National Honey Show facts for kids
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| Formation | 1923 |
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| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | Charity No: 233656 |
| Purpose | To encourage beekeeping through the medium of national and international competitive classes for honey and related products |
| Website | https://www.honeyshow.co.uk/ |
The National Honey Show is a big yearly event in Britain. It's like a special fair that celebrates honey and other amazing things that bees create. This show is organized by a charity that wants to help people learn more about beekeeping.
It's a place where beekeepers can show off their best honey, beeswax, and other bee products. People also come to learn new things about bees and how important they are.
The History of the Show
The very first National Honey Show took place in 1923. It was held at a famous building called The Crystal Palace in London. The show stayed there for many years, until 1936. Sadly, The Crystal Palace was destroyed by a fire that year.
After that, the show moved to different places. For a while, it was held at St George's College in Weybridge, Surrey. Today, the National Honey Show happens every October at Sandown Park Racecourse.
What Happens at the Show?
The National Honey Show is packed with fun and educational activities. Here are some of the main things you can find there:
- Competitions: Beekeepers enter their products to win awards. There are different categories for things like honey, mead (a drink made from honey), and beeswax. Judges carefully check each entry to find the best ones.
- Workshops: You can join hands-on sessions to learn new skills. These might include how to make candles from beeswax or how to prepare honey for showing.
- Lectures: Experts give talks about all sorts of bee-related topics. You can learn about bee health, different types of honey, or how to start your own beehive. It's a great way to discover more about the fascinating world of bees!
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See also
External links
- National Honey Show
