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Pure Spring Honey - 340g Jars

  • Delicate floral taste from local Surrey Hills flowers and blossom
  • 100% pure, raw, and unpasteurised

We accept cash or online bank transfer on collection

12oz jars on board 2024
12oz jars

A little about us

We’re a family-run beekeeping venture based in Guildford, and we’re delighted to share that our cherished hives are now beautifully positioned close to RHS Wisley. This exceptional location places our bees in the heart of Surrey’s most horticultural paradise, where they can benefit from the garden’s remarkable biodiversity and the surrounding Surrey countryside.

RHS Garden Wisley spans an impressive 240 acres and houses over 25,000 different plant species and cultivars - making it one of the largest plant collections anywhere in the world. Our bees now have access to this incredible botanical treasure trove, which includes diverse wildflower meadows, formal gardens, orchards, and native Surrey flora.

A single hive
As a small family operation with just a few carefully tended hives, we embody the true meaning of artisanal beekeeping. Our limited production allows us to focus intently on quality, ensuring each jar of unpasteurised honey captures the essence of the Surrey Hills landscape. We take pride in preserving all the natural goodness exactly as our bees intended it—raw, unfiltered, and brimming with local flavour.

A single hive
When you choose honey from our family’s apiary, you’re supporting sustainable, small-scale beekeeping and enjoying a genuine taste of our special corner of the British countryside. We’re delighted to share this liquid gold with you—nature’s perfect sweetness, crafted by our bees and carefully harvested by our hands.

The Hives

We currently have the privilage of now looking after six fantastic hives.

Hive Sunflower Hive
Hive Daisy Hive
Hive Lavender Hive
Hive Primrose Hive
Hive Bluebell Hive
Hive Buttercup Hive

Why Choose Our Honey

We think there’s a lot to love about our honey…

Pure & Unpasteurised

Our honey is 100% raw and unpasteurised, preserving all the natural enzymes, antioxidants, and nutrients. The natural crystallisation you might notice is a sign of quality and purity.

Local & Traceable

Every jar comes directly from our hives in the Harry Edwards Foundation in Shere, Surrey Hills with minimal food miles. You can trace our honey from hive to jar.

Distinctive Flavour Profile

Our honey captures the unique flavours of the Surrey Hills, with notes from wildflowers and the apple orchard adjacent to our hives. Each batch reflects the seasons through its distinctive character.

Small-Batch Quality

As a family with just a few hives, we can give exceptional attention to each jar. Our small-scale production means every batch receives care that mass-produced honey cannot match.

Supports Local Pollinators

By choosing our honey, you’re supporting our small family beekeeping venture and helping protect vital pollinators in our local ecosystem.

May Help with Seasonal Allergies

Many people find local honey helps alleviate seasonal allergies and hayfever symptoms due to the small amounts of local pollen present.

Honey source matters

Important: Recent DNA tests (November 2024) revealed that over 90% of honey on UK supermarket shelves contains cheap syrup additives. However, all samples from local British beekeepers passed authenticity tests.

Source: The Independent, 15 November 2024

Real honey costs around £2,370 per tonne to produce, compared to just £500 for syrup alternatives. By choosing The Little Bee Garden, you’re supporting authentic, sustainable beekeeping practices.

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