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PRE ORDER FOR MID MAY 2026 coming soon.

Our seasonally produced spring nucs are headed by an 2026 Buckfast queen, marked accordingly. Busting with bees and ready to be transferred into a full-size hive. Buckfast bees are known for being very prolific. Our spring nucs will usually build up in time to produce a summer crop of honey and will be excellent on the heather, as long as the conditions are right and the colony is managed correctly.

COLLECTION ONLY! PAY THE FULL AMOUNT OF £270.00 OR A £70.00 NON REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE. If only a booking fee is paid, the remaining balance is payable just before collection (£200.00)

Please be aware that early availability of queens and good/bad weather during the spring can influence how early/late collections will start.

For guaranteed early nucs we recommend an overwintered nuc.

All nucs are COLLECTION ONLY. Please make sure you leave a CORRECT contact number and email. If we cannot contact you, we cannot arrange collection of your bees! In the event that we are unable to contact you your order will be put to the bottom of the orders list until we are able to contact you or you contact us. If we cannot contact you at all, we will cancel your order and you will lose the booking fee.

All of our nuclei are produced and sold in strict accordance with government legislation and the guidelines set by the National Bee Unit. This ensures that every nucleus you receive is healthy, robust, and compliant with the highest standards of beekeeping practice, please see our Sale Of Live Bees Policy.

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Reviews (9)

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5 frame nuc with seasonally produced queen

Colin Gibson on 4th Jun 2023

The nuc is healthy and thriving in their new hive.As a first time bee keeper I was given good advice as to what to do and which literature to read.Thank you HoneyFields.
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5 national frame seasonal nuke

Willem Prinsloo on 30th May 2023

I could not wish for a better place to source my bees from. From order to pick-up everything was as promised. The advice I recieved from Grenville helped me to establish the colony in their full size hive with conference and as he predicted they were ready for a super within one week. I will find it very hard to source from any other farm. -Thank you all for you support.
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5 Frame Nucleus

mark robson on 22nd May 2023

Straight forward ordering and payment of deposit. Collection to suit me. Everything explained in great detail upon collecting bees. Final payment easy. Fantastic bees, temperament is excellent, done two inspections and they’re really not bothered I’m there. Drawing out frames nicely. Would definitely use again.
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5 frame nucleus with seasonally produced queen

Fred Rogers on 6th Jul 2022

Really impressed, extremely placid bees and I transferred them into a new hive with no difficulty, excellent advice from Honeyfields bee farm. Have had them just over a week and they have already drawn out more frames.
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5 frame Nucleus With Seasonally Produced Buckfast Queen

John Angliss on 7th Jun 2022

Highly recommended. Well organised collection procedure from the farm. The bees are very placid. They have settled into their new hive well and are busy every day collecting pollen from our garden and the neighbourhood. I will certainly be using Honeyfields again
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Bee colony

Allan.scrivener on 7th Jun 2022

Strong colony that has settled well. Interaction with staff very positive.
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5 frame Nuc w budkfast queen

Luke Logan on 31st May 2022

My first Nuc. Great pick-up service. Support in packing and a quality 10-15 mins of helpful guidance. Will return for my future Nuc purchases
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5 Frame Nucleus With Seasonally Produced Buckfast Queen

Sarah on 31st May 2022

Absolutely outstanding service and an absolute pleasure to deal with Honey Fields Bee Farm. Excellent level of communication and efficiency. The bees are very happy in their new home. Thank you!
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5 Frame Nucleus With Seasonally Produced Buckfast Queen

Caroline Batchelor on 30th May 2022

Very happy calm bees. Busy and settled into their new hive. Would highly recommend.

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Important Information & Store Policies

Opening Hours & Placing Your Order

Opening Hours

Honeyfields Bee Farm telephone line is open between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday–Saturday (closed on bank holidays). We also close over the Christmas period from 23rd December to 3rd January.

Placing Your Order

You can order any items listed on the website by selecting them into your basket and following checkout instructions. You will have a chance to review your order before completing payment.

Personal information must be accurate. Payment can be made via credit/debit card or PayPal. Orders are processed once payment is received, and confirmation emails will be sent automatically. You retain the right to cancel all or part of your order prior to dispatch.

Delivery, Returns & Order Errors

Delivery

In-stock goods are dispatched promptly and typically arrive within 3–4 days from dispatch. Please ensure your delivery address, phone number, and postcode are correct upon checkout.

Important: If any products arrive damaged in transit, you must notify us immediately to qualify for a replacement.

Order Errors

Should there be an error with your order, notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt. We will arrange collection of the incorrect order and dispatch the corrected item on a next working day service upon receipt.

Returns Policy

Please contact us first before returning any item. Unwanted items returned unopened in their original condition qualify for a refund or replacement. Return postage costs apply. Opened or part-used goods cannot be returned.

5 Frame Nucleus Colonies (Collection Policy)

Booking Fee

Booking fees reserve one or more nuclei under your name until the agreed payment/collection date. Booking fees are non-refundable if you cancel or fail to pay by the agreed time. Fees are fully refunded if we are unable to supply the product.

Collection Terms

All Nucleus colonies are collection only. Our team will contact you when your nucleus is ready to arrange a collection day.

Care Instructions: Once collected, keep the nucleus in a cool, shaded area out of direct sunlight before transferring to a hive. Overheating can cause severe damage or loss of the colony.

Queen Bees & Live Bee Postage

Queen Bees Policy

All imported queen bees enter via the UK Government IPAFFS system with UK health certificates verified by an NBU inspector. While selected for good temperament, temperament cannot be guaranteed.

We cannot guarantee acceptance of queens into your colony and do not take responsibility for failed acceptance. Drone-laying or non-laying queens will be replaced upon photo evidence.

Postage Details

Orders placed before 9:00 am qualify for same-day dispatch (Monday–Friday). Live queen bees cannot be returned.

Recommended Shipping: Royal Mail Guaranteed Next Day Delivery (Tracked). Standard 1st Class Signed For is not tracked; delayed orders via Royal Mail are re-dispatched or refunded after 7 days.