Uppark House

Yesterday, we took a drive out to Uppark House and Gardens (National Trust). Although the house is closed (due to the corona virus) the gardens were open free of charge to the public. There were quite a few people there, but the gardens are very large and everyone seemed to be behaving responsibly and keeping well away from everyone else, which was good to see. We took a picnic lunch and had a lovely few hours out and some fresh air.

Sadly it seems that the National Trust have had to close their gardens as well from today, due to a minority of the public being seemingly incapable of following Government advice to practice Social Distancing, putting all of us at more risk!

We are fortunate in that we live very close to the coast and also some wonderful countryside, so as long as we are able (and allowed) we will continue to make the occasional foray out. Unlike some, we are also fortunate to have a garden to use as well. We feel very lucky under the circumstances.

Some information on the house and gardens in the link, if anyone is interested: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark-house-and-garden