Last week the National Trust revealed it was planning to keep parks and gardens open for free for members of the public who wanted to get some fresh air. "Having observed the numbers visiting our properties today and I am no longer convinced we can maintain social distancing over Mother’s Day when numbers are likely to grow, and beyond. "We have now sadly taken the decision to close all of our parks and gardens, in addition to our houses, shops and cafes, to avoid crowding that puts social distancing at risk. "Our countryside and coastal locations remain open with parking charges waived, but we encourage people to stay local and observe social distancing measures. You can also check the latest updates for the organisation's plans amidst the pandemic on the National Trust website.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2020 12:03 UTC