Gate closure would leave it prime tourist hotspot
THE Close the Gate group, which has led a lengthy campaign to close the gate have had support from all over the world in the last few weeks and months, people amazed that the gate is still used as a working route into the town.
One post from a cat in California read, ‘Even cats from California agree, close the gate.’
A series of events and promotions have taken place surrounding the gate, with the firm belief that closing it for future generations is the only way forward for both the town’s heritage, but it’s future potential as a tourist destination.