Benefits from Beeswax candles:

• Longer burn time – Beeswax has a higher melting point than many softer waxes, so candles often burn more slowly and last longer.

• Low soot when properly made and burned – Pure Beeswax candles with a suitable wick tend to produce a clean flame compared with many lower-quality candles.

• Natural material – Beeswax is made by honeybees and is a renewable, naturally occurring wax.

• Fewer additives – Many beeswax candles are made without added dyes, synthetic fragrances, or chemical hardeners. Our wax at The Yorkshire Beeswax Candles Co is hand filtered, keeping all natures healthy advantages within.

• Naturally pleasant scent – Beeswax has a gentle honey-like aroma, so it often doesn’t need added fragrance. However Beeswax creates a relaxing aroma and loved by many.

• Warm, steady light – Beeswax candles can produce a bright, warm flame that many people find relaxing.

• Less reliance on petroleum-based waxes – Unlike paraffin wax and Soy Wax, Beeswax is not derived from fossil fuels.

• Health & Wellness

  • Air Purification: Pure beeswax candles create and release negative ions when burned. These ions attach to positively charged pollutants (dust, mold, and odors), causing them to drop out of the air.

  • Allergy and Asthma Relief: By clearing airborne irritants, they are a fantastic option for individuals suffering from seasonal allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities.

  • Toxin-Free: Unlike paraffin wax and Soy, which is petroleum-based and can release toxic byproducts like toluene and benzene—beeswax is 100% natural and free of chemical processing.

The Yorkshire Beeswax Candle Our Company is an eco-friendly, family-run business founded in 2019 by Michael Landreth. We hand-craft 100% natural, chemical-free beeswax candles, organic cosmetics, and wax melts. We also offer a wide range of garden and homeware

Core Information

• Products: Scented and unscented beeswax candles, wax melts, natural cosmetics, and raw honey harvested from their own beehives. We do also support local Bee Keepers and combine local waxes with our own.

• Benefits: Beeswax naturally purifies the air by neutralizing dust and odors, making it ideal for individuals with allergies or asthma.

• Location: We originally operated a popular shop in Knaresborough, which closed in February 2026 due to high demand within our Hebden Bridge store. The business is now headquartered in Hebden Bridge.

• Philosophy: We champion sustainability, traditional crafting methods, and environmentally friendly production. We work close to help promote its natural affects within human life.

The Yorkshire Beeswax Candle Company aims to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction while creating handmade, 100% natural beeswax products straight from nature

  . We are dedicated to supporting sustainability and well-being by crafting candles that purify the air, promote health, and are eco-friendly.

Mission & Core Focus

• Handcrafted Quality: Every product is hand-poured using locally sourced, hand-filtered beeswax directly from Yorkshire beehives.

• Promoting Well-being: Our mission is to craft candles that purify indoor air, ease allergy/asthma symptoms, and provide a clean, non-toxic burn.

• Commitment to Nature: We operate with a strict policy against added chemicals or additives, keeping all the natural, healthy compounds of the wax intact.

At Yorkshire Beeswax Candle Company, we are a family-run business dedicated to creating beautiful, natural beeswax candles by hand. Every product is carefully crafted with love, care, and attention to detail, using the finest natural beeswax sourced from nature.

Because our candles are handmade rather than mass-produced, each order takes time to create, prepare, and package. During especially busy periods, this may mean there are small delays with delivery — but every candle is made with the same care and quality we would expect in our own home.

We believe in keeping things simple: natural ingredients, traditional craftsmanship, and products made with a personal touch. When you order from Yorkshire Beeswax Candle Company, you are supporting a small family business and helping us continue our passion for creating natural, eco-friendly candles for your home.

Our Bees

At The Yorkshire Beeswax Candle Company, our honey bees are truly at the heart of everything we do. We are a family-run business built around our love and respect for nature, traditional beekeeping, and the incredible work of our bees.

We currently care for over 43 beehives, with our apiary continuing to grow as demand for our natural beeswax products increases. Our bees are not simply part of our business — they are our inspiration and the reason we are able to create our handcrafted beeswax candles.

We are dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of our colonies by providing a safe, natural environment where our bees can thrive. We carefully manage our hives throughout the seasons, supporting our bees through changing weather conditions and ensuring they have the care and attention they need.

We believe in working with nature, not against it. Our approach is centred around respect, sustainability, and protecting the important role honey bees play in our environment. We are passionate about encouraging healthy bee populations, supporting biodiversity, and raising awareness of how essential these wonderful creatures are to our planet.

Every piece of beeswax we use is a reminder of the amazing work our bees do. From the flowers they visit to the wax they naturally create, our candles are a celebration of nature’s craftsmanship.

When you choose Yorkshire Beeswax Candle Company, you are supporting a small family business that cares deeply about our bees, our environment, and creating natural products with a purpose.