Makers of the British Long Hive

Handmade to order and built to last

The Perfect Beehive

We wanted to build something that would make your life easier, but also ensure that honeybees would thrive in a perfectly balanced environment, as close as possible to their preferred wild nesting sites.

About us

We are two brothers that love keeping bees and making hives. Every hive is cut from sustainable English Cedar from UK forests that is milled and seasoned by us at the workshop. Each hive is then hand assembled, individually finished and delivered to you personally by us. 

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Accessibility

The most important feature is total accessibility. The hive is horizontal by design, so no heavy weights to lift. During an inspection, you simply lift up the gas strutted roof and you are in. Perfect for people with bad backs, young children in beekeeping, and beekeepers with certain disabilities.

Roof Designs

Classic or Contemporary? You can choose one of our new roof designs to make it your own. You can even add a logo if you are a commercial enterprise, school or club. With the natural beauty of our cedar, and its incredible longevity, you have what is basically a luxury piece of garden furniture that will last decades.

Observation hives

We design and build bespoke observation hives for parks and community spaces. All made by hand and using our sustainable English Cedar

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Bees for business

We manage the entire process of installing and maintaining your apiary. We assess the site and provide recommendations on layouts and access, build a hive to your needs (which could include branding), install the hives, settle in your honeybee colonies and regularly collect the honey produced. We also provide regular maintenance throughout the year to ensure your honeybees are healthy and happy in their new environment. You can enjoy 100% of the honey harvested in your hive to sell, send to clients, or use as a valuable marketing tool for promoting your business

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Amazing service, really helpful

answered all my questions. Hive is beautiful and can't wait for my bees to have it as their new home.

Emma C.

Amazing product and service

Had a brilliant purchasing experience from Hyde Hives - their long hives are amazing and the bees love them! Customer service was second to none and Matt and Dean do a brilliant job - thank you!

Andrea S.

Fantastic long hive

Fantastic workmanship using good quality materials - very informative and delivered on time. Highly recommend

James C.

New des res

For me with a bad back it’s ideal, just the right height. The bees seem to love it, the colony is thriving, and with it being so versatile I can add or take out frames as needed.

Lesley B.