Ludlow & District Beekeepers' Association (L&DBKA) was formed in 1942 to further the interests of honey bees and beekeeping across South Shropshire, North West Worcestershire and North Herefordshire. The association maintains its own apiary near Ludlow, which serves as the primary location for taster sessions and the hands-on elements of their beekeeping training courses. This apiary facility is part-funded through sales of their own honey, meaning honey purchases directly support local beekeeping education and bee welfare. L&DBKA currently has around 140 members, covering an area stretching from Church Stretton down to Leominster and from Bridgnorth across to the Welsh border. As one of four beekeeping associations in Shropshire, the association plays an important role in the local beekeeping community. They have an active public presence, attending regional shows and events including the Ludlow Food Festival, Burwarton Show, Tenbury Countryside Show, and Tenbury Applefest, where honey is likely available for purchase. The association is affiliated with the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
