Humble Bee Farm Events
2019
February
Valentine’s Weekend – Friday 15thFebruary 2019
Book a glamping Wigwam® Big Chief Cabin/Running Water Deluxe Wigwam for the most romantic weekend of the year!
Our special Valentine’s glamping package includes wine, chocolates, beautifully dressed Wigwam® Big Chief Cabin which yours for two nights.
·Tariff is £295 for two nights, based on two people sharing one Wigwam® Big Chief Cabin. Subject to availability.
·Tariff is £ for 2 nights based on a Running Water Deluxe Wigwam. Subject to availability.
Conservation Weekend with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Saturday 23rdFebruary 10am -12noon
A wonderful opportunity to help nature on the farm and become a “Habitat Helper” with the team from Yorkshire Coast Nature. From bird feeders, to bug hotels there is always something to do to improve our wildlife habitats around the farm so come along and do your bit for wildlife and earn yourself a certificate.
March
Friday 8th& Saturday 9th
Lambing and Calving With Farmer Percy weekend at Humble Bee Farm
Experience the wonder of seeing lambs and calves making their very first entrance into the world at Humble Bee Farm. Join Farmer Percy for this unique event.
Friday 15th& Saturday 16th
Lambing and Calving With Farmer Percy Weekend at Humble Bee Farm
Experience the wonder of seeing lambs and calves making their very first entrance into the world at Humble Bee Farm. Join Farmer Percy for this unique event.
Friday 22nd& Saturday 23rd
Lambing and Calving With Farmer Percy Weekend at Humble Bee Farm
Experience the wonder of seeing lambs and calves making their very first entrance into the world at Humble Bee Farm. Join Farmer Percy for this unique event.
Sunday 24th March
Lambing and Calving Open Day
Join us at Humble Bee Farm for our Lambing & Calving Open Day on Sunday 24th March 2019.
There will be two opportunities to visit the lambing bard and hear farmer Percy describe how busy lambing season can be.
Guests can book online for either an 11am slot or a 2pm slot with a ticket price of just £2.50 per person (plus small booking fee). Places are limited.
The event is set to include a petting area for newborn lambs, a Q&A session with a local vet, a quiz sheet and a chance to explore Humble Bee’s Nature Trail.
Julia Warters, co-owner of Humble Bee Farm, said: “Lambing and calving is one of our busiest times of year here at Humble Bee.
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to our farm for this rare opportunity to learn about a key time in the farming year.
11am slot tickets – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lambing-calving-at-humble-bee-farm-tickets-55067868477
2pm slot tickets – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lambing-calving-at-humble-bee-farm-tickets-55067991846
Please note all correct at the time of publication*
Saturday 30thMarch 6.30-8.30pm
Mother’s Day weekend Wildlife Ramble
Event provided by Yorkshire Coast Nature
Experience the first signs of Spring arriving on the farm with this gentle wildlife ramble around the nature trail. Spot hares displaying in the fields and barn owls hunting over the grassland. Do some detective work and see what you and your family can spot.
April
Wednesday 17thApril 4-6pm
Exciting Eggs with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Easter is a lot about eggs and new signs of life. What signs can you find in nature and what do you know about eggs and nests? Which bird lays which egg? And where do birds nest? Team challenge….who can build the best nest? Prizes for the best.
Saturday 20thApril 7-9pm
The Great Owl and Hare Ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Spring is a good time to see wildlife and Humble-Bee Farm is a lovely setting from which to explore the fields for some of our most popular animals. Join us on this hunt for barn owls and brown hares.
Easter Sunday 21st
10:00am-12:00noon
Easter Bunnies Egg-Stravaganza! at Humble Bee Farm
Come along and help the Easter Bunny find all the Easter Eggs. You never know who you might meet along the way! Event Provided by Magical Quest North.
£12 per family pass.
Wednesday 24thApril
Hidden Horizons, Bushcraft – NEW FOR 2019
Join the Hidden Horizons team for a 2hr bushcraft session, we will make a shelter, light a fire, forage some food and cook it. Sessions will start at 10am and 1:30pm. Price is £9 per person under 5's free.
May
Saturday 25thMay 7-9pm
An evening all about owls with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Owls are fascinating birds and here at Humble Bee farm we are lucky to have barn owls. Join us on a walk to find these beautiful birds and more about where they live, what they eat and what we can do to help them on the farm.
Tuesday 28thMay 4-6pm
Springwatch from Humble bee farm
Event provided by Yorkshire Coast Nature
Do you follow the wildlife stories on BBC Springwatch? Could you present your own snippet of wildlife news? This is the chance for budding wildlife TV presenters to shine and tell everyone about the great wildlife here at Humble Bee farm.
