Simon The Beekeeper

Beekeeping supplies from a Burscough warehouse

Simon The Beekeeper is a British retailer of beekeeping equipment that operates from a warehouse in Burscough, Lancashire. Its catalogue is organised around four broad areas: clothing, hives and frames, hive care and feeding, and honey processing. The company states that its aim is to make beekeeping an affordable hobby and that it seeks to offer good-quality products at competitive prices.

Orders are despatched from the Burscough site, and the business offers free click & collect from that warehouse, with the customer choosing a collection date. It reports despatching more than 95% of orders within one working day and offers express delivery options alongside free postage on most UK orders over £125.

Hives, frames and foundation

The hive range includes National and B.S. National models. Among the items listed are a B.S. National Western Cedar Hive with two supers, frames and foundation, a similar Western Cedar Copper Look Gable Roof Hive with two supers, frames and foundation, and a National Value Wooden Hive with two supers, frame and foundation. A Paynes National Poly Nuc is also offered. The company presents frames and foundation as essential components for a successful hive and sells them as part of its core stock.

Clothing and protective wear

Apparel forms a distinct section of the catalogue. It covers suits, jackets and tunics, trousers, gloves, childrenswear, and veils and head wear, with sizing indicated from XS to XL. Customer comments published on the site refer to a Professional range of bee suits and describe the exchange of a suit for a different size.

Feeding and honey processing

Under hive care and feeding, the shop lists Platinum Candipolline in 0.5 kg format, a 12.5 kg fondant block, and Invertbee Syrup in 7 kg/5 L and 14 kg/10 L formats. A separate honey processing section covers extraction and processing equipment. The site also publishes a blog and how-to guides, monthly tips and videos, and states that its small team advises both experienced beekeepers and newcomers.

Origins and background

According to the company, the business grew out of Harry's interest in beekeeping, which began at the age of 10. He moved from keeping two hives as a novice in 2015 to more than 50 hives in 2023, and the company describes his aim of reintroducing honeybees into his own town and helping others to do the same. That background in practical beekeeping is presented as the foundation of the business.

Customer feedback shown on the site

The website reproduces several customer comments referring to fast delivery, protective packaging, multi-buy discounts and the quality of wooden products and suits. One reviewer describes the frames as arriving in packs of 11. These are individual testimonials rather than aggregate ratings.