Thornes are rightly recognised as the leading manufacturer and supplier of beekeeping equipment and candlemaking supplies in the country. Now in our fourth generation and with a staff of 50, we are proud of our reputation for quality, service and reliability.
On site at our head office in Wragby we manufacture beehives, beeswax foundation sheets, protective clothing for beekeepers, honey extractors, smokers and many other apiary accessories. We also have an extensive supermarket where beekeepers and candlemakers can browse the range of equipment and pick the brains of our staff.
You will find our other shops just outside Stockbridge, close to the A30 and convenient for the south-west of England. Windsor, just 2 miles from junction 6 of the M4 and a stones throw from Heathrow Airport and Newburgh in Fife just 7 miles from the M90.
Our catalogue was the first full colour beekeeping equipment catalogue in the English speaking world and is full of useful tips and ideas. This is now available as a downloadable pdf file click here. It is not our only first however. The wedge type frame (worlds most popular) was developed in Wragby in those early days. Plastic honey extractors, feeders, bee escapes, spacers and wax moulds are also down to us. Plus many other innovative and widely used devices Mobile Observation Hives, Easi-steam, Trickle2, Jar feeders, Cut Comb Containers and of course labels. We produce and export honey labels to over 70 countries and probably have the largest range in the world. Our Unique labelling system is also another first; it gives us the ability to customise and personalise a label with images supplied by the beekeeper.
For bargains you can also rely on Thornes. Our January Sale is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the beekeeping calendar and our latest introduction of the ‘Bees on a Budget’ kits has proved incredibly popular with on-line shoppers who recognise a good deal when they see one.
We have everything a candle maker can ever need; from hundreds of designs of silicone moulds, to a spectrum of coloured candle sheets for making rolled candles. Our range is always growing. Check out our site for 'Offers of the Month'.
So come on in and see what Thorne's can offer whether you are thinking of starting, a novice or an experienced beekeeper, we have something for everyone.
On site at our head office in Wragby we manufacture beehives, beeswax foundation sheets, protective clothing for beekeepers, honey extractors, smokers and many other apiary accessories. We also have an extensive supermarket where beekeepers and candlemakers can browse the range of equipment and pick the brains of our staff.
You will find our other shops just outside Stockbridge, close to the A30 and convenient for the south-west of England. Windsor, just 2 miles from junction 6 of the M4 and a stones throw from Heathrow Airport and Newburgh in Fife just 7 miles from the M90.
Our catalogue was the first full colour beekeeping equipment catalogue in the English speaking world and is full of useful tips and ideas. This is now available as a downloadable pdf file click here. It is not our only first however. The wedge type frame (worlds most popular) was developed in Wragby in those early days. Plastic honey extractors, feeders, bee escapes, spacers and wax moulds are also down to us. Plus many other innovative and widely used devices Mobile Observation Hives, Easi-steam, Trickle2, Jar feeders, Cut Comb Containers and of course labels. We produce and export honey labels to over 70 countries and probably have the largest range in the world. Our Unique labelling system is also another first; it gives us the ability to customise and personalise a label with images supplied by the beekeeper.
For bargains you can also rely on Thornes. Our January Sale is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the beekeeping calendar and our latest introduction of the ‘Bees on a Budget’ kits has proved incredibly popular with on-line shoppers who recognise a good deal when they see one.
We have everything a candle maker can ever need; from hundreds of designs of silicone moulds, to a spectrum of coloured candle sheets for making rolled candles. Our range is always growing. Check out our site for 'Offers of the Month'.
So come on in and see what Thorne's can offer whether you are thinking of starting, a novice or an experienced beekeeper, we have something for everyone.
