Festival of Blossom: meet the beekeepers at Gibside
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 beekeepers, Kim and Steve, at their pop-up stall in the Walled Garden. They're here to chat 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. Learn how blossom plays a huge role in the life of a bee, about honeybees as pollinators, and why they're important for the environment. The stall will be accessible via the path in the Walled Garden This is an informal chat and opportunity to meet the beekeepers. Pop along to say hi anytime within the 2.5 hour event.
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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 chat and opportunity to meet the beekeepers. Pop along to say hi anytime within the 2.5 hour event.
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