Herd & Hive: A Yorkshire Business Bringing Nature Back to the Heart of Everyday Life
- Michael Palmer
- 7 hours ago
- 3 min read
There’s something deeply comforting about knowing where the things we use every day come from. In Yorkshire, we’re lucky — our landscape isn’t just beautiful, it’s productive. It gives us wool, honey, wildflowers, and the kind of small family businesses that still believe in doing things properly. Herd & Hive is one of those rare gems.
Based in North Yorkshire (A tad close to Lancashire!!!) with roots stretching across Yorkshire and Lancashire, Herd & Hive is a family‑run business creating natural goat’s milk soap, raw honey, and beeswax products — all made with care, craft, and a genuine connection to the land.
A Family Business With Yorkshire at Its Core
Herd & Hive isn’t a faceless brand. It’s a working farm, a family, and a hands‑on approach to producing simple, honest products. Their goats provide the fresh milk used in their soaps, and their hives supply the honey and beeswax that go into their balms and seasonal honey jars.
Everything they make reflects the rhythm of rural life — the seasons, the weather, the welfare of the animals, and the natural cycles that shape farming in this part of the world.
Goat’s Milk Soap Made the Traditional Way
Their goat’s milk soap has become something of a local favourite. It’s handmade in small batches using natural ingredients, and customers often mention how gentle it is on sensitive skin. Many people with eczema or dry skin say it’s the only soap that works for them.
There’s no marketing gimmick here — just a simple, natural product made with fresh milk from their own herd.
Raw Honey With Real Character
Herd & Hive’s honey is exactly what you’d expect from a Yorkshire farm: raw, unprocessed, and full of flavour. They produce seasonal varieties, including their popular apple honey, and everything is harvested straight from their own hives.
I buy my honey from Herd & Hive myself, and it’s become a staple in my kitchen — rich, floral, and unmistakably shaped by the landscape it comes from. It’s the kind of honey that reminds you what honey is supposed to taste like.
Beeswax Balms and Handmade Goodness
Their beeswax lip balms have earned a loyal following, with customers praising how well they work on chapped lips. Like everything else they make, the balms are crafted using wax from their own hives, keeping the process local, sustainable, and transparent.
Hands‑On Beekeeping Experiences
One of the things that makes Herd & Hive stand out is their commitment to education. They offer beekeeping experiences for beginners and hobbyists — real, practical sessions where you can suit up, open a hive, and learn directly from the people who care for the bees every day.
For anyone curious about beekeeping, it’s a rare chance to get close to the process in a safe, guided way.
Supporting Local at Yorkshire Markets
Herd & Hive can often be found at markets across Yorkshire and Lancashire, selling honey, soap, and beeswax products directly to customers. It’s a lovely way to meet the makers, ask questions, and buy something truly local.
Their reputation speaks for itself — they hold a 5‑star rating on Google, with customers consistently praising the quality of their products and the friendliness of the family behind them.
A Business That Feels Like Yorkshire
What makes Herd & Hive special isn’t just what they produce — it’s how they do it. Their work is rooted in the land, shaped by the seasons, and carried out with a level of care that only comes from a family business.
In a world full of mass‑produced goods, Herd & Hive is a reminder of the value of small‑batch craft, natural ingredients, and the simple honesty of Yorkshire farming.
If you’re looking for something made with real care — whether it’s a bar of soap, a jar of honey, or a thoughtful gift — Herd & Hive is well worth discovering.
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