Know Before You Go - Covid-19 information

England is now under new restrictions until 2 December so we've had to hit the pause button and are once again asking you to stay home and enjoy Dorset virtually for now.  In order to help keep us all safe please read and follow the latest government advice.

Our priority right now is to ensure that we look after our local community, the landscape around us and also to help you plan your visits to our beautiful county when the time is right. If you are local to Dorset and taking the opportunity to use your daily exercice to walk or cycle around our beautiful coast and countryside, please follow our guidelines to respect, protect and enjoy Dorset.

Plan ahead and we'll see you soon

Now that you have a bit more time on your hands it's the ideal opportunity to explore our website and social channels; we've got loads of information to provide you with inspiration to help plan your next visit to Dorset when it is safe to do so.

Behind the scenes, our tourism and hospitality businesses have carried out risk assessments, prepared their premises and put measures in place to ensure that everything is ready to welcome you back for an enjoyable and safe visit when the time is right. 

Our accommodation providers look forward to offering you a welcoming and safe stay when they re-open and our attractions and activities can't wait to see you all again soon.

Many of our wonderful restaurants, pubs and cafes are also offering fantastic takeaway or delivery options.

We're currently on pause but we'll be Good to Go

VisitEngland launched a UK-wide 'Good to Go' industry standard and supporting mark to provide a ring of confidence for visitors when the hospitality re-opened.  Although this sector is temporarily closed this will still apply when restrictions are eased so look out for the kitemark when you are planning for your future visits.

Many businesses across Dorset signed up to the scheme demonstrating that they have been, and will, adhere to the respective Government and Public Health guidance and have carried out a Covid-19 risk assessment ensuring that they have the required processes in place.

Check out our Good to Go Dorset page providing more information about the scheme and detailing all of the Dorset businesses that signed up to it. Keep a look out for business displaying the 'We're Good to Go' logo throughout our website helping you to plan your future visit to Dorset with the confidence that our tourism businesses will have the correct procedures in place.

Our great outdoors – Respect, Protect and Enjoy

If you are local to Dorset then heading outdoors may seem more appealing than ever.  Dorset is blessed with beautiful beaches, mile upon mile of open countryside, walks and cycle paths for you to enjoy.

When out and about, we are asking you to please respect, protect and enjoy our beautiful landscape.  Please take all litter home or use bins provided.

Support local

Whether you are local to Dorset or live elsewhere in the UK, there are some great options for online shopping with delivery to your door and many of our accommodation, attraction and activity businesses are offering gift vouchers....an ideal Christmas present! 

We are really looking forward to welcoming you back to Dorset when the time is right. 

#PlanAhead #RespectProtectEnjoy #SeeYouSoon.