We highly recommend that you attend an introductory course before embarking on your beekeeping career.

Courses run once or twice per year, usually in the autumn/winter off-season.  Contact the respective venues/tutors for dates of the next available course.

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Courses at Winterbourne House & Gardens

Introduction to Beekeeping – 6 Week Course

Monday Evenings starting on 2nd Feb 2026
7:30pm – 9:00pm

Winterbourne House & Gardens
University of Birmingham,
58 Edgbaston Park Road,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham,
B15 2RT

 0121 414 3003

 enquiries@winterbourne.org.uk

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Courses at Martineau Gardens

Martineau Gardens
27 Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7UG

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Introduction to Beekeeping Course

All you need to know to start beekeeping.

Course Tutors – Sam Walker & Valli Cawte

Please book via Eventbrite – Introduction To Beekeeping or use the contact form given above for inquiries.

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Beekeeping Taster Day

With Sam Walker & Valli Cawte

Please book via Eventbrite – Beekeeping Taster or use the contact form given above for inquiries.

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Beekeeping Safari

With Sam Walker

Please book via Eventbrite – Beekeeping Safari or use the contact form given above for inquiries.