Apiary [eɪpɪəri]

noun

etymology
The base of the word comes from the Latin word “apis” meaning “bee”, leading to “apiarium” or “beehouse” and eventually “apiary.” Beekeepers may be referred to as “apiarists” or “ones who tend apiaries.”

Our Apiaries

Prae Wood

[draft] Prae Wood is the Association’s oldest apiary, having moved in around 100 years ago. A rental agreement spanning the last century is agreed with the landowners: 1 jar of honey per colony per year.

Oaklands

Our second training apiary is located in an orchard near Oaklands College.

Wheathampstead

Nestled on the outskirts of Wheathampstead, this apiary is our first social apiary. We do not train new beekeepers at this apiary.

Our Apiaries in Photos

Click on the photographer’s name to see their collection

Gary Davis

Guest Photographer

Gary is a multi-award winning nature and wildlife photographer specialising in birds and macro photography. His photography interests also include sport and urban landscapes. 

His website features extensive collections of his work from over the years.

You can visit his website here.

James Singler

Guest Photographer

James’ work has been published in the Sunday Times and Docu Magazine published. He was shortlisted for the 2024 Travel Photographer of the Year – Rising Talent Award.

Following his curiosity, his work focuses on giving an ear to society and telling stories of ordinary people going about their everyday lives.

You can visit his website here.

Kyle Riley

Member

Kyle took up photography a few years before becoming a beekeeper. Now, he rarely visits an apiary without his camera. He has captured thousands of images from Prae Wood Apiary over the years. 

His wider work includes wildlife and nature, urban landscapes and event photography.

You can visit his website here.