Hands‑On Beekeeping & Smallholding Tours Near Dublin
Learn beekeeping, taste farm-fresh honey, and explore a working smallholding in Glenasmole, County Dublin.
Featured Tours at Olly's Farm
Choose from immersive beekeeping experiences and a guided smallholding & honey farm tour.
About Olly's Farm
Olly's Farm is a smallholding and honey farm located in Glenasmole, County Dublin. The farm offers guided, educational visits focused on beekeeping, honey tasting and sustainable smallholding practices. Visitors can join An Experience with Bees and Honey to learn beekeeping in a classroom setting, suit up for safe hive interaction, and taste a range of farm-produced honeys. The Smallholding & Honey Farm Tour introduces guests to the gardens, on-site livestock and sustainable farming methods, beginning with a warm welcome over tea and concluding with a honey sampling.
The farm emphasizes hands-on learning and safety. Protective suits are provided for close work with hives and sessions include structured instruction led by experienced handlers. Classroom segments explain hive biology, pollination and honey production, while outdoor sections demonstrate seasonal smallholding tasks and animal care. Honey tastings highlight the different flavors produced by local flora and the farm’s beekeeping practices.
Olly's Farm is ideal for families, groups and anyone interested in sustainable food, nature and practical agriculture. Visits blend tasting, education and active participation to create memorable, sensory experiences. The farm communicates practical information clearly to visitors, including meeting points in Glenasmole and what to wear for outdoor activities. Olly's Farm maintains a focus on responsible farming and pollinator care, offering authentic insight into how honey is made and how smallholdings operate.
Olly's Farm is featured on The Adventure Collective, where visitors can find trip details, availability and booking information. Sessions respect seasonal conditions and adapt to current hive activity levels.
Book an Olly's Farm Experience
Check availability on The Adventure Collective to reserve a beekeeping, honey tasting, or smallholding tour in Glenasmole.