In times of need you need a company that can respond appropriately. National did just that and shipped a complete new hive and all the trimmings out the very next day . We now have 7000 bees back... See more
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National Bee Supplies have been hand-crafting the finest quality beehives for over 40 years, located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Sustainability and Quality are at the heart of everything we do at NBS. We only use the finest Canadian Red Cedar in our hives which are built to last with our 10 year guarantee. As a Carbon Negative business, we regularly engage in initiatives that help improve the local environment or reduce our emissions output. Our team is committed to ensuring your beekeeping experience is the best it can be - we're always on hand with expert advice and tips. We look forward to meeting you
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I ordered a Wasp block for the enterance to one of my colonies of Honeybee. I recieved my order to find it was Nationsl BS Honey wax foundation. So I rang the company and spoke to Elena and she was amazing. She sorted out my problem with no issues and is even sending me my original order of a wasp block. Thank you so much.
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I ordered some completed brood frames which were on an offer at the time. The quality was good and all I had to do was slip the foundation into the frames and nail to the top bar. It saved a lot of time doing it that way.

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Great gear and excellent service, all put into service since it’s arrival. So pleased that I am just about to make another order.

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My order was made, and arrived fast and well packaged.

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The order arrived ok. But on opening, the varroa strips had been stuck to the top of the box: Apilife var and apistan. On opening to use The Apilife var strips are broken into pieces! They are expensive. And with£10+ charged for freight I think that's not ok. I expect fragile items to arrive whole, not taped to a large, heavy box! I'm disappointed.
I also wanted the Candipollein gold in 1/2 kg packs: I got some from a friend so know they are available. You don't stock them. Please look into this.

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Items were well packed, delivery was quick and the price was very reasonable. No problems.
Excellent service throughout! Sam provided prompt & personal service. The entrance porch to my hive was broken when the hive came but Sam arranged a new one to be posted which has now arrived. Great quality hive, suit etc, looking forward to the whole process of beekeeping. Thank you National Bee Supplies!
I ordered a starter kit as a present. It was sent in two boxes, one of which failed to arrive. I have half a beehive which is useless. Despite several calls, it has not appeared and customer service has lots of nice words but no action.
I’m happy to say that the order has now been successfully delivered and the incomplete first delivery has been collected.

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Ordered items turned up quickly. Great service.

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Product fine but delivery dreadful. Lots of breakages. Resolved by company very quickly and efficiently.

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I chose to buy Seconds. Found these to be good value and as advertised, thank you

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I'm a carpenter, so decided to buy it flat pack. Started off slowly, and in the end have it all built. The bee hive is very very top notch quality.

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Excellent service. Very pleased with all my new equipment. Thank you.

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Excellent service, particularly in light of me ordering the wrong frame size. Company very kindly advised me of my error and suggested the correct size. Everything was well packed and arrived on time. Shall certainly use this company again.

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Excellent service. The goods were very well packed.

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Always great quality, easy website and seem to have plentiful stock. Great communications and swift delivery (DPD). Good service and experience throughout.

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Ordering was easy online and delivery quicker than I expected. Very pleased.

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Very quick delivery at exceptionally good prices. This is for a new beekeeper ,a surprise, who is having bee experience at the present time . I am very pleased with my polystyrene hive which I purchased earlier this year.

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I bought some gauntlets at a very reasonable price
They got to me 2 days earlier than expected P&P very good too and I was able to track my order on DPD app
Overall my experience 9.5 out of 10 and I only dropped the .5 due to them running out of stock and giving me a refund which might be unfair dropping it but that's life

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