Gentle, Productive, Local

Overwintered and Summer nucleus colonies locally raised in South wales by Draigwen Honey

Feature British National Nuc Dadant Nuc
Frame Size 14" x 8.5" (Standard UK) 17.5" x 11.81" (Large)
Best For Most UK hobbyists High-volume honey production
Quantity 5 Frames 3 Frames
Compatibility Fits National & WBC Hives Fits Modified Dadant & US Jumbo Langstroth

There is nothing like the smell of a thriving Bee Hive

There is nothing like the smell of a healthy Bee Hive. When you open up a thriving colony for the first time there's nothing like the smell of it. It's just pure vitality, it's life. It's a connection to nature that cannot be found anywhere else.

The hum of the Bees, the fast glints as they're flying around you, the total immersion with your surroundings, that "in the now" feeling. That's the key essence of beekeeping, that's why we love it and why we're so passionate about helping join that experience.

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British National Nucleus Colony

Our most popular option. Perfect for the standard UK hive setup.

£70 Deposit £280 total

Buy National Nuc
a dadant frame behind a national frame to show the dramatic sixze difference. the dadant is much bigger.

3 Frame Dadant Nucleus Colony

For those running larger brood nests. Our Dadant nucs are robust and prolific

£70 Deposit £280 Total

Buy Dadant Nucs
  • brown mini mating bee hive in amongst laurrel leaves

    Ethically Raised

    Raised in the secluded South Wales Valleys.

  • Bees on the comb with a marked queen bee with a blue dot on her thorax

    Hardy Queens

    Calm, locally raised queens adapted to the British climate.

  • beekeeper in south wales in. full bee suit with many multicoloured hives behind him.

    Full Support

    Email support included - We are in this together.

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Common Questions

Where can I buy bees in South Wales

You can buy Bees online from Draigwen Honey and collect them in person from one of our Caerphilly apiaries or have them delivered to you door before 1pm

I'm a beginner, What bees should I get?

We recommend a National Nuc for beginners with calm bees. It's always best to join your local beekeeping association and take a beginners course.

How do I collect the bees?

Once you order your colony Draigwen Honey will contact you and give you all the details you need to safely transport your bees in your car to their new home. From where to pick them up to what to do on hot days to keep them cool.

Do you deliver?

Yes, we can deliver your colony with the Royal Mail Special Delivery before 1pm. There will be an extra postage fee for those colonies that are delivered.