The Hive is a North Devon Destination. A collection of businesses with nature at their heart, where you can learn, play, shop, eat, explore and work.
Within The Hive you will find Quince Honey Farm, a working honey farm and tourist attraction, The Hidden Hive Garden Centre, the Play Hive indoor and outdoor soft play centre, plus office space and retail units.
The site is uniquely themed and designed around the environment and sustainability, with lots of green space for visitors to enjoy including the Nectar Gardens and a Meadow & Sculpture Trail. It is a place to enjoy and learn about the environment, and feel inspired to take ideas home with you.
Whatever your reason to visit, The Hive is a wonderful place to take your time and just bee.
22 acres of fun for your family.
Quince Honey Farm is one of Devon’s top attractions and offers a unique and fantastic day out for all the family, including your four legged-friend! Enjoy engaging tours and hands-on activities as you learn about bees, honey and everything in between! You will also find the award-winning shop and Nectary Restaurant here, as well as a programme of events, workshops and special beekeeping experiences. Come and discover your Quince Honey Farm.
The best of rural living. All under one roof
Our new garden centre will stock plants, tools, produce, farm goodies and local gifts and homeware, all in one place, all sourced from trusted suppliers
Visit our award winning restaurant
Visit our light and airy restaurant and enjoy delicious homemade meals, Sunday Lunches, daily specials, light bites, High Teas, cakes and drinks with views of the gardens and bees. Many of our dishes feature local produce including fruit and veg from our Kitchen Garden, as well as our own honey and preserves.
Visual layout of the hive and list of all the great planned amenities.
Let the kids buzz around our huge indoor soft play, the Play Hive! With climbing ropes, slides and soft play fun, they are sure to have a great time exploring. If the sun is shining why not head to our outdoor play too and picnic area situated behind the lake?
Do you need a professional, comfortable space to work remotely or host a meeting? Or are you looking for a well-equipped, conveniently located unit to rent for your business in stunning surroundings? We have work spaces available to hire and rent at The Hive. Get in touch to find out more.
Browse the shops of The Hive: Quince Honey Farm for quality pure, local honey, beeswax candles, skincare, preserves, homeware and gifts. The Hidden Hive Garden Centre for plants, gardening accessories and everything you need to set up your own natural space. Thornes of Devon for beekeeping equipment and advice.
The Hive is a community space with areas to meet, work and learn. We run courses on traditional skills such as Dry Stone Walling, Willow Weaving and Candle Making, and host special events throughout the year.
From boosting biodiversity with the plants we grow and pollinators we nurture, to choosing sustainable products for our upcoming garden centre, find out how we’re planning to put the planet first.
From full-time locals to frequent visitors, our community is special. The Hive will provide a new space to learn, play,shop local and get outdoors and into nature!
North Devon is home to passionate businesses – we know, because we’re one of them. We’ll celebrate that by sourcing local products for our shop and cafe, and by giving local businesses a new space to work and trade.