Wednesday 29thMay
Hidden Horizons, Bushcraft – NEW FOR 2019
Join the Hidden Horizons team for a 2hr bushcraft session, we will make a shelter, light a fire, forage some food and cook it. Sessions will start at 10am and 1:30pm. Price is £9 per person under 5's free.
June
Saturday 15thJune 10am -12noon
Father’s Day weekend – Wildlife Photographers are go! – NEW FOR 2019
Event provided by Yorkshire Coast Nature
Cameras at the ready children, ready to join the team at Yorkshire Coast Nature and pick up some tips on wildlife photography so that you can enter our Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for children. Whether it’s a close up of a ladybird, the beautiful surrounding countryside or if you are lucky enough to get close to a hare, then be ready with your camera. Dads can help out if they want!
July
Saturday 20th July 7.30-9.30pm
Evening wildlife ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
From stinky plants to weird and wonderful sounds there’s so much mind-blowing stuff out there! Join us on this evening nature ramble to find out more about the wildlife on the farm. We will be on the look out for our resident barn owl and if we are lucky we may be able to pick up the pipistrelle bats that roost around the farm, using special bat detectors. Who knows what we might find.
Saturday 27th July 7.30-9.30pm
Evening wildlife ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
From stinky plants to weird and wonderful sounds there’s so much mind-blowing stuff out there! Join us on this evening nature ramble to find out more about the wildlife on the farm. We will be on the look out for our resident barn owl and if we are lucky we may be able to pick up the pipistrelle bats that roost around the farm, using special bat detectors. Who knows what we might find.
Wednesday 31st July 4-6pm
Go Wild in the Holidays
Event provided by Yorkshire Coast Nature
A fun packed activity session focusing on the amazing wildlife living on the farm. From crazy creepy crawly games, to silly sprints to careful collecting there’s something for everyone who loves nature!
August
Saturday 3rdAugust 7.30 – 9.30pm
Evening wildlife ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
From stinky plants to weird and wonderful sounds there’s so much mind-blowing stuff out there! Join us on this evening nature ramble to find out more about the wildlife on the farm. We will be on the look out for our resident barn owl and if we are lucky we may be able to pick up the pipistrelle bats that roost around the farm, using special bat detectors. Who knows what we might find.
Wednesday 7stAugust 4-6pm
Nature Detectives with Yorkshire Coast Nature
We miss many animals because we don’t know how to find them. Learn how to spot the signs of wildlife and become a nature detective during this special event. Pass with flying colours and you will earn yourself a special certificate.
Saturday 10thAugust
Hidden Horizons, Star Gazing – NEW FOR 2019
Join the Hidden Horizons team for an evening of exploring the night skies that are some of the darkest in the UK at Humble Bee Farm. The team will have both their very large telescope and the indoor stardome (in case the weather is poor), you don't need to bring anything but a blanket to lie on and a pair of binoculars can be helpful! Price is £14 adult and £9 child, under 5s free.
Sunday 11thAugust 7.30-9.30pm
Evening wildlife ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
From stinky plants to weird and wonderful sounds there’s so much mind-blowing stuff out there! Join us on this evening nature ramble to find out more about the wildlife on the farm. We will be on the look out for our resident barn owl and if we are lucky we may be able to pick up the pipistrelle bats that roost around the farm, using special bat detectors. Who knows what we might find.
Wednesday 14thAugust 4-6pm
Flower Power & Butterfly Bonanza with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Explore the wild flowers and many colourful butterflies attracted to Humble Bee farm. Search out the colours and patterns in nature and make your own butterfly feeder to take home!
Saturday 17thAugust 7.30-9.30pm
Evening wildlife ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
From stinky plants to weird and wonderful sounds there’s so much mind-blowing stuff out there! Join us on this evening nature ramble to find out more about the wildlife on the farm. We will be on the look out for our resident barn owl and if we are lucky we may be able to pick up the pipistrelle bats that roost around the farm, using special bat detectors. Who knows what we might find.
Tuesday 20thAugust 4-6pm
Nature Detectives with Yorkshire Coast Nature
We miss many animals because we don’t know how to find them. Learn how to spot the signs of wildlife and become a nature detective during this special event. Pass with flying colours and you will earn yourself a special certificate.
Saturday 24thAugust 7-9pm
Evening wildlife ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
From stinky plants to weird and wonderful sounds there’s so much mind-blowing stuff out there! Join us on this evening nature ramble to find out more about the wildlife on the farm. We will be on the look out for our resident barn owl and if we are lucky we may be able to pick up the pipistrelle bats that roost around the farm, using special bat detectors. Who knows what we might find.
