Know Before You Go - Covid-19 information

As restrictions are easing we know that many of you will be keen to visit our beautiful county and we are ready to welcome you back with open arms but we ask that you follow the government’s roadmap towards easing of restrictions:

From 12 April you are now able to take that holiday to Dorset that you’ve been dreaming about.  This applies to self-contained accommodation and with members of your household only. Many of our outdoor attractions have also opened their doors as well as hospitality businesses that can operate outside and our wonderful shops are once again open. The rule of 6 or two households applies.

From 17 May (no earlier) you will be able to holiday in all accommodation in Dorset, indoor hospitality venues such as restaurants and pubs will re-open along with indoor attractions. The rule of 6 or two households applies indoors and 30 people outdoors.

From 21 June (no earlier) it is hoped that everything can return close to our usual 'normal' lives.

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.  We encourage all our visitors to plan ahead, know before you go and always book overnight accommodation and entrance to attractions. If you've already booked to stay in holiday accommodation, the Welcome To Dorset information sheet has been designed to help you have a memorable holiday, and stay safe in our beautiful county.

Take this time 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 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.

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 visit to Dorset with the confidence that our tourism businesses have the correct procedures in place.

Our great outdoors – Respect, Protect and Enjoy

Dorset is blessed with beautiful beaches, mile upon mile of open countryside, walks and cycle paths for you to enjoy but please follow and 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!  

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.