David Beckham has taken up an unusual new hobby during lockdown - beekeeping.
The former footballer, 45, showed his Instagram followers that he has been setting up a wooden beehive while staying at his country residence in the Cotswolds, so that he can make his own honey in the future.
In a clip shared on his Instagram account, recorded by his wife Victoria, the star hammered nails into place as he assembled wooden frames to slot into the intricate contraption.
“And David has decided to start building… beehives,” the fashion designer, 46, explained from behind the camera, before showing viewers the wooden structure, which appeared to be in its early stages.
Beckham's beehive is his 'new project' (@davidbeckham)
“Is that your new project darling?” she asked him, prompting David to reply with “It is” as he surveyed his handiwork so far.
“We’ll be very happy when we’ve got our own honey,” he then added.
The sports star is hoping to make his own honey (@davidbeckham)
He captioned the video: “New project… watch this space.”
The Beckhams' Family Album - In pictures
The Beckhams' Family Album - In pictures
-
1/56
The Beckham family celebrate New Year
Instagram @davidbeckham
-
2/56 1998
Victoria Adams with David Beckham sporting his famous Sarong outfit
PA
-
3/56 2010
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham with sons Brooklyn Beckham, Cruz Beckham and Romeo Beckham (front left to right) arriving for the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at the LG Arena, Birmingham
PA
-
4/56 2018
Victoria Beckham/Instagram
-
5/56 1998
Victoria Adams and David Beckham announce their engagement in 1998
PA
-
6/56 1999
David Beckham And Victoria Adams leave her parents house and head Ireland for their wedding
Rex Features
-
7/56 1999
Victoria and David Beckham at the opening of Versace Couture Jeans Boutique
Rex Features
-
8/56 2001
David Beckham with Brooklyn aftre the FA Carling Premiership match between Manchester United and Derby County at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Getty Images
-
9/56 2002
David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham leave their Downtown hotel in New York
Getty Images
-
10/56 2003
David Beckham stands with his wife, Victoria, as he shows off the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)
Getty Images
-
11/56
David Beckham walks with his wife, Victoria, after he received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)
Getty Images
-
12/56 2003
David Beckham with his son Brooklyn is followed by his wife Victoria (centre) and baby Romeo on arrival at Heathrow Airport from Los Angeles
PA
-
13/56 2003
Victoria and David Beckham at the MTV Awards
-
14/56 2004
Romeo and Victoria Beckham in the stands during the 2004 Euro's in Lisbon where England played France
Jeremy Selwyn
-
15/56 2004
Victoria and David Beckham at 19 Managent's 19th Birthday Party at The Royal Albert Hall
Rex Features
-
16/56 2005
London 2012 ambassador David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham leave the London 2012 celebration party after London won the vote to stage the 2012 Olympic Games at the Raffle City Convention Centre in Singapore
Getty Images
-
17/56 2006
David Beckham (holding his son Cruz) with wife Victoria holding the hand of Brooklyn and Romeo (centre) at Stansted Airport in Essex as the England football team to returned from Germany after they were knocked out of the World Cup by Portugal
PA
-
18/56 2006
David and Victoria Beckham arrive at Ciampino Airport for Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise wedding at Bracciano in Rome, Italy
Getty Images
-
19/56 2007
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend the Sport Industry Awards 2007 at Old Billingsgate
Getty Images
-
20/56 2012
David and Victoria Beckham pose on the red carpet with three of their children, (L-R) Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn as they arrive for the premiere of the Spice Girls musical "Viva Forever"
AFP/Getty Images
-
21/56 2012
LA Galaxy's David Beckham poses with his sons Brooklyn Beckham, Cruz Beckham and Romeo Beckham after winning the MLS Cup Final in 2012
PA
-
22/56 2013
Romeo Beckham, David Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend the World premiere of "The Class of 92" at Odeon West End
Getty Images
-
23/56 2013
Brooklyn and Victoria Beckham arrive at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year awards at Claridge's Hotel in 2013
Dave Benett
-
24/56 2014
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
