Wiltshire County Bee & Honey Day
Saturday 10 October 2026 10.00 – 16:00
The Corn Exchange, Devizes. FREE entry.
A fun day out for the whole family. The show incorporates the Wiltshire Honey Show, where the Wiltshire beekeepers will be competing with a range of hive products, including beeswax candles, honey cake, mead, and of course honey! Local honey and hive products will be available for sale.
There will be activities for children, information about joining local beekeeping groups, and talks on a range of beekeeping topics:
10.00-11.00 Steve Riley:The honey bee solution to varroa – a practical guide for beekeepers
11.30-12.30 Kate Graydon:Why do bees behave the way that they do?
13.00-13.30 Richard Rickitt: Thinking of becoming a beekeeper? How to get started
14.00-15.00 Richard Oliver: Honeybee drones
There’s lots to see and do, for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
BBKA National Honey Day
Tuesday 21st October 2026
Each year The British Beekeepers’ Association celebrates National Honey Day. This annual events celebrates real honey, sparks critical debates about the sale of adulterated honey in so many of our supermarkets, and highlights the importance of ethical beekeeping practices.