At Bishops Bees, we are committed to supplying top-quality queen bees and honeybee nucs to beekeepers throughout the UK. As a premier queen breeder located in North Devon near Exmoor, we employ both Instrumental Insemination and open mating techniques to produce a consistent supply of UK-bred queens.
Our focus is on maintaining strong genetic lines and utilizing the latest research and techniques in our queen rearing process. We are proud of our strong Buckfast lines, and we offer both instrumentally inseminated and open mated queens for sale. All of our queens undergo a rigorous appraisal process. Plus, our unique queen line, Honeymakers, provides excellent options for hobby and commercial beekeepers alike.
We also raise honeybee nucs throughout the beekeeping season, providing well-established nucs that are ready for transfer to your hives. We offer delivery to the entire UK mainland and provide nucs that are overwintered and ready to produce a robust honey crop the following year.
In addition, we offer beekeeping equipment at competitive prices, as we use the same equipment for our own operation. We can provide everything from consumables to complete set-ups for those who wish to learn Instrumental Insemination.
For nature enthusiasts, we have started a pollinator-friendly plant nursery and provide meadow management services. Our plant nursery offers a variety of pollinator-friendly plants, grown using peat-free compost and free from harmful pesticides. Our meadow management services include site assessment, seed mix selection, installation, and ongoing maintenance to help establish and maintain thriving meadows that support a diverse range of wildlife.
At Bishops Bees, our passion is to help beekeepers of all levels cultivate strong, healthy colonies. Let us be a part of your beekeeping journey.
