Welcome to The Bamburgh Bee Company
As the Bamburgh Bee Company opens its doors for the first time, we look forward to welcoming visitors to a world of bee-centric experiences, premium honey products and comprehensive beekeeping courses.
Nestled in the picturesque setting of Spindlestone near Bamburgh, this unique venue is set to become a hub of education, sustainability and community engagement.
Bamburgh Bee Company is dedicated to offering immersive, entertaining and educational experiences for all ages. Our mission is to celebrate the enchanting world of bees and to promote a deeper understanding of their vital role in our ecosystem.
We invite you to visit our beautiful location, engage with our knowledgeable staff, and discover the wonders of beekeeping.
The Team
Set up by husband and wife team, Mark and Sue Swearman, the couple have been an integral part of the local community for 40 years. Sue originally owned Blacketts in Bamburgh, and Mark ran his own Building Business for many years before deciding to expand on his passion for bee keeping.
“Having overwintered colonies of bees for a neighbouring beekeeper for over 25 years, I took the plunge and actively started beekeeping ten years ago. I was captivated by the industrious and positive work ethic of the Honey Bee, seeing them as a great barometer of both the countryside and farming alike. It is well noted that when the bees are swarming, producing honey and going forward, all is right with the world. Long time friend and mentor, Willie Robson, and his family from the Chainbridge at Berwick – centre of the beekeeping world in the north – have been a huge source of technical help and inspiration, as we ourselves embark on our own bee journey.”
“Bees are the magical bridge between nature and humanity” (Anon)
Through our experience sessions, we will endeavour to show you how!
Mark Swearman, Founder