Name: Quince Honey Farm
Rating: 5.0

Quince Honey Farm

Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, Devon EX36 3RD, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Quince Honey Farm is a working honey farm offering a fun and educational day out for the whole family, including dogs. Visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor Play HivBuzz with climbing ropes, slides, and soft play, including a Baby Bee Play Area for children under 2, who enter for free. Hands-on beekeeping sessions, “An Hour with the Bees,” allow groups of up to six to handle a hive under expert guidance, with protective clothing provided. The Nectar Gardens and nature trails are designed for pollinators and local wildlife, with hexagonal honeycomb-style plots, wildlife habitats, mazes, tunnels, moorland plots, and muddy trails for children to explore.

Standard ticket prices are Adult £16.77, Child (5–16) £16.77, Toddler (2–4) £14.67; Low Season (29th Sept – 2nd Nov) Adult £13.62, Child £13.62, Toddler £11.53; Play Hive Only tickets are Adult £2.10, Child £8.38.

If you are looking for Best Children's Farms in South Molton , Devon then you can visit Quince Honey Farm. Quince Honey Farm is one of the places in South Molton Devon for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Facilities

Free admission to Shop and Restaurant
Free Parking
Dogs are welcome
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What to see

Play HivBuzz – Indoor and Outdoor Play: Children can enjoy hours of fun at Play HivBuzz with climbing ropes, slides, and soft play. The Baby Bee Play Area is specifically for children under 2, who enter for free. Adult tickets must be purchased for all attendees. Entry to the Play Hive is included with Full Attraction ticket. Safety rules include supervision, wearing socks, long sleeves, tied-back hair, and removal of jewelry.
Guided Tours: Guided tours offer a journey through the world of honeybees, from flower to jar. Visitors can explore the Nectar Gardens, plant bee-friendly seeds, tour the Honey Factory, sample honey, and learn about beeswax with candle-rolling activities. Live beekeeping demonstrations provide an up-close view of a honeybee hive.
- Beeswax & Candle Rolling – learn about the amazing substance that is beeswax and roll your own candle to take home.
- Honey Factory Tour & Taste – see production areas and sample some of delicious honeys.
- Curious Creatures – meet Leaf Cutter Ants, Giant African Land Snail and Stick Insects.
- Beekeeping Demo – learn about honeybees and watch a hive be opened up to see beekeeping in action in complete safety.
- Seed Bar – visit the Seed Bar in the gardens and plant a bee-friendly seed to take home with you.
An Hour with the Bees – Hands-On Beekeeping: This dedicated session allows groups of up to six people to handle a hive under the guidance of an Education Team member. Protective clothing is provided. Sessions run daily from 21st July to 5th September at 3:30 pm. The session costs £125 per group and includes entry to the Full Attraction.
Nectar Gardens & Nature Trails: The Nectar Gardens are designed for pollinators and local wildlife, with hexagonal plots resembling honeycomb. Visitors can explore wildlife habitats, participate in Buzzy Bee Bingo, climb moorland plots, crawl through tunnels, explore mazes, and enjoy muddy trails.
Events, Talks & Workshops: https://quincehoneyfarm.co.uk/workshops-and-experiences/?v=7885444af42e

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Full Attraction Day Ticket
- Standard Prices:
  - Child (5–16) & Adult: £16.77 (incl. £0.77 fee)
  - Toddler (2–4) & Senior (65+): £14.67 (incl. £0.67 fee)
  - Under 2s, Full Attraction Member: Free
- Low Season (29th Sept – 2nd Nov):
  - Child (5–16) & Adult: £13.62 (incl. £0.62 fee)
  - Toddler (2–4) & Senior (65+): £11.53 (incl. £0.53 fee)
  - Under 2s, Full Attraction Member: Free
Play Hive Only Ticket – Quince Honey Farm
- Adult: £2.10 (incl. £0.10 fee)
- Child (5–16): £8.38 (incl. £0.38 fee)
- Toddler (2–4): £5.24 (incl. £0.24 fee)
- Under 2s, Member, Carer: Free

Pricing URL: https://quincehoneyfarm.co.uk/book-now/?v=7885444af42e

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Play Hive Birthday Parties: Give your child a buzzing birthday party in the huge indoor play area!
- Party Includes:
  - 2 hours total (1 hr 15 min play, 45 min for food)
  - Dedicated room for food
  - Bee-themed decorations
  - Cold buffet with unlimited squash
  - Meet Bizzy the Bee!
- Price: £12.00 per child (minimum 8, maximum 25)
- Includes 1 accompanying adult per child. Additional adults or siblings: normal Play Hive prices apply; separate booking required online.
- Party Slots: Saturdays & Sundays during term time – 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, or 2:00 pm
- Booking & Info: Contact the Play Hive team: playhive@quincehoneyfarm.co.uk
- Private hire option available to book the whole Play Hive outside regular hours.

Low Season :
- Excludes October Half Term: 9:30 am–5:00 pm daily; returns to below from Sunday 2nd November.
- Shop, Nectary Restaurant & Full Attraction: Open daily (including Bank Holidays): 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Play Hive: Open daily (including Bank Holidays)
- Sun–Wed: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
- Thu–Sat: 9:30 am–5:00 pm

Address: Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, Devon EX36 3RD, UK

Post Code: EX36 3AZ

Council: North Devon

County: Devon

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