Our picturesque town’s top attraction has been forced to close after ‘terrified’ locals had to seek shelter
A TOP tourist attraction has been forced to close after an incident left terrified locals seeking shelter.
Restormel Castle in Cornwall closed its doors after a plague of bees swarmed visitors, forcing them to take cover.
Witnesses said they heard a massive buzzing overhead and were left terrified.
One woman was forced to seek refuge in her car to get away from the insects.
Local community carer Faye Wilton said: “It scared the living hell out of me. I came out of a clients house to hear a massive buzzing sound like a plane.
It was coming over my head. I looked up and they were all swarming over me. I ran to my car to which is where I then filmed them.”
Social media users have commented on the bees, with many urging people not to harm them.
But another said: “We had this today, flew right above us. Was terrifying and amazing at the same time.”
A spokesperson for Restormel Castle said: “Due to the presence of a large number of bees on our site, we have temporarily closed Restormel Castle to visitors today.
“Please check our website for updates before travelling to Restormel Castle this week.’