Our Story
Your local beekeeper, providing local honey products
In the quiet countryside of Hertfordshire, where rolling meadows meet ancient hedgerows, bees have worked their quiet magic for centuries. It is here, in Hertfordshire, that the story of our honey begins.
Woodstock English Honey grew from a family’s deep respect for the land and a lifelong fascination with bees. What started as a small beekeeping hobby—just a few hives tucked away near wildflower fields—soon became a passion, and then a calling. Over time, that calling grew into a business, though never at the expense of the values that inspired it in the first place: craft, care, and connection to nature.
“I love the concept of a totally natural honey and when I received mine, not only does it taste great, it has so much more to it than all the everyday supermarket options.”
— Helen Newman, Facebook Review
From Hives, to Honey, to Woodstock
This fella is Chris.
Chris believes Woodstock English Honey is about more than what we produce—it’s about how we produce it. We are committed to sustainable practices that protect our bees and the land they depend on. Healthy pollinators are essential to a thriving countryside, and by nurturing them, we play a small role in supporting biodiversity and balance in our local environment.
Every decision we make—whether it’s where we site our hives, how we care for our bees, or how we harvest—is guided by the principle of respect: for the bees, the landscape, and the people who enjoy our honey.
We went from 20 to 400 hives in the first four years
Our extraction now happens in a custom built barn
We went from a 12 frame extractor to a 120 frame extractor
The future of our family business
Chris and his family are eager to share their vision
This year 2025 is about experimenting and growth for us. Both personally – our not so little girl is now beekeeping in her own pink suit while her little sister is currently not so keen! and professionally – with the growing of Woodstock.
We’ve gone through a rebrand – with all graphics and visuals being bought inline with you, our fantastic community and buyers.
Plus, we’ve grown our product range, taken a more active role in the community, and reaching out to the business community with some great features including beekeeping experiences, infused honey and more.
We’re Ready for More Growth!
- Launch of our Subscription ServiceNatural, locally produced Woodstock English Honey you know and love, delivered to your home every month.
- The Big MoveOur growth is taking its toll, and it’s time to give our buzzing employees the upgrade they deserve!
- Stockists, Stockists, Stockists…Woodstock is now on its way to shelves throughout Herts, Beds, and Bucks.
- More with the BeesStay tuned for the surprise on the horizon…
Frequently Asked Questions
In 2018, I, Chris, started with a 20 hives selling small batches of Spring and Summer honey at local events
Chris is our beekeeper, managing the apiaries, he is also the one who extracts, bottles and labels the honey, he also runs the company on a day to day basis. Julia, Chris’ wife currently looks after our socials and event bookings.




