National Cedar Starter Kit

Your first hive should come with training.

Choose to include our Introduction to Beekeeping Course FREE with this Starter Kit and learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to begin your beekeeping journey.

The course is designed for beginners and provides a practical introduction to keeping bees, understanding the hive and preparing for your first season.

Course value: £150 — included FREE with this Starter Kit.

You don’t need to choose your course date when purchasing your kit.
Choose your preferred available date after purchase.

Course voucher valid for 12 months from purchase. Subject to availability.

Why Choose This Starter Kit?

Traditional National hive
A familiar and widely used hive format, ideal for anyone looking to start with a traditional wooden setup.

Two supers included
Giving you room to expand as your colony develops.

Essential equipment in one package
No need to work out every individual piece of equipment before getting started.

Protective clothing included
Suit and gloves are included so you can begin working around your bees with the right protection.

Beginner training included
We don’t just provide the equipment — we help you understand how to use it.

A Simpler Way to Start Beekeeping

Starting beekeeping can feel complicated. Which hive? Which equipment? What do you need first? And most importantly — what do you actually do once your bees arrive?

This Starter Kit is designed to make that first step easier. Please Note – Second Quality Cedar Hive
This Starter Kit includes a Second Quality National Cedar Hive. Second Quality components may have minor cosmetic imperfections.

Your hive. Your equipment. Your training.

Start your beekeeping journey with Abelo.