Dorset Hot Honey is here!
Stephen’s been talking about making a Hot Honey for over a year now. The idea kept buzzing around (pun fully intended), but one thing held him back — he didn’t want to lose the Dorset provenance that makes Tarrant Valley Honey what it is. Imported chillies just didn’t sit right. Then he met
Beeswax candles from the Tarrant Valley Honey bees
We’ll be busy this month, hand-pouring a fresh batch of beeswax candles ready for the months ahead. Each one begins right here in the Tarrant Valley, using wax taken straight from our own hives. Nothing added, nothing taken away – just nature at its best. Beeswax really is something special. Whe
The last bee experience of the year was a buzzing success!
What a wonderful final Bee Experience of the year! As ever, we had a wonderful group of people, all who just wanted to find out more about beekeeping. The Bee Experiences will be back next year, once the bees have woken up in the spring
last bee experience for 2025
Last one of the season! Spend the afternoon with beekeeper Steve Toop – all protective gear will be provided, but please do wear boots!Maximum ten people in the group – £60 per person or £100 per couple, and a delicious afternoon tea is included! RAWSTON FARM, TARRANT RAWSTON, DT11 8SF.BOOK NO
In the company of bees 🐝
We were absolutely delighted to be featured in The BV magazine this month! Their lovely team spent some time with Steve out on the hives here in the Tarrant Valley, chatting about how it all began – from that first pair of garden hives to the 45 colonies now busily working across Dorset’s fields
Bee Experience day – next date!
We're excited to announce the next Bee Experience Day - 6th July at 2pm! Spend the afternoon with beekeeper Steve Toop - all protective gear will be provided, maximum ten people in the group - £60 per person or £100 per couple.
Coming soon!
We're excited to be featured soon in The BV - keep an eye out for their June issue! "What a privilege to meet Steve Troop from Tarrant Valley Honey today (and all his fab little helpers!), rather apt on World Bee Day." - Courtenay Hitchcock, The BV
Stephen the beekeeper
Stephen started keeping bees in 2016, his ethos is the preservation of bees, helping the environment with pollination along with a very small carbon footprint. Stephen is a dairy manager working on a local farm milking the cows twice a day 6 days a week, in between this and on his days off he is see
Barbara Cossins from Love Local Trust local gets suited up for a Bee Experience
This year we’re excited to launch our new Bee Experience days – we welcomed Barbara Cossins along from Love local, Trust Local to give it a try for herself: “🎥 Behind the scenes with Barbara Cossins! 🐝💛 “When it comes to showcasing the incredible stories behind our l
Introducing Bee Experience days!
A Bee Experience with Steve Toop 🐝 An exciting opportunity is coming! Come and be a beekeeper for the afternoon 🐝 Book now by calling Steve on 07488311024🐝 Stay tuned for more dates to be announced!