Visit Quince Honey Farm: A Sweet Adventure in North Devon!

My Favourite Holiday Cottages team recently visited Quince Honey Farm in North Devon to see what makes the place such an intriguing family attraction. While there, we had an opportunity to interview one of the bees, Buzzworth, to find out why families will adore what goes on at the Honey Farm. As you’ll see, Buzzworth thinks all human ‘beeings’ are just children at heart. You’ll ‘bee‘ impressed!

Buzzworth's Buzzy Adventure at Quince Honey Farm in North Devon!

Bzzzz! Hello there, little honeybee! I'm Buzzworth, and I'm here to tell you about the sweetest place in all of North Devon - Quince's Honey Farm! It's a hive of activity, and I promise you'll have a bee-utiful time!

What's the Buzz About?

Oh, there's so much to see and do! You can explore interactive exhibits and get up close and personal with us bees. Don't worry, we won't sting - we're too busy making honey! You can join a guided tour and learn all about how we turn nectar into liquid gold. It's un-bee-lievable!

For all you little larvae out there, we've got special activities just for you! Colour in some bee-autiful pictures, solve puzzles, and play with our interactive displays. You'll be having so much fun, you won't even realise you're learning!

And if you want to see us in action, check out our observation hive. It's like a reality TV show, but with bees - a real hive of activity!

Parking Your Flower... I Mean Car!

Don't worry about finding a spot to land your car. we've got plenty of parking spaces, so you won't have to buzz around looking for a place to stop!

Did You Know?

Here's something to make your antennae wiggle: a single worker bee like me visits between 50 to 100 flowers on just one collection trip! And our hives can have up to 60,000 bees. That's one crowded dance floor!

Nectar Gardens: A Pollen Paradise!

Prepare to bee amazed as you flutter through our Nectar Gardens! It's a veritable feast for the compound eyes, with thousands of bee-friendly plants arranged in a stunning hexagonal pattern. It's like nature's own honeycomb, but with more colours than you can shake a stinger at!

Meet the Buzzines Bees!

Want to see where all the buzz-iness happens? Buzz on over to our Honey Factory! You'll get a behind-the-scenes peek at how we turn nectar into liquid gold. It's sweeter than a bee's knees, I promise!

Up Close and Bee-sonal!

Ever wondered what it's like to bee a beekeeper? Well, wonder no more! Our friendly Education Team is always ready to wing it with you. They'll even open up a hive during our daily Beekeeping Demonstrations. Talk about getting the inside buzz!

Meadow Trails and Playtime Thrills

Feeling adventurous? Go off the bee-ten track on our meadow trails! And for our little busy bees, we've got both indoor and outdoor play areas where they can buzz around to their heart's content. It's more fun than a barrel of honey!

What's the Buzz in Our Soft Play?

Oh, my little worker bees, you're in for a treat! Our Soft Play area is a veritable honeycomb of fun and adventure. Here's what you can look forward to:

Climb our towering bee-hive structure - it's taller than ten queen bees standing on each other's shoulders!
Slide down our pollen-tube slides - they're slicker than honey on a hot day!
Dive into our ball pit - it's like swimming in a sea of colourful pollen grains!
Crawl through our tunnel maze - can you find your way through the hive?
Bounce on our trampoline pads - show us your best bee dance!

Who Can Join the Hive?

Listen up, busy bees! Our Soft Play area is designed for little explorers aged 2 to 12. But don't worry if you're a tiny larvae or a grown-up drone - we have special areas just for you!

Toddler Zone: For our littlest bees aged 0-2, with soft play equipment and sensory toys
Main Play Area: Perfect for busy bees aged 3-12
Parent Seating Area: This is where the worker bees can take a break and watch their little ones play

More Bee-zarre Adventures!

Throughout the year, we have special activities that'll make your wings flutter with excitement! You could learn how to be a beekeeper, make candles from beeswax, or even taste different types of honey. It's always a sweet time at Quince's Honey Farm!

Time for a Honey Break!

After all that excitement, you'll probably be feeling peckish. Buzz over to our cafe for some delicious treats! We've got lots of yummy food made with local ingredients, and, of course, our very own honey. It's the bee's knees!

Paw-some News for Our Furry Friends!

Hey there, little bees! Did you know that your four-legged, tail-wagging friends are welcome to join the fun at Quince Honey Farm? That's right! We love well-behaved doggies on leads almost as much as we love honey!

But listen closely, my buzzing buddies. While your furry pals can explore most of our bee-autiful farm, they'll need to wait outside our indoor Soft Play Hive. That's where all you little bees get to play without any puppy distractions!

Don't worry, though; we haven't forgotten about our canine visitors. We've got special water bowls scattered around like little oases, perfect for thirsty pups. And guess what? We even have yummy doggie treats! It's like finding a secret stash of honey but for dogs!

Comfort for All Kinds of Bees

We've got clean toilets for when you need to powder your nose... or antennae! There are also special toilets for bees with different abilities and places to change baby bees.

Location: Where in the Big North Devon Flower Field Are We?

You can find us buzzing around at North Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AZ. We're just off the North Devon Link Road (A361), so you won't get lost in the garden!

Opening Times: When Can You Join the Hive?

We're open all year round, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week. But sometimes, we take a break to smell the flowers, so it's best to check our website or give us a buzz before you visit.

Where to Stay?

Tell the grown-ups they can find all kinds and sizes of family-friendly hives (I think you call them holiday cottages) in North Devon right here!

Photo: Barn Cottage at Mornacott Cotages Near South Molton. Sleeps 6.

Anyone for a Waggle Dance?

Well, my little honeybees, that's all from Buzzworth for now. I’ve got to buzz off to do a ‘waggle dance ‘.

The dance is what we do to tell other bees in the hive about new pollen sources we've found to collect and turn into honey. This morning, I found a lovely flowery garden about three miles from my hive, so it will be a long ‘dance’!

Oh, there are so many fascinating facts about bees; we just cannot wait to share them with you.

Buzz Online

Want to know more? Visit our website at Quince Honey Farm It has all the latest news and events, and you can book your visit online!

Remember, a visit to Quince's Honey Farm is sure to be the sweetest part of your holiday in North Devon. It's where memories are made and where you'll learn to bee-lieve in the magic of nature! Bzzzz you later!

PS! Do come and visit, and if you do, ask if I'm around, and I'll come and do a buzz-past! 🐝😜🐝

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