Festival of Blossom: Meet the beekeepers
Drop in to meet our resident beekeepers and learn about the role of honeybees as pollinators during the Festival of Blossom.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Meet our resident volunteer beekeepers, Kim and Steve, at their pop-up stall in the Walled Garden. Learn about their work as beekeepers, and of course, the important role of a honeybee.
Discover how honeybees work together to protect the colony and the queen bee. Take a look at the inside of an example hive and find out all about the bees at Gibside.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
The Walled Garden at Gibside.
- Accessibility
The stall will be accessible via the path in the Walled Garden.
- Other
This is an informal drop-in event, with an opportunity to meet the beekeepers, see some of the tools they use, and ask any questions you may have about honeybees or beekeeping. Pop along to say hi anytime within the 3 hour event.
Upcoming events
Festival of Blossom: Our Story Isn’t Over art exhibition
An exhibition of women, recovery and renewal at Gibside.
Festival of Blossom: blossom and bloom trail
North East Festival of Blossom 2026
Wild wonders: a ranger ramble
Step into the wild with Gibside ranger Nick, and uncover the secrets of seasonal nature and conservation on this immersive guided walk.
Tuesday health walk
A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.