
The SDBKA Apiary at Frank’s Pit
The Stowmarket and District Bee Keepers Association’s training apiary is located at Frank’s Pit
Apiary Days
The Association holds regular apiary open days on the 3rd Sunday of each month during the beekeeping season. You can gain experience and help with inspections as well as simply socialise with other local beekeepers.
The next apiary day dates are as follows:
Sunday 19th October 2025 (TBC)
Apiary Dates for 2026
Starting Sunday 22nd March at 10:30am and then subsequently every three weeks throughout the beekeeping season.
12th April \ 3rd May \ 24th May \ 14th June \ 5th July \ 26th July \ 16th August \ 6th September.

We are always on the hunt for volunteers, so if you would like to help out regularly at Frank’s Pit with hive inspections and other activities, please get in touch
Frank’s Pit Location
Address: Creeting St Mary, Ipswich IP6 8PX
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Co-ordinates: 52°09'36.1"N 1°03'51.3"E