Make a bee-line for Quince Honey Farm this half term and enjoy all-weather family fun, including honey tasting, candle rolling,…
Visit Quince Honey Farm, an award-winning working honey farm based in South Molton, offering a full day out for the whole family to enjoy.
Visit our Honey Factory and learn all about how bees make honey, enjoy a honey tasting session and roll your own beeswax candle. There are viewing windows into the honey production areas and you can join a tour to get a close-up look at how honey is extracted from the hive and then bottled in jars ready for sale in the shop.
The Bee Shed is where you will find interactive hives, giving you the chance to see millions of bees at work from behind glass and in complete safety! Our interactive hives open up at the push of a button, giving you an even closer look! The popular Beekeeping Demos are also found here, where our team open a beehive from behind protective glass and explain all that you can see – will you find the queen bee?!
Let the young and the young at heart buzz around The Play Hive where you’ll find the ever-popular indoor soft play, including dedicated spaces for under 2s, outdoor play area, lake and picnic area – a fantastic space for children and families to enjoy together. Here you will also find a café serving light bites and refreshments.
The centre piece for the attraction is the beautifully landscaped Nectar Gardens that can be explored and enjoyed all year round. Wander through the hexagonal plots, each with a different theme, all plants being bee and pollinator friendly.
While you’re outside make sure you take a stroll along the Meadow Trail and then up to the fruit orchard via the Pollinator Path to see our wild-flower meadows.
When you need a break, head back to the main building where you’ll find the award-winning Nectary Restaurant serving up delicious home-made meals, drinks and special honey cream teas. The perfect place to relax with a cuppa while enjoying views out to the gardens and woodland. And don’t forget to browse the Farm Shop selling a range of seasonal honeys, beeswax candles, skincare and gifts.
We can’t wait to see you!
Make a bee-line for Quince Honey Farm today, just off the A361 in South Molton!
Special Learning Experiences:
An Hour with the Bees – visit website for available dates & times (last session 27/09/24)
Book a dedicated session for you and your group of family/friends to have a taste of beekeeping with one of our experienced team. You will be kitted out in protective gear and spend an hour getting hands on with a hive of honeybees. We guarantee an experience you will never forget! Suitable for both adults and children. The session will be for you and your group only.
Live from the Hive – Available Mon-Fri (Apr-Sept) 9am or 9:30am (last session 27/09/24)
Are you a teacher or community/social group leader? Are you looking for an educational activity involving bees but it’s just not possible to bring a group to Quince Honey Farm due to location or other practicalities? If so, our Live from the Hive sessions are the perfect solution. We offer 30 minute Zoom classes suitable for primary and secondary schools and community groups, broadcast directly to you. See a hive of bees opened up live, learn all about honeybees and see them in action, and have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.
For more info and to enquire, please visit: https://quincehoneyfarm.co.uk/experience/live-from-the-hive/
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2024 Awards:
GOLD in the Taste of the West Hospitality Awards 2024 for Café/Tearoom
Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award 2024
2023 Awards:
FINALIST in the Devon’s Top Attractions Awards 2023 for Dog Friendly Attraction
WINNER in the Devon’s Top Attractions Awards 2023 for Café of the Year
BRONZE for Cafe/Tearoom of the Year at the Devon Tourism Awards 2023/24
Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award 2023
2022 Awards:
GOLD for Cafe/Tearoom of the Year at the Devon Tourism Awards 2021/22
2020 Awards:
GOLD for Tourism Innovation Award at the South West Tourism Awards 2020/21
GOLD for Tourism Innovation Award at the Devon Tourism Awards 2020
BRONZE for Visitor Attraction of the Year Award at the Devon Tourism Awards 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Quince Honey Farm open?
The full attraction, Play Hive, restaurant and shop are open every day. Please check the website for current hours (seasonal).
How much is entry to Quince Honey Farm?
Please check website for information, different options available. Carer & Members go free. Free admission to shop and restaurant and free parking.
Is Quince Honey Farm dog friendly?
We are pleased to welcome all well-behaved dogs on leads everywhere on our site, excluding the indoor soft Play Hive
What's included in a Full Attraction ticket?
Everything! Your ticket allows entry to the attraction with all the tours & activities included, the Play Hive play areas, the gardens and the exhibitions. Shop and restaurant free to enter for all.
How long does a visit last?
We recommend at least half a day to make the most of the tours programme. Visitors can easily spend a whole day here exploring and taking part in the activities.
Can you pay on the door?
For the Full Attraction (tours & activities, gardens, play areas) you are welcome to pay on the door on the day or book in advance.
For Play Hive only (just the play areas) we recommend pre-booking at weekends or during school holidays as it can get busy.
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