Every year, Suffolk beekeepers take part in the School Farm and County Fair at Trinity Park. The event is organised by the Suffolk Agricultural Association, which even helps fund transport for the children travelling to Ipswich. More than 3,500 pupils from Years 3 and 4 attend, creating a wonderful “mini Suffolk Show” experience.
Our beekeeping stand is consistently one of the most popular attractions—and in 2023 we were even honoured with a royal visitor.
The day is packed with hands‑on, interactive activities designed to teach children about the importance of agriculture in Suffolk, the vital role farming plays in producing our food, and how wildlife and conservation contribute to a thriving countryside. All activities are linked to the National Curriculum.
At the beekeepers’ stall, children learn about bees as essential pollinators and their importance in food production. We introduce them to foraging behaviour, how nectar and propolis are collected, and how bees produce wax and honey. We also explain the social structure of the colony and the remarkable ways bees communicate.
Our stand offers lots of practical, sensory learning too—children can handle frames of comb and wax, taste honey, and even try on beekeeping hats and veils.
The day is a great way to teach children more about bees. It is full on and very busy but Trinity Park treat us extremely well with breakfast and late lunch. Anyone wanting to get involved in 2027 please contact jonjtuppen@gmail.com
Here's a link to the event website