Good quality, decent price, rapid delivery. I've had a couple of the poly national nucs for a few years now and found them to be excellent. An incident with the local badger did leave us needing a fe... See more
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Bees arrived bang on time ( as always) and the buzzing from the package intrigued the postman. Introduction went well and the Queens are now settling down to lay. Thank you once again for excellent be... See more
Hi people this is a well run organisation . I have found Dan and staff to be exceedingly professional and there knowledge of the craft of bee keeping second to none . I would recomend this c... See more
Although late in the beekeeping season, I had cause to replace a queen rather that unite the colony. I placed the order two weeks before the colony would be ready to accept the new queen. The queen ar... See more
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At BS Honey Bees Ltd, we specialise in live bee sales, supplying high-quality F1 Buckfast Queens, Carniolan Queens, and Nucs to beekeepers across the UK. Based in Gloucester, in the picturesque Cotswolds countryside, we are dedicated to providing strong, productive colonies alongside expert advice and support. We were the first to introduce a next-day Queen delivery service with selectable dispatch dates, giving beekeepers the flexibility and convenience to receive their queens exactly when needed. In addition to live bees, we also offer a wide range of beekeeping equipment, including our leading 2 in 1 Poly Nuc, as well as essential hive components and tools to support beekeepers at every level. Whether you’re starting out or expanding your operation, we’re here to help.
🐝 Welcome to BS Honey Bees Ltd — Trusted by Beekeepers Across the UK 🇬🇧
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- At BS Honey Bees, we specialise in high-quality queen bees, nucleus colonies (nucs), and beekeeping equipment — proudly serving hobbyists, professionals, and bee farmers alike since 2011.
- 💛 What We Offer: Buckfast, Carniolan & Essex Buckfast Queen Bees (9000+ sold annually) Overwintered & Spring Nucs (collected or delivered) British-made 2-in-1 Poly Nucs & Equipment Bulk Honey Fast, efficient delivery via Royal Mail & DHL 🌟 Why Choose Us? Childhood friend business based in Gloucestershire Members of the Bee Farmers Association Rated 5 stars on Trustpilot Outstanding customer support — live chat & email always open We stand behind our products and always work with you to resolve any issues ⚠️ Please note: Reviews help other beekeepers make informed decisions. If you have any concerns or issues, always reach out to us directly first — we're more than happy to help. 🧑💻💬
✅ Our Customer Guarantee — Bees You Can Rely On 🐝
At BS Honey Bees Ltd, we stand behind every queen, nuc, and hive we sell. Our goal is simple: to supply strong, healthy bees and provide support every step of the way.
🛡️ What We Guarantee:
Live Arrival Guarantee on all posted queens & nucs
All queens are individually inspected before dispatch
Our nucs are established, healthy & headed by a laying queen
If something isn’t right, we’ll work with you to make it right
We retail over 9000 queen bees and 700+ nucs each year, and while nature can be unpredictable, our customer service never is.
If you ever experience an issue, please reach out to us first via Live Chat or Email — we’re a friendly team who genuinely care and always aim to help.
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BS Honey Bees Ltd, Hucclecote Lane, Churchdown, GL3 2LP, Gloucester, United Kingdom
- 01452 645635
- info "at" bshoneybees.co.uk
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Queen Bees – Pre order for 2026!
Good piece of kit
The nuc arrived fairly quickly, well packaged and with full instructions. It looks nice and sturdy.
March 31, 2026
The queens arrived on time
The queens arrived on time, all alive all marked with a white disc which you can see from a mile away. And 50 out of 50 excepted in to their new nucleus colonies.
This is the best experience of buying queens I’ve ever had!
April 7, 2026
No fuss when we collected our nuk
No fuss when we collected our nuk. Very friendly staff. The site was easy to find. Bees doing well. Thanks
April 11, 2026
Arrived a couple of dead bees but queen…
Arrived a couple of dead bees but queen fine very happy 😊
April 9, 2026
I was told the delivery date when I put…
I was told the delivery date when I put my order in and almost a year later I receive my base on the set date which was very nice good strong colony with lots of love and some honey in them and very minor bees. Thank you for your excellent service.
April 8, 2026
Happy with new bees
Bees all arrived healthy - great written notes and links to videos. Very straightforward- v happy!
April 8, 2026
excelllent service,and follow up.
excellent service,follow up email was received so nuke was ready for new queen on time ,now awaiting 3 weeks to see if accepted by the workers.
April 7, 2026
Reply from BS Honey Bees
Hi Rohit,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for your kind comments regarding the service and follow-up – it’s genuinely appreciated.
We did just want to ask, if you don’t mind, what led to the 3-star rating on this occasion? From your comments it sounds like everything has gone as expected so far, so we’d really value understanding if there’s anything we could have done better.
We completely understand that you’re waiting to see how the queen performs over the next few weeks, which is of course the most important part. That said, reviews left before that stage can sometimes come across as negative on our profile, as anything under 4 stars is classed that way on Trustpilot, and many customers understandably don’t come back to update them later.
If everything continues to go well once she’s accepted and laying, we’d be very grateful if you might consider updating your review to reflect that.
If there’s anything at all you need in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Daniel
BS Honey Bees Ltd
Bees arrived bang on time ( as always)…
Bees arrived bang on time ( as always) and the buzzing from the package intrigued the postman. Introduction went well and the Queens are now settling down to lay. Thank you once again for excellent bees and service.
April 7, 2026
Delivered fast and the honey is sweet…
Delivered fast and the honey is sweet and flavourful… can’t wait to finish it so I can buy more🥳
March 26, 2026
Frames and Foundation.
Frames and Foundation.
Great Customer Service, as usual. Order ready same day, good quality frames and foundation, recommend!
April 6, 2026
Excellent nucs! First class!
Very efficient collection of bees. Excellent over-wintered nucs. Lots of bees and clearly marked queen. Immediately settled into their new hives. I would really recommend BS Honey Bees!
April 4, 2026
Very helpful when collected bees
Very helpful when collected bees, answered my question, didn't feel rushed & they put bees in boot car
April 4, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service. Arrived in perfect condition. Can't wait for the season to try the product.
March 23, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service, queens arrived as promised on the day requested as always.
April 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Excellent service with speedy deivery.
April 2, 2026
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