The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is proud to announce the celebration of National Honey Day on 21st October 2025, a nationwide initiative to spotlight the golden goodness of local British honey and the dedicated beekeepers who produce it.
This year’s theme is simple and powerful: Buy Local Honey! Whether from a neighbourhood beekeeper, farm shop, market stall or independent retailer, choosing local honey supports British bees, biodiversity, livelihoods and the craft of beekeeping.
“We want everyone to experience the joy of tasting the spring and summer through honey. Each jar of local honey tells a unique story – of flowers like hedgerow bramble, clover, heather or lime – and the weather that shaped the season,” said Diane Drinkwater, Chair of the BBKA.
Despite the UK’s rich beekeeping heritage, only around 14 per cent of the honey consumed domestically is produced here.
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