An outdoor apiary with four beekeepers in protective suits inspecting stacked wooden hives among trees at Bramble Farm Bees.
Five beekeepers in protective suits stand outdoors beside flowering shrubs and beekeeping equipment at Bramble Farm Bees.
Beekeepers in white protective suits and orange gloves hold a wooden honeycomb frame covered with bees outdoors at Bramble Farm Bees.
A person holds a metal bee smoker releasing white smoke outdoors against blurred green vegetation at Bramble Farm Bees.

The Apiary (Outdoor) at Bramble Farm Bees

Outdoor Space at a Barn
·
Private space
Scragged Oak Road, Maidstone, ME14 3HL –
Boxley, Maidstone
Up to 20
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Our working apiary in the Kent Downs, where your team suits up and opens live hives with our beekeepers. Everyone gets hands-on: holding frames of bees, spotting the queen and seeing how a colony works. Bee suits, gloves and all kit provided. No experience needed.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 16:00
from £95 per person
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £570 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £95 per person
Per day
10:00 – 16:00
from £165 per person
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:00
from £95 per person
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £570 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £95 per person
Per day
10:00 – 16:00
from £165 per person
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:00
from £95 per person
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £570 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £95 per person
Per day
10:00 – 16:00
from £165 per person
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
from £95 per person
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £570 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £95 per person
Per day
10:00 – 16:00
from £165 per person
All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 16:00
from £95 per person
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £570 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 13:30
from £95 per person
Per day
10:00 – 16:00
from £165 per person
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Free parking is available on-site (12 spaces)
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• Anyone with an allergy to bee, wasp or hornet stings must tell us before the day. If you carry an adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen), please bring it.
• Please tell us in advance about any medical condition, mobility need, pregnancy or dietary requirement.
• Every guest completes a short online health and safety waiver before the day.
• Protective suits, veils and gloves must be worn at all times near the hives. We provide them.
• Follow your guide's instructions at all times. We may ask anyone behaving unsafely to step away from the hives.
• No alcohol before or during hive work.
• Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear and clothing suited to the weather. This is a working farm and the ground can be uneven or muddy.
• Designed for adults. Guests aged 16–17 are welcome with prior agreement and written consent from a parent or guardian.
• No smoking or vaping on the farm.
• No dogs, for their safety around the hives.
• Please avoid strong perfume or aftershave on the day, as it can unsettle the bees.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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About Bramble Farm Bees

Bramble Farm Bees is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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