(TAN): Powis Castle at Welshpool in Wales, a National Trust property, opened its gardens on November 9. The National Trust has made clear that the venue is open only for Welsh visitors and English residents, who are under their own lockdown for the next few weeks are not allowed.
The castle at the property will reopen from next weekend. The castle authorities said in a tweet that the property is only “open to Wales residents and to groups of four or less (excluding children below 11) unless they are from the same household. “
Wales’ Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord Dafydd Elis Thomas hailed the people of Wales for making “a huge contribution” to stop the spread of Coronavirus “by staying at home during the firebreak lockdown”.
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“I am delighted that we can now reopen Welsh places for the people of Wales…and that National Trust Wales, Cadw and Amgueddfa Cymru, are opening the extraordinary special places in their care for the benefit and wellbeing of their visitors…we know how important access to green space, nature and space for quiet reflection in peaceful places, and Wales’ heritage attractions, museums and outdoor spaces are for promoting the health and well-being of the nation,” Thomas was quoted as saying by the media.
