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🐝 Beekeepers in South Manchester 🐝 Keeping treatment-free bees, selling pure honey, handmade soap & offering unforgettable bee experience days🍯✨
Shop now 👉 www.manchesterhoneycompany.com

This frame of bees had Gareth getting very excited. Any idea why???
20/03/2026

This frame of bees had Gareth getting very excited. Any idea why???

A small swarm landed on a beam at a local school last year — like a little fuzzy football of bees. This one’s from a wil...
20/03/2026

A small swarm landed on a beam at a local school last year — like a little fuzzy football of bees. This one’s from a wild colony nearby that swarms every single year (honestly, they’re nothing if not consistent).
So what actually causes bees to swarm?

Swarming is how a honey bee colony reproduces and “moves house.” It usually happens when:
The colony gets crowded (spring build-up = lots of new bees, not enough space)
The queen is ageing or the colony decides it’s time for a fresh start
Conditions are perfect (warm days + plenty of nectar coming in)
They’ve raised new queens so the old queen can leave with part of the workforce
The swarm itself is usually very calm — they’re full of honey, they’ve got no brood or stores to defend, and they’re just waiting while scout bees go house-hunting for the next spot.
And yes… we’re very excited to be back in swarm-collecting season. Here’s to more easy-to-reach swarms (and fewer “they’re 30 feet up a tree” phone calls) this year.

if you see a swarm message Gareth on whats app with a picture on 07969 405551

20/03/2026

How long should a hive be open for? Gareth explains the impact that opening hives has on bees

Ever wondered what really happens in a hive? 🐝 Gareth’s out in the bee suit, frame in hand, doing his best not to get ho...
19/03/2026

Ever wondered what really happens in a hive? 🐝 Gareth’s out in the bee suit, frame in hand, doing his best not to get honey on his socks. Pure Manchester honey, straight from our hives to your table. No chemicals. No shortcuts. Just a bit of local magic (and a lot of buzzing). Want to see the full process or try it yourself? Pop in or message us for a peek behind the scenes!

19/03/2026

Adding a super box to a new hive to give them more space. Gareth talks through his steps as a beekeeper.

19/03/2026

Trying to film with Gareth is great fun!! He has found the queen bee here and I'm trying to film the process as he marks her with a dot of white paint to make her easier to find in future.

Ever wanted to wear a bee suit? 🐝Get up close with Manchester’s buzziest residents. Spoiler: they’re friendlier than Gar...
18/03/2026

Ever wanted to wear a bee suit? 🐝

Get up close with Manchester’s buzziest residents. Spoiler: they’re friendlier than Gareth before coffee.

Our Bee Experience Days let you step inside the hive, taste honey fresh from the frame, and discover the secret lives of our postcode bees.

Drop us a message to book your spot or tag a mate who’d love this!

Ever wondered how honey gets from hive to jar?Here’s Gareth in action, pointing out the queen inside our Manchester hiv...
18/03/2026

Ever wondered how honey gets from hive to jar?

Here’s Gareth in action, pointing out the queen inside our Manchester hives. Each honeycomb tells a postcode story, and yes, the bees are the real bosses here.

Curious about what makes local honey taste so different? Pop in and ask us—or just come for the bee puns. 🐝

17/03/2026

Moving a national nuc of six frames of honey bees into a brood box.

17/03/2026

New painted boxes are being swapped in this spring

Ever wondered what it’s like inside a hive? 🐝Suit up, grab a frame, and get hands-on with our Manchester bees. Every pos...
17/03/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like inside a hive? 🐝

Suit up, grab a frame, and get hands-on with our Manchester bees. Every postcode has its own flavour—and every experience is different.

Book your Bee Experience Day and taste the buzz for yourself. Curious? Message us or pop in for a chat!

Address

2 Hampson Street
Sale
M333HJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+447969405551

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