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Croeso & Welcome to Lleyn & Eifionydd Beekeepers' Association

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Protecting the unique Welsh Black Bees of the Llŷn Peninsula, Eifionydd and surrounding areas. Supporting local beekeepers with resources, promoting treatment-free beekeeping, and safeguarding our native bees from imports for a thriving, resilient future.

Welsh Black Bee (Apis mellifera mellifera) foraging on white wildflower on the Llŷn Peninsula

Meet Apis mellifera mellifera, our native Welsh Black Bees

Welsh Black Bee foraging on white flowers on the Llŷn Peninsula.

Beekeepers inspecting hives at the LLEBKA association apiary in North Wales
Beekeeper holding a frame covered with bees during an apiary visit
Welsh Beekeepers’ Association (WBKA) logo

We are part of the WBKA - Welsh Beekeepers Association. 

Join Us

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Become part of our beekeeping community. Whether you keep bees, want to learn, or simply care about conserving the native Welsh Black Bee, your support helps protect our unique local population and promotes sustainable, treatment-free beekeeping on the Llŷn Peninsula.

Beehives on the Llŷn Peninsula coastline, North Wales

Beekeeping on the Llŷn Peninsula

Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North West Wales, the Llŷn Peninsula stretches into the Irish Sea with a unique Gulf Stream–influenced microclimate. This special environment provides an ideal home for the Welsh Black Bee — our hardy, native honey bee.

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At Lleyn & Eifionydd Beekeepers’ Association, we are proud to support local beekeepers and promote treatment-free beekeeping. Our bees have shown natural Varroa resistance, making them vital to sustainable beekeeping and conservation in Wales. By protecting this pure local strain and discouraging imports, we safeguard the future of honey bees on the Llŷn Peninsula and beyond.

Calendar

Stay connected with beekeeping on the Llŷn Peninsula. Our calendar lists monthly meetings, talks, and apiary visits — a chance to learn, share experiences, and support the conservation of our native Welsh Black Bees

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