We visited Upton House a few days ago and what a disappointing visit it was. The gardens looked very neglected. Mostly thistles and weeds. Obviously nothing had been done to the rose garden. The only reasonable border was closed off. I asked a member of staff if I could buy one of the plants that were for sale. I was told they were following government guidelines and could not open the shop. I suggested I could pay in the cafe but that was not allowed because of government guidelines. So why have a table full of plants with a price on them. The plants on the stall looked better than in the garden.Surely volunteers could have come in with their tools and carried on looking after the borders with social distancing. During the lockdown that is what most garden lovers did, GARDENING.When we visited Charlecot and Coughton Court it was the same. Neglected roped off gardens. I suggest you need to warn visitors about the state of your gardens.I certainly will not be renewing our membership.
