Quince Honey Farm

Founded in 1949 the farm has grown over the years until today it is the largest honey farm in the country. The large exhibition halls were added in 1980 when the farm moved to it's current site. The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle You can view the complete story of honey production and beeswax from the hive to the finished product.

The honey farm is situated near South Molton on the outskirts of Exmoor but is really worth a visit if you are a fan of seeing nature up close and personal. The farm will allow you to appreciate just how hard the bees work for their honey and what a precious commodity it is. Honey bees are also vital for the survival of so much plant life as they spread pollen and help support the entire eco system Exmoor. The farm will also be able to show you all about farming the honey and the history of bee keeping too, and there will also be produce available for sale. This family run farm operates 1500 hives over an area of some 2500 square miles. Within the Exhibition you can closely observe the honeybee colonies, which have taken over a modern chimney, a postbox, roof cavities, straw skeps as well as their ancient homes - hollow trees and bushes. Other hives are designed to open at the press of a button.

Founded by George Wallace in 1949 this family run farm operates 1500 hives over an area of some 2500 square miles of rolling Devonshire hills and moors. Due to the type of agriculture in this unspoiled part of Britain we still produce a wonderful flavoured honey often described by our customers as "Honey like Granddad used to get".

Telephone:+44 (0) 1769 572401

Quince Honey Farm
North Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3AZ

The world's largest exhibition of living honey bees. Indoor apiary with 20 colonies of bees in natural habitats. Hives which open at the touch of a button to show the bees living and working inside. The complete honey production process explained and demonstrated. An all-weather attraction. Large Car park and picnic area. Britain's biggest honey farm.

www.quincehoney.co.uk
See bees close up and learn everything you need to know about these wonderful creatures

• South Molton Tel 01769 574704
• Location - just north of South Molton
• Open from end of March until end of October

Contributed by: John Evans