Ethical beekeeping, raw natural honey and hive products, education and experiences rooted in care for bees, people and the wider environment.
Welcome to Ramsbottom Honey where the bees come first!
Our work begins with healthy, resilient colonies. By putting bees first — in how we keep them, teach about them, and share their products — we protect the ecosystems that support all of us.
From raw honey and propolis to education and corporate partnerships, every part of Ramsbottom Honey is shaped by respect for the hive.
Welcome to Ramsbottom Honey where beekeeping friends Brendan and Ruth keep bees, supply honey, bees, beekeeping equipment and beekeeping courses to the local community, schools and corporate clients across the local area and around Greater Manchester. #savethebees #ramsbottomhoney
Meet Brendan & Ruth – the team behind the hives
Ruth and Brendan have spent years working closely with bees — learning from them, teaching others, and challenging extractive approaches to beekeeping.
We believe:
- Beekeeping should support bees, not exploit them
- Education is the key to better stewardship
- Connection to nature improves human wellbeing
Why bees come first
Bees are not a commodity. They are complex, intelligent superorganisms that play a vital role in biodiversity, food systems and human wellbeing.
Our approach to beekeeping is deliberately respectful and low-intervention. We work with the natural rhythms of the hive, not against them. By prioritising colony health, resilience and balance, we create conditions where both bees and people can thrive.
This bees-first philosophy shapes everything we do — from education and ethical honey production to community learning and corporate engagement.
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Honey & hive products
Raw, minimally processed honey, propolis spray, beeswax products and soaps — created in harmony with healthy, well-supported hives.
Learn about bees
Bee Discovery Experiences talks and hands-on education for schools and groups who want to understand bees better.
Individuals
Beekeeping courses for budding beekeepers. Our beekeeping courses are designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding.
Organisations
Lunch and learn sessions, sponsor a hive, team-building days and meaningful ESG-aligned experiences that connect people to nature and impact.
If beekeeping is not for you, then why not play your part by:
We can learn such a lot from these beautiful creatures including:
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a beekeeper?
Perhaps you are simply curious to learn more about bees, then our courses could be perfect for you or even as a gift for yourself or others.