Getty Images
-
25/56 2014
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham arriving for the 2014 British Fashion Awards at The London Coliseum
PA
-
26/56
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham advert for their perfume 'Intimately Yours'
INTIMATELY YOURS
-
27/56 2015
David Beckham with his children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper at the Victoria Beckham show, Autumn Winter 2015
Rex
-
28/56 2015
Unicef charity match at Old Trafford starring David Beckham with Romeo, Harper and Cruz in 2015
Ian Hodgson/Daily Mail
-
29/56 2015
Unicef charity match at Old Trafford starring David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham in 2015
Ian Hodgson/Daily Mail
-
30/56
Romeo Beckham stars in a advertising campaign for Burberry
Burberry
-
31/56
Victoria Beckham/Instagram
-
32/56
David Beckham/Instagram
-
33/56 2015
Romeo Beckham (C) receives the support of his family, brother Cruz Beckham (L), father David Beckham (2nd L) and mother Victoria Beckham after taking part in the junior marathon during the Virgin Money London Marathon
Getty Images
-
34/56 2016
Andy Murray with Romeo Beckham after the pair hit a few balls prior to Murray's practice session at the Aegon Championships at Queens Club
Getty Images
-
35/56 2017
David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham attend the Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer 2018 collection presentation at New York Fashion Week in 2017
Reuters
-
36/56
David Beckham/Instagram
-
37/56 2017
Cruz Beckham, David Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham (wearing Polo Ralph Lauren) and Romeo Beckham Brooklyn Beckham: 'What I See' exhibition and book launch at Christie's in partnership with Polo Ralph Lauren in 2017
Rex Features
-
38/56 2017
Victoria Beckham receives her OBE from the Duke of Cambridge during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2017
PA
-
39/56 2018
Victoria Beckham/Instagram
-
40/56 2018
Victoria Beckham/Instagram
-
41/56 2018
Victoria Beckham/Instagram
-
42/56 2018
Victoria Beckham/Instagram
-
43/56 2018
David Beckham/Instagram
-
44/56 2018
Victoria Beckham/Instagram
-
45/56 2018
David and Victoria Beckham arrive at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle
Getty Images
-
46/56 2018
David and Victoria Beckham arrive for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
PA
-
47/56 2019
Brooklyn Beckham, Hana Cross, Cruz Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Harper Beckham and David Beckham attend the Victoria Beckham show during London Fashion Week February 2019 at Tate Britain on February 17, 2019
Dave Benett
-
48/56 2019
David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham attend the wedding of Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio
Splash News
-
49/56 2019
David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham attend the wedding of real Madrid football player Sergio Ramos and Tv presenter Pilar Rubio at Seville's Cathedral
Getty Images
-
50/56 2019
David Beckham is seen in the stands with his daughter, Harper, and mother, Sandra Georgina West prior to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France
Getty Images
-
51/56 2019
David Beckham and Harper Beckham inside the stadium before the matc
Reuters
-
52/56 2019
David Beckham shares a kiss with daughter Harper in the stands during the FIFA Women's World Cup, Quarter Final, at Stade Oceane, Le Havre, France
PA
-
53/56 2019
Victoria Beckham shares pictures of her family on Sports Day 2019
@victoriabeckham
-
54/56 2019
Victoria Beckham shares pictures of her family on Sports Day 2019
@victoriabeckham
-
55/56 2019
Victoria Beckham shares pictures of her family on Sports Day 2019
@victoriabeckham
-
56/56 2019
Beckham Family Firework Bonfire Night 2019
@davidbeckham
David has been spending the lockdown period at his family’s Cotswolds home along with Victoria and their three younger children, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight.
The sporting star appears to be adapting well to country life, regularly sharing photos of himself and his family enjoying walks in the surrounding fields and hills.
Speaking in April, he also revealed that they have been delivering care packages to vulnerable elderly people who have been shielding during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Beckhams also made “friendship calls” to the elderly as part of an Age UK initiative to prevent loneliness during lockdown.
