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Bee swarm collection in Bristol

Bristol is a small city with a big bee scene — Ashton Court, Leigh Woods, the Avon Gorge, rooftop apiaries in Bedminster and Stokes Croft, and a lively training programme. Swarms in the city and its harbourside gardens are collected quickly by a well-organised local team.

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Forage & honey flows

The early flow rides on blackthorn, cherry plum and hawthorn in Ashton Court and the Downs. The lime avenues of Clifton, Redland and central Bristol produce a classic urban June crop. Ashton Court oaks and sweet chestnut contribute; bramble blankets the Avon Gorge and the old rail corridors of the harbour. Rosebay willowherb and buddleia pick up the post-industrial brownfield; ivy on the high garden walls of Victorian terraces closes the year. Himalayan balsam along the Frome is a summer supplement.

Beekeeping character

Bristol Beekeepers is one of the most active city branches in the country, with a strong training apiary programme. Collectors here are seasoned with terraced-house chimney pots, converted-warehouse roof voids, allotment shed eaves and the frequent call-outs to city-centre workplaces.

Towns in Bristol

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We prioritise coverage county-wide. Towns with a dedicated page below; more town pages rolling out soon.

BedminsterBS3Swarm help in BedminsterCliftonBS8Swarm help in CliftonKingswoodBS15Swarm help in KingswoodWestbury-on-TrymBS9 · BS10Swarm help in Westbury-on-Trym
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Beekeeping associations near Bristol

Nearest BBKA-affiliated associations that support swarm collection in this area.

Association data sourced from the British Beekeepers Association directory via SwarmBase.

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