On Sunday, January 4, Warminster resident Kelli Banks discovered the litter left discarded in the temple structure in the gardens of Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa.
Ms Banks, who described the gardens as a “peaceful and well-kept spot”, was dismayed at finding the refuse, which included empty food packaging, uneaten biscuits, and a can of shaving foam.
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A smiley face appears to have been drawn on one of the pillars using the shaving foam. A pink liquid appears to have dripped through the table onto the floor.
Ms Banks said spaces used by the local community needed to be protected. She added that her main concern was that some people appear to think that “behaviour like this now seems completely normal.”
Kelli Banks said: “I was really disappointed to come across the litter that had been left behind. What concerns me most is that for some people, behaviour like this now seems completely normal. It damages our natural and shared spaces – places that should be held as precious by all of us.
A local resident has said they are ‘disappointed’ and ‘disheartened’ after discovering litter including biscuits and shaving foam left dumped in a historic garden. (Image: Contributed)
“The land itself is privately owned, but it is accessible from the road and is often used respectfully by hotel guests and visitors. I regularly spend time there after visiting the hotel, and it’s usually a peaceful and well-kept spot, which made this feel even more disheartening.
“These are environments that belong to the wider community in spirit, even if not in ownership, and they should be protected so they can continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.”
A spokesperson for Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa said: “The Bishopstrow gardens are a much-loved part of the hotel, and we’ve worked hard to restore them to their former glory for our guests and locals to enjoy.
“This appears to be a one-off instance of some visitors leaving some biscuits behind by mistake. It isn’t a regular occurrence.”
The spokesperson added that the hotel is grateful for its neighbours, who always look out for their land.
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