Welcome
If you're looking for information on how to keep bees in a more natural and sustainable way you've come to the right place!
You'll find information on top bar and Warré hives, links to other beekeeping sites and of course you can order your very own Warré hive. We're now taking orders for August delivery.
The Gallery includes photos of both our cedar and pine hives.
You can also follow our Honey Pot Tales Blog where Matt relates his adventures in beekeeping. We'd love to hear from you too!
About UsHi, my name's Matt and I'm the founder of www.warrebeehive.co.uk I'm a third generation beekeeper and currently keep bees in both Warré and Langstroth hives.
Beekeeping For All
This book was written by Abbé Warré and describes his 'People's Hive' which he designed with the aim of producing a hive that was simple, economical and bee-friendly whilst at the same time providing a surplus of honey for the beekeeper. L'Apiculture Pour Tous has been translated into English by Patirica and David Heaf and is now available in print for the first time. Copies are available for £12.50 including postage. Order your copy here
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Who was Abbé Warré?
Abbé Émile Warré (1867 - 1951) lived in France and kept bees in a wide variety of hives with the aim of finding the best hive for both bees and beekeeper.
Inside a Warre Hive
This photo was taken in July 2010 and shows the inside of the first box in my Warre hive. The hive was populated with a swarm in the late summer of 2009 and over-wintered well. I added a second box in late spring 2010 and have now added a third box. I'm hoping that later this summer I can remove the top box and extract the honey. |
If you're interested in Warré hives and keeping bees in a more natural and sustainable way you need to read 'Beekeeping For All'. 
