Manchester & District Beekeepers’ Association (MDBKA) is a UK charity (number: 1159052).
We train and educate our members in the art of beekeeping through a range of courses, lectures, study and practical experience.
As part of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) our members enjoy a range of benefits including – BBKA News, Insurance and much more.
Dower House in Heaton Park, Prestwich (see Street View) is our Headquarters.
We have a public viewing area, extraction room and a bee garden (apiary), with bee friendly plants. There are a number of bee hives in the apiary and also a safe observation hive in Dower House where you can watch the bees going about their business.
Visitors of all ages are welcome and we are open every Sunday.
However please check our Events Calendar BEFORE you travel.
Opening Times
Winter: Open at 12:00 close at 15:00 GMT
Summer: Open at 12:00 close at 16:00 BST
You can also purchase the excellent Manchester Beekeepers Honey gathered from our own apiaries as well as other bee related products.
Applications for MDBKA membership come from all kinds of backgrounds and levels of experience. Find out more about becoming a MDBKA member.
We offer 2 day Beginner’s Beekeeping theory courses with practical evening sessions during the beekeeping season.
Find out how you can help bees and other pollinators. View our observation hive – children in particular find this fascinating. Enjoy the taste of local honey.
Heaton Park Honey Available at the Cafe in the Stables Complex- Heaton Park honey is available at the cafe at the Stables in Heaton Park. It is available every day during the opening times. It also can be purchased at The Dower House in Heaton Park on Sundays from 12:00Hrs to… ...more
AGM & HONEY SHOW at 10:15 on 2nd March 2019 at The Bowling Pavilion, Heaton Park- AGM & HONEY SHOW at 10:15 on 2nd March 2019 at The Bowling Pavilion, St. Margaret Road Entrance, Heaton Park, Prestwich M25 2SW. HONEY SHOW: Staging of exhibits 09:00 – 10:00 – Judging 12:00 after the AGM As per the constitution… ...more
Asian Hornet Alert- The National Bee Unit have put out an Alert that an Asian Hornet has been spotted. Full information is on our News Link http://www.nationalbeeunit.com//showNews.cfm?id=207. This is a very important after Graham's Talk on Asian Hornets and the confirmed sighting and release… ...more
Bee-hind the scenes with the Manchester & District Beekeepers’ Association- Lena Crowe, President of the Manchester & District Beekeepers’ Association, tells us all about beekeeping for Environment and Bee Conservation week. To read the full storey follow the link https://beeinthecitymcr.co.uk/beekeepers/ ...more