Know Before You Go - Covid-19 information

England has now been placed in a national lockdown.  This means that all non-essential businesses are now closed. 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 it is safe to do so. Please stay local and follow our guidelines to respect, protect and enjoy Dorset.

Plan ahead

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.  Why not take this time to plan ahead and book a visit for later in the year when it's safer to do so.

Our wonderful restaurants, pubs and cafes have had to close but many establishments are also offering fantastic takeaway or delivery options.

Now is 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.

Dorset is on pause but will be Good to Go

VisitEngland have launched a uk-wide 'Good to Go' industry standard and supporting mark to provide a ring of confidence for visitors.

Many businesses across Dorset have signed up to the scheme demonstrating that they are adhering 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.

Although our hospitality industry is on pause at the moment 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 have the correct procedures in place.

Our great outdoors – Respect, Protect and Enjoy

Heading outdoors seems more appealing than ever at the moment and Dorset is blessed with beautiful beaches, mile upon mile of open countryside, walks and cycle paths for you to enjoy but please follow government guidance and stay local at present.  Our beautiful coast and countryside will still be here waiting for you when it's safe to return.

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! 

We are really looking forward to welcoming you back to Dorset when the time is right but for now please #StayHome and #ComeBackLater. 

Follow government guidance

Social distancing, face masks and hand washing remain the key actions that can help protect everyone.  Please follow all the latest government guidance and stay safe.