Welcome to Cheshire Bees, a family‑run apiary based in Hale, Cheshire. We produce raw, unpasteurised Cheshire honey and supply locally mated Buckfast queens bred for gentle temperament and strong productivity. Browse honey, learn about our beekeeping methods, and order queens for your apiary.
About Cheshire Bees
Cheshire Bees is a small, family‑run apiary operating across the Cheshire countryside. We focus on sustainable, low‑intervention beekeeping to support healthy colonies and produce honey that reflects the local flora. Our honey is harvested in small batches, filtered only to remove debris, and bottled raw to preserve natural enzymes, pollen, and flavour.
What we sell
We offer jarred Cheshire honey in multiple sizes and seasonal varieties, plus locally mated Buckfast queens for beekeepers who want reliable, calm colonies. Our queens are mated locally to ensure adaptation to Cheshire conditions and are supplied with clear health guarantees and requeening instructions.
Why choose local honey
Local honey supports pollinators, reduces food miles, and gives you a taste of Cheshire’s hedgerows, orchards, and wildflowers. Raw honey also retains pollen and antioxidants that are lost in heavily processed products.
How to buy and contact
Order online or contact us for availability and delivery options. We offer local collection, UK shipping for honey, and regional delivery for queens during the mating season. For enquiries, please complete our contact form.
FAQ
- Do you ship honey outside Cheshire? Yes, we ship honey across the UK. Queens are shipped regionally during the appropriate season.
- What is a Buckfast queen and why choose F1? Buckfast is a hybrid strain known for calm behaviour and productivity. F1 queens combine desirable traits for reliable performance.
- How are queens packaged and guaranteed? Queens are sent in secure mailing cages with attendants and a short health guarantee. We include requeening instructions.
- Is your honey pasteurised? No. Our honey is raw and minimally processed to preserve natural qualities.