Buy Bees - 5 Frame Welsh Black Locally Adapted Bees Nuc Over Wintered Nucleus 2026 UK - Collected or Delivered

Buy Bees UK - 5 Frame Welsh Black / Locally Adapted Bees Overwintered Nucleus

To reserve your colony for May 2026, we are now taking £100 deposits. 

2026 OVERWINTERED LOCALLY ADAPTED WELSH BEES NUC

5 Frame National overwintered in wooden box - £330

Deposits are non-refundable - £100 deposit

Delivery - £30

Remaining balance will be automatically collected in April 2026

OUR WELSH BEES:

We have secured a supply of Welsh black bees from a very experienced local Beefarmer that farms and breeds Welsh Black bees.

They are locally adapted bees that mate naturally on the wing so we can’t guarantee they are 100% Welsh blacks as they mate with local drones - they are locally adapted so some may have a bit more yellow or ginger colour than we would like. 

The breeder does not import bees or queens so they are in our opinion the closest you can possibly get to true Welsh black bees without A.I. They are born and raised in Wales.

The breeder has been rearing bees for sale since the late 1970s. The bees are generally quiet on the comb and easy to handle, making them suitable for beginner beekeepers. They are also effective nectar gatherers, therefore also meeting the needs of larger honey producers.

It is for this reason we have decided to partner with this breeder and offer these nucs for sale from Gwenyn Gruffydd.

The 5 frame nuclei of bees reared in Wales on British Standard National self-spacing Hoffman frames (which can be used in WBC Hives).

The Bees

The bees have been Nosema and Varroa treated. The bees are also regularly inspected by FERA (Bee Inspectors).

The breeder is attempting to breed bees which survive with minimal treatment for Varroa, with some indications of success. The bees we supply as nuclei are reared as part of the breeders ongoing programme.  

We have achieved our accreditation to the DASH scheme; Disease Accreditation Scheme for Honeybees, this is a an accreditation set up between the NBU (National Bee Unit, APHA (Animal and Plant Advisory Unit)) and the BFA (Bee Farmers Association).

You will receive:

• 5 frame of bees - which include brood of all stages, stores and 1 year old queen (marked)
  
• Fully Health checked
• Supplied in re-usable sturdy wooden nuc box 
• Bees that have been checked by the Bee Inspectors
• Aftercare over the phone if required
  
• Library of helpful videos on our YouTube channel

Collection Details

Collection is always the preferred and better option for you nuc and is far less stressful on them, however we can organise delivery for you if you prefer. Ready for collection from May onwards. Collection from Gwenyn Gruffydd SA32 8SE.

Delivery Details

Delivery Cost to UK Mainland Address is - £30** per Nuc (Delivery before 12pm*). Wednesday deliveries only.

Once your order has been placed you will receive a confirmation email of your order and deposit.

Our first point of contact will be via email so please be sure to enter a valid email address. We will contact you to confirm dispatch of your bees   We can only offer deliveries on Wednesdays.

Deposits are non refundable and full balance must be paid prior to delivery/collection. 

Balance due on collection or prior to delivery