Built for your way of keeping
Craftsmanship you can actually see
Useful for more than one setting
Handcrafted British beehives made to your specification
Handcrafted in the UK using premium locally sourced cedar and quality timber, Hyde Hives creates beehives designed and built to order for hobbyist, professional and commercial beekeepers. As the UK's only company manufacturing every hive completely from scratch, we focus on exceptional craftsmanship, strength, durability and longevity. Every hive is individually handcrafted rather than mass-produced, using sustainably sourced materials for environmentally responsible beekeeping.
Long beehive designs for easier colony management
Long beehives provide a spacious horizontal hive design that makes colony management easier. They reduce heavy lifting compared to traditional stacked hives, making them an ideal ergonomic solution for beekeepers. Built using premium cedar and timber, they offer excellent insulation, ventilation and long-lasting performance. Bespoke sizing and layouts are available to suit your specific requirements.
Compact short beehives for flexible beekeeping
Short beehives offer a compact design that works well for smaller apiaries and gardens. Suitable for both beginners and experienced beekeepers, they are handmade using the same premium-quality British materials. With durable, weather-resistant construction, these hives are designed for easy maintenance, long-term use and can be custom-built to your preferred specifications.
Bespoke beehive creations tailored to you
Every bespoke beehive can be customised to meet your exact needs, with a choice of sizes, layouts and finishes. Built around your preferred beekeeping style, these tailored solutions are ideal for private beekeepers, businesses and organisations. Each hive features a premium handcrafted finish with exceptional attention to detail and is made to order by experienced British craftsmen.
Personalised hive engraving and custom branding
Create a truly unique beehive with personalised engraving and branding options. Add your business logo or custom design to your hive roof, or choose bespoke engraving for clubs, organisations and special gifts. Perfect for businesses, educational settings and promotional displays, our personalised hives are ideal for commemorative gifts, corporate branding and bespoke commissions. Previous projects include engraved hives created for the Welsh Football Association (FAW). Make sure to browse our full range of handcrafted wildlife boxes and beehive accessories. Get in touch to discuss a bespoke build tailored to your exact requirements.
Designed Around Your Needs
We believe beekeeping should be accessible to everyone. That's why we can design and build bespoke hives specifically for beekeepers with disabilities, ensuring each hive is tailored to the individual's needs and working style. As every hive is handcrafted to order, we can adapt dimensions, access points and layouts to create a more comfortable and enjoyable beekeeping experience
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Customer Reviews
Our reputation is built on quality craftsmanship and satisfied customers. Discover why beekeepers across the UK continue to recommend Hyde Hives.
Fantastic Service, my husbands hive delivered and as he wanted. really recommend these brothers.
Thank you.
Dawn Toop, Facebook
Great people to work with, fantastic service and my long hive - which arrived a couple of hours ago - is so beautifully crafted. Can't wait to get my bees in there. Watch this space!
Patsy Hollingum, Facebook
Excellent products and friendly staff. Delivery time was spot on. I will use them again next time.
Keith Philliskirk, Facebook