Description

Imported 2026 F1 Buckfast queen bee, mated and marked accordingly for the year. Bulk discounts automatically applied, see below.

Developed by Brother Adam, who was in charge of beekeeping from 1919 at Buckfast Abbey in Devon in the United Kingdom, the Buckfast bee is a hybrid honey bee. A cross of many subspecies and strains selected for individual traits. Buckfast queens are very prolific in the spring laying lots of eggs building up strong colonies for honey production in the spring and summer. Lower tendency to swarm, Calm on the comb and very placid bees when handled gently. They are the perfect bees for hobby and commercial beekeepers alike.

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

All queen bees are shipped using Royal Mail. Royal Mail is one of the only companies in the UK that handles and delivers queen bees, following all local legal requirements and safety standards. This ensures our queen bees are well looked after during transit, reaching you safely and securely.

All of our imported Buckfast queen bees are imported from an EU breeder who we have been working with for many years. All imports arrive in the UK accompanied with a health certificate, which is inspected along with the queens on arrival by the NBU.

Bulk Pricing:

Buy 5 - 9 and get £1.00 off each queen.
Buy 10 - 19 and get £2.00 off each queen.
Buy 20 or above and get £3.00 off each queen.

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Reviews (124)

124 reviews

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5
Excellent service

Sandor Kovacs on 26th May 2022

Hi, I really happy with the service, what they provide. Everything was perfect. The quality, and quantity of the bees was excellent Thanks Sandor
5
Mated Buckfast Queen Bee’s

John Mullender on 18th May 2022

Arrived very safely, introduced to hives as recommended, one of the Queens has been accepted and is laying, unfortunately I cannot find the other one and no sign of eggs upon last inspection. Thank you.
5
2022 buckfast

Dan on 11th May 2022

Very pleased with my queen received on Thurs and placed in hive , 6 days later she has been released and is laying solidly. Many thanks
5
Mated Queen

Glen on 4th May 2022

Excellent service and speedy arrival. Comes we’re good through out. Will use again
5
2022 Buckfast Queen Bee

Chris on 1st May 2022

Bought 2x Queen bees as I had a failing queen and needed to queen right a particular hive and split another. Introduced the first queen to the failing hive and within a week, already have eggs. Great stress free introduction, accepted by the colony and couldn’t ask for more from a supplier. Delivery was fast as is needed at this time of year and will 100% use again in years to come.
5
Great Queens, fast service. 10/10

Gruffydd on 29th Apr 2022

Great queens and great service as usual.
5
The Best Queens

Keith on 26th Apr 2022

First class service and the best queens on the market.
5
Buckfast Queen Bee

Andrew Rout on 14th Jul 2021

excellent service, arrived at 1230 and in hive by 1300. well pleased
5
Buckfast Queen Bee

Victoria on 31st Aug 2020

Absolutely delighted with the follow up service. Buckfast queen arrived by tracked post next day and now installed. Thank you.
5
Buckfast Queen Bee

David Alvey on 29th Jul 2020

She arrived on the 2nd July and I am very satisfied with the quality of my purchase. Due to unforeseen inclement weather and other commitments, I could not introduce the queen until 8 days after arrival. She is now established and laying well. Compliments on your aftersales service. Grateful thanks David

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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.