Our beginner/new beekeeper training courses cover basic theory and handling of bees and are delivered by experienced beekeepers. They comprise a theory based course in the early spring, followed by practical hands-on experience in our training apiaries throughout the beekeeping season.
The classroom based courses are given in the January-March timeframe:
- Luton Course: a series of 6 classroom based sessions at the Discovery Centre, Stockwood Park, Luton on Sunday mornings.
- Bedford Course: a series of 6 classroom based sessions at Moggerhanger Village Hall on Wednesday evenings.
Practical experience in our training apiaries in Luton and Bedford is included.
The 2026 classroom courses are now at or nearing completion and no longer open to new joiners.
However, we will be offering a self-paced online course from about end of March.
For more detail and how to join, click here.