UK Mated Buckfast Bee Nucs for Sale UK | Overwintered British Lutz Eggert Exclusive Nucleus Colonies 2027 - Harry's Honeybees
⚠️ HIGH DEMAND – LIMITED AVAILABILITY – SELL OUT EARLY EVERY YEAR ⚠️
Premium UK Mated F1 Buckfast Nucleus Colonies for Sale – UK Mainland Delivery via Royal Mail Guaranteed service included
Full price of a 6 Frame Lutz Eggert National Overwintered Nucleus 2027 for delivery is £340
Please note the difference between this nucleus and the others I sell is due to the inclusion of a Lutz Eggert Premium F1 Buckfast queen bee heading the colonies. These queens are a result of the world renowned German breeder, Lutz Eggert. If you want to experience above and beyond from your bees then this is the nuc for you! Professionally overwintered, plus the combination of incredible pioneering breeding work these bees are exceptional. Due to the demand of the Lutz Eggert headed nucs these are even more limited than my normal nucleus colonies so early booking is essential!
Looking to buy nucs in the UK or start beekeeping with strong, reliable bees? At Harry’s Honeybees, I produce high-quality UK Mated F1 Buckfast nucleus colonies bred for performance, temperament, and success in UK conditions
Based near Exeter, Devon, I run over 100 colonies, focusing on selective breeding of British Buckfast bees to produce calm, productive, and disease-resistant colonies
🐝 Why Harry's Honeybees
These are Premium UK Mated Lutz Eggert F1 Buckfast bees, carefully selected and raised for:
Exceptionally calm temperament – ideal for beginners and and experienced beekeepers alike
High honey production – proven performance, producing award-winning honey
Strong disease resistance & hygiene – regularly inspected and treated for varroa (Apivar & Oxalic acid)
Excellent overwintering ability – bred to handle the British climate
Low swarming tendency
All apiaries have been inspected by a bee inspector and are regularly checked by myself and the regional bee inspector.
Queens are UK Mated F1 Buckfast, selected from strong genetic lines and marked for the corresponding year.
📦 What You Receive
1 x 6 Frame Nucleus Colony of Overwintered Bees
1 x Wooden Nuc Box
1 x Ventilated Screen
1 x Lutz Eggert UK Mated F1 Buckfast Queen (2026 - Marked WHITE)
6 x DN4 frames with bees (4 frames of BIAS)
These nucs are established, healthy, and ready to transfer into a full hive
📅 Availability
Overwintered Nucs – Available from March–April (weather dependent)
You’ll be notified in advance of your collection or delivery window. Due to weather, please allow a small timing variation.
🚚 UK Delivery
Nationwide UK mainland delivery is FREE (Royal Mail guaranteed service)
Bees are carefully packaged with ventilation to ensure safe transport
👉 These nucs sell out every year, so early booking is strongly recommended via a deposit
🌱 Perfect for Beginners & Expanding Apiaries
If you’re looking to start beekeeping in the UK, a nucleus colony is the best way to begin. These bees are easy to manage, quick to expand, and can easily produce a honey crop in your first season
🤝 Ongoing Support & Aftercare
Buying bees is just the beginning. I provide:
Honest, practical advice
Ongoing support after purchase
Guidance on transferring your nuc and managing your colony
📍 About Harry’s Honeybees
I started beekeeping with just 2 colonies and have grown to over 100 colonies in East Devon. My focus is on breeding high-quality Buckfast bees through careful genetic selection, ensuring consistency, reliability, and performance for UK beekeepers
All pictures are genuine images of my own personal bees in my apiaries with my hives.