Experience Hands-On Honey Harvesting in London’s Urban Apiary
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels as the activity is mostly stationary with light manual work.
Overview
Dive into the sweet art of honey harvesting right in London with Hiver’s hands-on workshop. Learn about bees, extract your own jar of honey, and enjoy local street food and craft beer nearby.
Hiver's Honey Harvesting Workshop
So how does the honey go from hive to jar? Find out and get hands on in this harvesting workshop
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About This Adventure
Dive into the sweet world of honey in this hands-on harvesting workshop! Guided by an expert, you'll uncap, extract, and jar your own fresh honey while learning about bees and hive products. Enjoy tasting various honeys and a complimentary drink, then savor street food and beer at the nearby market.
Uncap, extract and jar your own honey, fresh from the hive, in this harvesting workshop
Duration
80 Minutes
About
Get hands on in this honey extraction workshop. Our expert honey harvester will guide you as you uncap, extract and pack your very own jar of raw honey fresh from the hive. Throughout you’ll learn more about bees, honey, hive bi-products and beeswax all while trying samples of delicious honey beer too! Bee prepared to get hands on - this mini honey harvest is the best experience for honey lovers and bee enthusiasts.
More info
In our custom-built tasting room, you'll spend 1 hour 20 minutes learning about how honey goes from hive to jar, by getting hands on and doing the extraction process yourself. We'll start by uncapping honey frames coming straight from the hive, taking the honey out of the frame using a manual centrifugal extractor then filter and harvest a small jar of honey for you to take home. It's an in depth look at all things honey and bees plus, you’ll also have the chance to sample Hiver’s Honey Beer range and try the honeys that go into our beers.
Once you’ve had enough of the sweet stuff, why not grab some street-food from the famous Maltby Street food market, and enjoy it over a beer in our Taproom while making a plan for the rest of your day. It’s a buzzing day out!
What to bring
A valid ID and a buzzy good mood! Be at the activity 10 minutes prior to the starting time
Do you have a voucher? Here's how to use it
If your voucher was from Hiver, you can use the code in the promo/discount box at the checkout.
If your voucher was purchased from any other provider please check the How to Book information on your voucher confirmation.
Adventure Tips
Wear Clothes You Don’t Mind Getting Sticky
Honey extraction can be messy, so dress accordingly even though aprons are provided.
Arrive Early to Settle In
Be at the workshop 10 minutes before it starts to get familiar with the space and prepare for the hands-on session.
Bring a Buzzy Good Mood
This interactive workshop is best enjoyed with curiosity and patience—get ready to engage with live honey frames.
Plan to Explore Nearby Maltby Street Market
Extend your visit by sampling street food and local beer, just a short walk from the workshop location.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Honey bees
- Urban birds such as sparrows
History
Urban beekeeping in London has grown as part of a movement to support pollinators amid expanding cityscapes.
Conservation
The workshop promotes awareness about pollinator health and encourages sustainable urban beekeeping practices to protect bee populations.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Casual Clothing
Allows you to move easily during honey extraction while being prepared for any sticky spots.
Closed-Toe Shoes
Protects your feet while working around honey equipment and honeycomb frames.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the 1.5-hour workshop.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Useful in spring when the tasting room can feel cool during the session.
spring specific