Premium Western Red CedarComplete National Hive kitBuilt from premium Western Red Cedar, fully assembled and sanded, this complete hive kit includes roof, brood box, two supers, varroa mesh floor, crown board, queen excluder, and entrance block. Add frames and foundation separately to match your beekeeping style.£242Complete kit price11Frame capacity per box100%Western Red Cedar12Month guarantee Why Western Red CedarThe natural choice for healthier coloniesWestern Red Cedar has been the preferred timber for beehives for over a century. Its natural oils repel pests, its low density provides excellent insulation, and its stability means boxes stay square year after year, even through the wettest British winters.Naturally Weather ResistantCedar’s natural oils make it highly resistant to rot and decay. No chemical treatments needed: the timber protects itself and your bees from moisture damage.Superior InsulationCedar’s cellular structure traps air pockets, creating natural insulation that keeps colonies warmer in winter and cooler in summer, reducing stress on your bees.Dimensionally StableCedar expands and contracts less than other timbers, so joints stay tight and boxes remain square. Your hive will still stack perfectly straight after years of service.Lightweight but StrongAt 17.76kg complete, this hive is easy to move and manipulate. Cedar’s strength-to-weight ratio means you get durability without the back-breaking heft of heavier timbers.Natural Pest DeterrentCedar’s aromatic oils naturally repel moths, ants, and wood-boring insects. Your hive stays protected without chemical pest treatments that could contaminate honey.Paint-Ready Sanded FinishEvery box comes fully assembled and sanded smooth. Apply your choice of wood stain or breathable masonry paint, or leave natural for a rustic look that will silver beautifully over time. Complete Kit ContentsEverything in the boxOpen the box and you’ll find every component you need to house a thriving colony.100mm Flat Roof with Metal CoverWeatherproof metal-covered roof with ventilation. Protects the colony from rain, snow, and temperature extremes while allowing moisture to escape.National Brood BoxStandard British National brood box with metal runners. Holds 11 DN4 frames where the queen lays and your colony raises brood. The heart of the hive.Two Super BoxesTwo shallow honey supers with metal runners. Each holds 11 SN4 frames. Stack them as your colony grows and honey production increases.Varroa Mesh Floor with Inspection TrayOpen mesh floor for natural mite drop monitoring plus removable inspection tray. Includes angled alighting board and entrance block for complete bottom assembly.Crown Board & Wood/Wire Queen ExcluderCrown board with porter bee escape holes and wood-framed wire queen excluder. Keep the queen in the brood box while workers move freely to store honey in the supers.Fully Assembled & Sanded Top Tip: Frames & Foundation Sold SeparatelyFrames and foundation are sold separately. You’ll need 11 DN4 brood frames and 11 SN4 super frames per super. Our Frame and Foundation Bundle includes everything to equip this hive.Recommended BundleFrame and Foundation Bundle11 DN4 brood frames wired foundation, plus 22 SN4 super frames wired foundation. Everything needed to equip the complete hive.View bundle → Technical SpecificationsDimensions & specificationsTimber SpeciesWestern Red Cedar (sustainably sourced)Hive FormatBritish National StandardBrood Frame Capacity11 frames (DN4 Hoffman spacing)Super Frame Capacity11 frames per super (SN4 Hoffman spacing)Number of Supers Included2 super boxesTotal Kit Weight17.76 kgFinishAssembled and sanded, ready to paint/stain or use as it isFloor TypeOpen mesh varroa monitoring floor with slide-out inspection trayRoof Type100mm flat roof with weatherproof metal coverQueen ExcluderWood and wire construction includedGuarantee12 months Complete National Hive RangeBuild your apiary one component at a timeWhether you’re starting from scratch or expanding an existing setup, our National Hive range covers every scenario. All components are designed to work together seamlessly, built to the same exacting standards from premium Western Red Cedar.Tier 1Complete Hive KitsComplete Kit – AssembledNational Hive Complete (Assembled)View product →Complete Kit – Flat PackNational Hive Complete (Flat Pack)View product →14×12 Complete – AssembledNational Hive 14×12 (Assembled)View product →14×12 Complete – Flat PackNational Hive 14×12 (Flat Pack)View product →Tier 2Individual Boxes & ComponentsBrood BoxNational Brood BoxView product →14×12 Brood Box14×12 Deep Brood BoxView product →Super BoxNational Super BoxView product →Mesh FloorOpen Mesh Floor (Complete)View product →Tier 3Frames & FoundationBrood FramesDN4 Brood Frames (Hoffman)View product →Super FramesSN4 Super Frames (Hoffman)View product →Brood FoundationWired Deep (Brood) FoundationView product →Super FoundationWired Shallow (Super) FoundationView product →Tier 4Essential AccessoriesAccessoryDescriptionLinkWood & Wire Queen ExcluderTraditional wood-framed wire queen excluder. Available in packs of 1, 5, 10, or 20.View →Plastic Queen Excluder (460mm × 460mm)Lightweight plastic queen excluder for National hives.View →Plastic Queen Excluder (500mm × 500mm)Larger plastic queen excluder for extended hive formats.View →Entrance BlockWooden entrance reducer for controlling hive access and ventilation.View →Foam National Hive Entrance BlockerFoam entrance seal for secure hive closure during transport or treatment.View →Universal Mouse Guard (315mm)Metal mouse guard for winter protection. 315mm width.View →Universal Mouse Guard (450mm)Wider variant for larger entrances. 450mm width.View →Stainless Steel Mouse GuardPremium stainless steel mouse guard for long-lasting protection.View →National Hive StandSturdy wooden hive stand for elevating your National hive.View →Metal Frame RunnersReplacement metal runners for National brood and super boxes.View →Metal Castellations (10 or 11 spaces)Metal frame spacing guides for precise Hoffman frame positioning.View →Frame PerchConvenient frame rest for inspections and frame handling.View →Queen Tracking PinsColour-coded pins for marking queen location and tracking colony status.View →Hive Connectors (Stainless Steel)Secure stainless steel connectors for joining hive boxes.View →Adjustable Hive ConnectorsAdjustable catch connectors for securing wooden hive components.View →Heavy Duty Beehive HandlesRobust metal handles for easier hive box lifting and transportation.View →Hive Corners (Set of 4)Protective metal corner brackets for reinforcing hive boxes.View →Varroa MeshReplacement varroa monitoring mesh for open mesh floors.View →Plastic Varroa Mesh (500mm × 500mm)Durable plastic varroa mesh roll for custom floor construction.View →Oxalic Acid Granules (500g Tub)Highly effective wood bleach for removing black water stains, tannin spots, and rust marks from bare cedar.View →Bee EscapesBrowse our full range of bee escape boards and clearing devices.View → Product GalleryPremium craftsmanship, inside and out Complete National Hive only £242Premium Western Red Cedar. Fully assembled and sanded. Everything you need for a complete hive: roof, brood box, two supers, mesh floor, crown board, and queen excluder. 12-month guarantee. Making beekeeping affordable for all. Buy Now
