LocalBees
Our small team is a group of driven beekeepers, Welcome to Localbees
We’re a family-run beekeeping business in Hampshire and Surrey, committed to sustainable practices with local bees.
Our Philosophy
- Use only local bees, no imports
- Produce local honey, no imports
- Rear queens from our local stock
- Create nucs from our local bees
Our Bees
Our heritage line comes from swarms collected 5 years ago, descended from bees living in a local forest for 15 years.
Our Honey
- Harvested from unique locations
- Labeled by specific apiary site
- Truly local to our customers
- Availible Honey click here
Sustainable Practices
- Leave at least one full box of honey for each colony year-round
- Collect excess honey when nectar is plentiful
Apiary Locations
We select sites with distinctive features:
- Wildflower meadows
- Sweet chestnut woodlands
- Orchards
- Abundant blackberry and elder locations
Hive Hosting
We offer hive hosting services:
- Carefully selected and risk-assessed locations
- Adds to your sustainability initiatives
- Provides local honey products to gift or sell
Our commitment to local, sustainable beekeeping ensures high-quality honey and supports our native bee population.
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