We are pleased to confirm that Freeman & Harding will be attending the 2026 National Honey Show at Sandown Park Racecourse from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 October.
The National Honey Show is one of the main dates in the British beekeeping calendar. It brings beekeepers, honey producers, associations, suppliers and enthusiasts together for three busy days of competitions, classes, demonstrations, lectures and shopping.
Freeman & Harding will be in the trade hall with a selection of our popular honey jars and packaging. Customers will be able to order in advance for collection or buy from us at the show. We will also have special show prices for British Beekeepers Association members.
The National Honey Show will take place at:
Sandown Park Racecourse
Portsmouth Road
Esher
Surrey
KT10 9AJ
The 2026 show dates and opening times are:
The show runs for three days, giving visitors plenty of time to see the competition entries, attend classes and demonstrations and visit the trade hall. Full visitor information is available on the National Honey Show website.
At the heart of the event is the prestigious honey show competition. Exhibitors can enter a wide selection of competitive classes covering honey, beeswax, mead, photography, displays and other beekeeping skills.
There will also be lectures, practical workshops and demonstrations for beekeepers with different levels of experience. Whether you have recently started keeping bees or have managed hives for many years, the programme provides opportunities to learn, exchange ideas and meet other people from the beekeeping community.
The trade hall is another popular part of the event. Visitors can browse equipment, supplies, packaging and other beekeeping products while speaking directly to the businesses that supply them. This is where you will find Freeman & Harding throughout the show.
If you already know which jars, lids or other products you require, we recommend placing your order with Freeman & Harding in advance.
Advance ordering allows us to reserve your stock and have it ready for collection at Sandown Park. This is particularly useful when ordering several cartons, preparing for a busy sales period or buying one of our most popular honey jar sizes.
Please remember that show collection orders must be collected from Sandown Park during the National Honey Show. They will not be delivered to your address as part of the show offer.
Although customers can also order from Freeman & Harding at the event, availability will depend on the stock remaining on the day. Our popular lines can sell quickly, so ordering ahead is the best way to avoid disappointment.
You can start by browsing our glass honey jars and honey buckets and choosing the sizes and styles you need.
Freeman & Harding supports the British Beekeepers Association and offers special prices for BBKA members attending the show.
To access the appropriate member prices online, you will need to create a Freeman & Harding account and provide your current BBKA membership number and expiry date. Please wait for confirmation that the discount has been applied before placing your order, as we cannot apply account discounts retrospectively.
Products that are already discounted may be excluded from the standard BBKA member discount. Separate show offers may also be made available in the weeks before the event.
If you are unsure whether your account is ready or whether a product qualifies, please contact Freeman & Harding before ordering. We would much rather check the details for you before the order is placed.
Collecting your order at Sandown Park is a straightforward way to secure the jars you need while making the most of your visit.
You can:
We supply a broad choice of packaging for hobbyist beekeepers, associations and commercial honey producers. This includes traditional honey jars, round and hexagonal options, smaller gift jars, lids and honey buckets.
Our Special Beekeeper Pack was developed by Freeman & Harding to make it easier for beekeeping associations to store and distribute jars. The lids are loosely fitted to the jars inside the carton, helping to keep the two together during storage and distribution. You can read more on our beekeepers’ information page.
We are looking forward to returning to the National Honey Show and meeting customers from across the beekeeping community.
To reserve your stock, place your order through the Freeman & Harding website and select the relevant show collection option when it becomes available. Please only choose this option if you can collect your full order from Sandown Park between 22 and 24 October 2026.
We look forward to seeing you at the show. Do not forget to leave enough room in the car for your jars!
