Trusted by thousands of satisfied customers. Low Price. High Quality. Premium products at competitive prices. National Cedar Bee Hive Starter Kit – Complete Beekeeping Hive with Frames & Wax (21612). This National cedar bee hive starter kit is a complete beekeeping setup designed for both beginner and experienced beekeepers. Manufactured from high-quality cedar wood, the hive offers excellent durability and natural resistance to weather, making it ideal for outdoor apiaries. Supplied as a flat-pack kit with frames and wax foundation included, it provides everything needed to assemble a fully functional National hive ready to house a colony. The modular National hive design makes colony management simple, allowing beekeepers to expand the hive easily as colonies grow and honey production increases. Varroa mesh floor with slide-out inspection tray Entrance block with summer and winter holes 1 × Brood box with 11 brood frames and brood wax foundation sheets 2 × Super boxes with 22 super frames and wax foundation sheets Metal frame runners Queen excluder Crown board with cut-outs for porter bee escapes 4? Roof with aluminium cover Assembly instructions. Key Features & Benefits. Complete starter hive kit with frames and wax foundation included Manufactured from durable cedar wood for long-lasting outdoor use National hive design, widely used in UK beekeeping Varroa mesh floor improves ventilation and mite monitoring Modular design allows easy hive expansion as the colony grows Ideal for beginner and hobbyist beekeepers. Hive Type: National beehive starter kit Material: Cedar wood Configuration: 1 brood box + 2 supers Frames Included: 33 frames (11 brood + 22 super) Foundation: Beeswax foundation sheets included Assembly: Flat-packed – self-assembly required. Supplied as a flat-packed hive kit Glue, nails and bees are not included Suitable for standard National hive equipment. Why Choose a National Cedar Starter Hive? The National hive is the most widely used hive type in the UK thanks to its modular design and compatibility with standard beekeeping equipment. Cedar construction provides natural weather resistance, helping protect the hive while maintaining a healthy environment for your colony. Actiasbee is part of the wider Actias brand family, focused on providing practical, thoughtfully designed equipment for beekeepers of all levels. From hives and frames to extraction and processing equipment, Actiasbee products are built to be durable, reliable, and designed to support healthy, productive colonies. Orders are dispatched promptly and delivered within the stated timeframe. Tracking information is provided where applicable. We aim to respond as quickly as possible. We pride ourselves on excellent feedback.