![Our Staincross bees peering from the hive](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14-Bees-in-the-hive-150x150.jpg)
![Our Staincross bees building their hexagonal comb](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/17-Bees-in-the-hive-150x150.jpg)
![One of our apiaries in Staincross](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/06-Some-of-the-hives-150x150.jpg)
![Bee tongue](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/22-Bee-lapping-up-the-honey-150x150.jpg)
![Early Days. Dad and Sue.](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/christmas-cruse-cats-sunsets-moterhome-chickens-705-150x150.jpg)
![Baby bee being born](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/49-Emerging-bee-150x150.jpg)
![Summer Inspection at Staincross Apiaries](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Image-303-150x150.jpg)
![Frame full of sealed brood](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/26-Bees-in-the-hive-150x150.jpg)
![Pollen frame](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/27-Bees-in-the-hive-150x150.jpg)
![Drone brood](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/43-Bees-on-honeycomb-150x150.jpg)
![Busy bees on the comb](https://staincross-apiaries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bees2-150x150.png)
Nestled in Staincross, Barnsley, with picturesque views towards Penistone, our family smallholding is a slice of paradise in South Yorkshire. Here, amidst the tranquility, we delve into the hives to reveal the intricate process behind each jar of honey we offer.
Our 40-acre haven is also home to a friendly flock of free-range chickens. My journey with honeybees began in 2006, and since 2012, I’ve been blending my love for bees with my passion for education. Initially managing two hives with my dad, our project blossomed into 40 hives, a testament to our shared enthusiasm and occasional familial debates.
After losing my dad in 2010, I carried on our beekeeping legacy, supported by my mum, who’s become an invaluable part of our beekeeping adventures, especially during extraction. In 2019, we unveiled our bee classroom, excited to share our knowledge and experiences. We invite you to join us for a beekeeping experience day, where we explore the fascinating world of honey bees together. [read our story here]
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