Wednesday 28th August 4-6pm
Flower Power & Butterfly Bonanza with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Explore the wild flowers and many colourful butterflies attracted to Humble Bee farm. Search out the colours and patterns in nature and make your own butterfly feeder to take home!
Saturday 31st August 7-9pm
Evening Wildlife Ramble with Yorkshire Coast Nature
From stinky plants to weird and wonderful sounds there’s so much mind-blowing stuff out there! Join us on this evening nature ramble to find out more about the wildlife on the farm. We will be on the look out for our resident barn owl and if we are lucky we may be able to pick up the pipistrelle bats that roost around the farm, using special bat detectors. Who knows what we might find.
September
Saturday 21stSeptember
Hidden Horizons, Bushcraft – NEW FOR 2019
Join the Hidden Horizons team for a 2hr bushcraft session, we will make a shelter, light a fire, forage some food and cook it. Sessions will start at 10am and 1:30pm. Price is £9 per person under 5's free.
October
Halloween Weekend with Humble Bee Farm & Magical Quest –
Saturday 19thOctober
5pm to 7:30pm
Humble Bee Farm’s annual Spooky Spectacular
Including traditional games, fancy dress, pumpkin carving. Details to follow. Family pass tariff applies - £15.00, per family pass.
Saturday 26thOctober
Hidden Horizons, Star Gazing – NEW FOR 2019
Join the Hidden Horizons team for an evening of exploring the night skies that are some of the darkest in the UK at Humble Bee Farm. The team will have both their very large telescope and the indoor stardome (in case the weather is poor), you don't need to bring anything but a blanket to lie on and a pair of binoculars can be helpful! Price is £14 adult and £9 child, under 5s free.
Humble Bee’s Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Trail – NEW FOR 2019
Dates – 26th, 28th, 29th, 31stOcotber & 1st, 2nd, 3rdNovember
Come and join us at the farm to pick a pumpkin, carve it, and then take an exciting walk around our Halloween Nature Trail.
£5 per child inc 1 pumpkin
Humble Bee’s Pumkin Patch with Esmerelda the Witch – NEW FOR 2019
Sunday 27th
PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS AT HUMBLEBEE FARM!
Come and choose your pumpkin, carve it out and enjoy our family friendly Hallowe’en fun on the farm. Esmerelda the witch will be welcoming you in for a fun filled interactive Hallowe’en show (TIMES TBC); you can also explore our Hallowe’en nature trail, say hello to our animal friends and enjoy hot or cold drinks, pizza slices and cakes all available for purchase! Suitable for all ages, kids fancy dress welcome!
£8.00 per child including 1 pumpkin (also open to the public)
Tuesday 29thOctober 10am-12noon
Autumn celebrations with Yorkshire Coast Nature
Come and celebrate the magnificent season of Autumn here at Humble Bee farm with the team from Yorkshire Coast Nature. Explore the colours and textures of the natural world and make your very own natural masterpiece of artwork; a great keepsake of your stay.
Humble Bee’s Pumkin Patch with Esmerelda the Witch – NEW FOR 2019
Wednesday 30th
PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS AT HUMBLEBEE FARM!
Come and choose your pumpkin, carve it out and enjoy our family friendly Hallowe’en fun on the farm. Esmerelda the witch will be welcoming you in for a fun filled interactive Hallowe’en show (TIMES TBC); you can also explore our Hallowe’en nature trail, say hello to our animal friends and enjoy hot or cold drinks, pizza slices and cakes all available for purchase! Suitable for all ages, kids fancy dress welcome!
£8.00 per child including 1 pumpkin (also open to the public)
November
Brilliant Bonfire Night at Humble Bee Farm
Gather round the bonfire here at Humble Bee Farm and enjoy our spectacular firework display!
£10 per adult and £5 per child.
December
Santas Grotto in the Yurts – NEW FOR 2019
Saturday 14thDecember
1pm OR 3:30pm
HELP US FIND SANTA ON THE FARM!
Join Emerald the Elf and her friend Rudolf - they need your help to rescue Santa in time for Christmas!
Our lovely yurts will be transformed into magical locations for this fun packed family show packed with lots of interactive games and challenges with many opportunities to join in.
Includes a meeting with Santa and a gift.
£8 per child
Please note all details correct at time of publication.
Please check with Humble Bee Farm before bookings in case of alterations.
Suitable footwear and clothing must be worm.
All events subject to weather, guest numbers and availability.
