EXCLUSIVE Buzz off! David Beckham is accused of placing beehives on boundary of his stunning £12m Cotswolds country mansion to keep away nosey ramblers who peer over his fence David Beckham accused of placing beehives on boundary of his mansion By David Pilditch Published: 12:49 EDT, 13 July 2024 | Updated: 15:54 EDT, 13 July 2024 e-mail 40 shares 177 View comments David Beckham has been accused of placing beehives on the boundary of his £12million country mansion - in a ‘buzz off’ message to nosey snoopers. Furious locals fear they could come under attack from swarming insects after the former England captain installed two new hives next to a public footpath near his home in Oxfordshire. Neighbours say the positioning of the structures defies public safety advice - but could provide a nasty sting in the tail for gawking passers-by.
The new hives are said to be 500 yards from the group of nine existing beehives Beckham has kept on the other side of his land since 2021. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star developed a passion for the hobby during lockdown and last month told how he had compared ‘beekeeping tips’ with King Charles during a visit to the monarch’s Highgrove home. David Beckham has been accused of placing beehives on the boundary of his £12million country mansion - in a ‘buzz off’ message to nosey snoopers Furious locals fear they could come under attack from swarming insects after the former England captain installed two new hives ne.