I love living back in London - and I love LEGO, reveals David Beckham

 
Press Association2 February 2014
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David Beckham has revealed that he finds playing with LEGO "very therapeutic" because it calms him down. He also said he loves being back in London.

Beckham, 38, told the Sunday Times Magazine that: "When the kids finish school, they might have different activities going on, like football or rugby. But when they get home we'll often play one of their favourite games, like Connect 4.

"They also love LEGO. So do I. The last big thing I made was Tower Bridge. It was amazing."

He added: "I think Lego sometimes helps to calm me down."

Beckham senior went on to say that he thought LEGO was similar to cooking, which he finds "very therapeutic".

Lego's Tower Bridge has 4,287 pieces, costs £210 - and is recommended for people aged over 16.

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond said building Lego models aided his recovery from a 300mph jet car crash that nearly killed him in 2006.

"Lego saved my life. It's really good therapy for a brain injury," he told the Daily Mirror.

Beckham moved with his wife Victoria and four children into a luxury west London home last year and said he enjoys spending time in the capital's parks and pubs.

"I love living back in London," he said.

"I enjoy its big parks, especially ones like Battersea. I love walking through them after I've been playing five-a-side with some friends."

He added: "One thing I really love about being back here is the pubs - I even have a couple of locals that I actually go to. The people there know me, so it's easy enough to go in and have a pint."

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