associations and resellers.
Jolanta's Queens™ offer excellent Scottish-bred stock. Early season option of our own lines bred in Italy.
Book package bees for spring.
The best quality beehives made in the UK. A large range of extractors, clothing, labels, smokers, tools, honey processing equipment, feeders, treatments, queen rearing equipment, candle moulds and much more.
We are an established family business that has been operating for over 60 years. In addition to marketing bee products and equipment, we have specialised for more than 30 years in the production of specific food for bees, such as Candipolline, Candipolline Gold and Protonectar.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Sponsor a guide dog puppy and follow every step of their amazing journey to becoming a life changing guide dog for someone with sight loss. This is a unique experience you can share with your friends and family.
Proud UK supplier of premium beekeeping equipment and feeds. Visit us at the 2026 Beekeeping Show where we’ll represent leading brands: Anel, Südzucker, InstantVap, Quarti, Thomas Apiculture and Carl Fritz. Quality, expertise, and passion - from beekeepers, for beekeepers.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Here at Hagens, we’re excited to be attending The Beekeeping Show for the first time and look forward to meeting you. Visit the Hagens stand for exclusive show-only offers, including special discounts and free shipping on all orders placed during the event.
HiveAlive delivers real results - stronger colonies, more honey, fewer winter losses, and keeps disease levels low. As the leading innovation in bee nutrition, it is trusted worldwide in syrup, patties, and fondant. Backed by research, proven in hives - HiveAlive supports healthier bees and a more sustainable future for beekeeping.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Honey Tree Farms is an agri-technology company delivering AI-powered hive monitoring and honey traceability for farmers and beekeepers. Our system improves pollination outcomes, hive health, and farm income through real-time data, precision analytics, and sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 The home of beautiful hand crafted long beehives in the UK .
Konigin-Trade is one of the biggest beekeeping equipment manufacturers in Europe. We are on the market for over 20 years. We build the machines from stainless steel and use the latest technology. Our machines are built for heavy duties.
Laped is an Italian company, an international leader in semi-finished sugar-based products manufacturing, working with high-quality sugar since 1982. We patented an innovative way to feed the bees with our great quality ingredients.
Meet Meriet Duncan - beekeeper, speaker, and children’s author. Step into the magical world of Betsie Valentine and the Honeybees and Betsie Valentine and the Honourable Honeybee, where stories hum with adventure and heart. Visit her stand and buzzing colouring table to join a bee-themed competition and celebrate the wonder of bees.
A family-run business with over 100 colonies of bees and 15 years of experience, we firmly believe in only selling what we find works and use ourselves as bee farmers. We sell both British National and Langstroth hives, painted, ready-assembled or flat-packed, tried and tested extraction equipment and much more.
For 40 years now, it’s been all about the quality … the quality of the timber selected and the quality of the workmanship that turns the slowly seasoned timber into the finest quality hives. The best value hive is the hive that you don’t have to replace and that’s why we take so much care, every step of the way.
The National Bee Unit (NBU) has been involved in the management and control of bee pests and diseases, along with training and dissemination of information to beekeepers, for over 60 years. Please come and talk to us if you have any bee health related questions.
Nidhoggr Mead Co is a multi-award-winning meadery based in York. We pride ourselves on using only locally and sustainably sourced honey to produce our range of meads.
Specialist publisher and book seller of new and second hand beekeeping books. Also publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly magazine and Natural Bee Husbandry magazine.
Beekeepers and mead makers. Traditional method sparkling mead, breeders of Northumberland dark queens and Northumberland Buckfast queens. Tasting of sparkling mead available at the show, with special show offers for purchases.
Old Castle Farm Hives is the sole UK distributor of FMZ honey fillers and Benka beekeeping equipment. Alongside, we offer the exclusive Sentinel Pro clothing range, ensuring both protection, style and comfort for beekeepers. We are also a national and international supplier with an extensive array of beekeeping equipment, catering to the needs of hobbyists and professionals alike.
The UK's wholesale distributor of Bee Vital products.
We specialise in the production of high-quality oxalic acid vaporisers.
Our range covers every need, from beginner beekeepers to professionals.
