The Urban Apiary

09/06/2026

This is good news as from 14 June 2026

Want to be sure the honey you buy is the real thing? Whenever possible, buy directly from your local beekeeper.

New EU honey labelling rules coming into force on 14 June 2026 will require blended honey products to clearly state the countries of origin and the percentage contribution of each country on the label. These changes are designed to improve transparency, help consumers make informed choices, and strengthen confidence in the honey they buy.

Even with improved labelling, buying from a local beekeeper remains the best way to know exactly where your honey comes from and how it was produced. Your beekeeper can tell you about their bees, their forage areas, and the journey from hive to jar.

When you buy local honey, you're getting a fresh, natural product while supporting local beekeepers, small businesses, and the vital role bees play in our communities. 🍯🐝

Support local. Know your source. Enjoy real honey.

05/06/2026

I had a beautiful new apprentice working with me today at our out apiary. He was so tame and came very close to see what I was up to. I'm sure he's nicking the odd Honeybee, but that's okay.

04/06/2026

The Urban Apiary Honey Is Pure, Raw & Unprocessed.

By keeping our Honey raw, it naturally retains:

* Natural enzymes produced by bees
* Beneficial pollen particles
* Natural antioxidants
* The distinctive floral character of local nectar sources

The result is a honey with a richer flavour, aroma, and character that reflects the seasons and the landscape where it was produced.

The Urban Apiary Surrey Honey is local, raw, unprocessed honey produced by our own bees. Its flavour, colour, and character change with the seasons because real honey isn't manufactured, it is crafted by bees and shaped by nature.

Pure honey. Raw honey. Surrey Honey. Just as the bees made it.

04/06/2026

As the owner of The Urban Apiary, sustainability and caring for wildlife are at the heart of everything I do. So when the opportunity arose to adopt a donkey named Drizzle, there was simply no way I could say no.

21/05/2026

After rescuing a Bumblebee nest from a building site, before it was built over. Our garden is now full of very happy Bumblebees enjoying leftover/spilt honey from our Honeybees.

20/05/2026

🐝🌼 Happy World Bee Day from The Urban Apiary! 🌼🐝

Today we celebrate the tiny pollinators that make a huge difference to our world every single day. Bees are essential for biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and the food we enjoy on our tables. 🍯🌻

At The Urban Apiary, we’re proud to support and protect these incredible creatures through sustainable beekeeping and education. Every hive matters, every flower counts, and every bee plays a vital role. 💛

✨ Here’s how you can help bees thrive:
🌸 Plant bee-friendly flowers
💧 Leave out fresh water
🚫 Avoid harmful pesticides
🍯 Support local beekeepers

Together, we can create a healthier future for bees and our planet.

🐝 Small bee. BIG impact. 🐝

15/05/2026

New Jars, same bold infusion of our raw honey and yellow habanero chillies, inspired by a recipe I discovered while living in Equatorial Guinea, West Central Africa.

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14/05/2026

Although we didn't win, we are so proud to have made it to the final 3. Well done to the winner Mama's Beeswax, well deserved.

07/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for this award, it truly validates our commitment to building a sustainable, plastic-free enterprise.

GOOD LUCK to Honey & Bamboo Mama's Beeswax and The Urban Apiary, who have been shortlisted for the Best Most Sustainable / Green Business sponsored by University for the Creative Arts - UCA Who is your favorite? let us know in the comments

05/05/2026

On this frame (centre bottom) there is a yellow marked Queen Bee, that makes her 4 years old. There’s a high probability that she will be replaced (superseded) this year. I don’t and will not interfere with this natural process, as far as I'm concerned she's earned her retirement. She will be looked after and given all she needs until the hive decides (not me) it’s time for her to go.