Popular around the world, our beekeeping protective gear is made from the finest heavy-duty fabric and will last for years. The fabric is breathable, has unrivalled sting protection and has undergone stringent testing for your safety. Proudly Australian-owned brand with products designed by Australian beekeepers.
Paradise Honey is the world-leading manufacturer for professional honey production equipment and EPS beehive products. We have developed a line of high-quality honey production equipment, honey processing equipment and BeeBox beehive products.
PLUK is a family run business that imports high-quality expanded metal from Europe. We offer a unique solution for beekeepers who are using sheets of mesh for their hives.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Founded in 1875, Poth Hille is Britain’s oldest wax supplier and a trusted name in the global wax industry. With over 150 years of experience, we specialise in the sourcing, processing, and distribution of natural, synthetic, and bespoke waxes for a wide range of industries including beekeeping, foundation sheets, candles and cosmetics
Run by Rebecca and Roger Payne to provide both locally bred and Buckfast nucs and queens. With around 600 colonies spread across the South Downs, we sell hundreds of colonies to both beginner beekeepers and experienced ones alike. Our queen rearing operation raises both our own local stock queens as well as locally adapted Buckfast queens.
Rawlings offer an extensive range of bottles and closures, as well as jars for honey, chutneys and preserves. They are proud to supply quality British-made jars to the Bee Farmers’ Association (BFA).
The RSPB protects habitats and saves species. Acting to preserve threatened species is critical. Lifestyle choices impact on the environment, making it essential to embrace a nature-friendly approach.
Connecting with nature through outdoor activities develops a deeper appreciation of nature.
We have big dreams and you're a part of them.
Bees N Hives - where comfort meets protection. Trusted beekeeping apparel for all seasons.
Our aim at Simon The Beekeeper is to make beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone. We constantly strive to provide good quality products at the best possible prices.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Simply Beehives creates a full range of National hives and components in Northumberland, using locally sourced, kiln-dried timber. We handle every step ourselves - from milling the wood to CNC precision cutting. By blending hands-on craftsmanship with efficient production, we deliver durable, affordable hives for beginners and commercial bee farmers.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 What you'll find at our stand:
Artisanal honey - raw, unfiltered, and bursting with flavour.
Bee-Inspired Gin - infused with botanicals and our signature honey.
Craft Mead - a timeless drink reborn, naturally sweet and buzzing with character.
Catch us behind the scenes on YouTube - from beekeeping adventures to sustainable tips and more. Come say hello, try a sample!
Swienty is a worldwide supplier of beekeeping equipment. Innovation, quality, service and support are key elements in the following four categories: filling, heating technology, polystyrene beehives and queen breeding, and all produced with sustainability in mind.
Techtron UK supplies premium honey processing and beekeeping equipment, offering high-quality products that deliver exceptional value. Our comprehensive range caters for both, new beekeepers starting their journey and experienced apiarists seeking advanced solutions.
Trust Techtron UK for reliable solutions in honey processing equipment, backed by superior craftsmanship and affordability.
Véto-pharma is a French laboratory specialised in honey bee health. We are researching and developing solutions to fight against varroa mites and the Asian hornet.
Vita Bee Health is a mite control and honey bee health specialist. It is the world’s largest dedicated supplier of honey bee health products to the honey and pollination industries, enabling your bees to be as healthy and productive as possible. We care for your bees.
SPONSOR: AN EVENING WITH IAN STEPPLER Established in 1992, Wares is a leading UK distributor of glass jars, bottles and caps/closures. We work primarily within the food and drink markets, and our customers range from small artisan makers to large wholesale producers. We offer a truly bespoke service - boxed pallets, mixed boxed pallets, bulk pallets and full loads.
Wolf Waagen is an international hive scale manufacturer established in 2010. We are a German company developing and producing in-house high-quality hive scales, sensor equipment and software solutions, monitoring beehives. Our customer base includes international research institutions, associations, professionals and leisure beekeepers.
NEW EXHIBITOR FOR 2026 Founded in 1972, the Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity and a leading voice in bringing the UK’s trees and woodlands to the attention of government, land owners and the public. With a supporter base of half a million, they were the first and remain the most significant contributor to woodland protections, restoration and creation in the UK.