The health and safety of visitors and our local community is of paramount importance to us. We will share ongoing advice related to coronavirus and how it might impact on your travel here. Please check the information below around domestic travel, along with the latest government advice.

Latest Update: 19 July 2021

Key Information

• Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, along with the rest of the country, is no longer subject to nationwide lockdown restrictions.

• All businesses are now able to open. For up to date information on what you can do and see in Nottinghamshire according to the latest restrictions, please check out our Venues open for business page.

• COVID-19 has not gone away, so it’s important to remember the actions you can take to keep yourself and others safe. Everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious

• You can read the full guidance on the Government website here.

Meeting friends and family outdoors 

You can meet up outdoors with friends and family you do not live with and there are no longer limits on the number of people you can meet.

• In order to minimise risk at a time of high prevalence, you should limit the close contact you have with those you do not usually live with, and increase close contact gradually. This includes minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts.
• You should meet outdoors where possible and let fresh air into homes or other enclosed spaces.

This includes in public outdoor spaces and private gardens. 

Instead of instructing you to stay 2m apart from anyone you don’t live with, you are encouraged to exercise caution and consider the guidance on risks associated with COVID-19 and actions you can take to help keep you and your loved ones safe. 

The requirement to wear face coverings in law has been lifted. However, the Government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport. Read guidance on face coverings.

Closure of businesses and venues 

All remaining closed businesses and venues such as nightclubs and adult entertainment venues are able to reopen. All capacity limits at sporting, entertainment, or business events have been lifted.

Hospitality

• Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars may open both their indoor and outdoor seating areas for people to eat and drink.

• Hospitality venues such as pubs, restaurants and bars are no longer required to provide table service or follow other social distancing rules.

• Accommodation providers such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and guest houses may open for overnight stays in England. 

Retail

• Both essential and non-essential shops may open.

  Visitor Attractions and Entertainment Venues

• All entertainment and tourist venues may open, including theatres, cinemas, art galleries, museums, soft play centres and theme parks.

• Outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks, and drive-in performances (such as cinemas and concerts) may reopen.

• Both smaller and larger outdoor events such as fetes, literary fairs, fairgrounds and festivals may take place (including theatre, concert performances and sports events).

• Outdoor grounds at attractions such as botanical gardens, heritage homes and landmarks may remain open.

• Leisure and sporting facilities, such as leisure centres, fitness studios, gyms and golf courses, may open.

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Roadmap for the easing of restrictions in England
 

From 8 March, guidance will be changing as a result of the government's new roadmap, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how the restrictions included in this guidance will be lifted over time.

From 8 March 2021: 

• School and colleges open for all students.

• Recreation outdoors with your household or one other person is allowed. This means you are permitted to, for example, sit in a park with one other person and drink a takeaway coffee, while still practicing social distancing. This is in addition to outdoor exercise, which is already permitted.

• There will continue to be restrictions on domestic and international travel. Holidays will not be a permitted reason to travel.

• No mixing of households indoors.

From 29 March 2021: 

• People will no longer be legally required to stay at home but are encouraged to stay local. Some restrictions will remain, such as continuing to work from home where possible, and minimising all travel.

• The ‘rule of six’ will return, along with a new two-household rule. This will allow either six people from up to six households to meet outdoors or a maximum of two households, regardless of the number of people. This includes in private gardens.

• Outdoor sport and leisure and facilities, such as tennis courts and golf courses, will be able to reopen.

No earlier than 12 April, subject to an assessment of the data:

• The ‘rule of six’ / two household rule allowing groups to gather outdoors will remain in place and no indoor mixing is permitted.

• Non-essential retail, personal care services such as hairdressers, indoor leisure facilities such as gyms and spas will all reopen.

• Hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants will be able to resume services outdoors only. There will be no curfew in place and there is no longer a requirement for alcohol to be consumed alongside a substantial meal. Customers must order, eat and drink while seated.

• Most outdoor attractions such as zoos, farm parks and theme parks, will reopen.

• Travel within England to stay within self-contained accommodation (those that do not require the use of any shared facilities, including entry/exit points) can reopen, but must be used by members of the same household only.

• International travel for holidays will not be permitted.

No earlier than 17 May, subject to an assessment of data:

• Indoor hospitality will reopen.

• Indoor attractions and entertainment venues such as museums, art galleries and cinemas will reopen.

• Remaining accommodation providers, including hotels, B&Bs and hostels, will reopen. 

• Some large events, including conferences, theatre and concert performances and sports events will return, subject to capacity restrictions.    

19th July, subject to an assessment of the data:

• The planned 21st June openings have been delayed until July 19th, with the exception of weddings and wakes of more than 30 guests which still can go ahead with social distancing. The situation will be monitored daily.

• The Government aims to remove all legal limits on 19th July on social contact, reopen the remaining closed settings (including nightclubs) and enable large events (including theatre, concert performances and sports events).

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Entering the UK from Abroad
 

From 15 February onwards, everyone allowed to enter England from outside the Common Travel Area must:

• Quarantine for 10 days.

• Take a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8 of quarantining.

• Follow the national lockdown rules.

You can find more information on the Government website here. 

Note that there are additional restrictions for those arriving in England who have visited or passed through a country where travel to the UK is banned (sometimes called the ‘red list’) in the 10 days before their arrival. These people must: 

• quarantine for 10 days in a managed quarantine hotel

• take a coronavirus (COVID-19) test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8 of quarantining

• follow the national lockdown rules

You can find more information on the Government website here.
 

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  To ensure the businesses you visit are adhering to government and public health guidance, you'll see the “We’re Good to Go” industry-standard mark. You can find out more about this industry standard and venues in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which have received the accreditation on this page of our website.

Guidance for Staying Safe

• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and hot water and use hand sanitiser regularly. You will find many hand sanitising stations outside and within venues but it is recommended to take your own and use it frequently. 

• Pay attention to social distancing guidelines. You will notice lots of signs around the city centre and within venues reminding you to keep a distance of 2 metres, informing you about one-way routes to follow and directing you to safe places to queue. 

• Remember to bring a face covering and always wear it when indoors in public spaces, including on public transport and taxis/minicabs.

• When walking try to keep to the left to allow others to pass you at a safe distance. 

• If you travel on public transport, you should think carefully about the times, routes and way you are travelling to stay safe. Click here to find out more about ways to get to around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire safely and information about public transport. 

Advice and support for businesses

Support is available for businesses. Some schemes will need to be applied for, and for other forms of support businesses will be contacted directly by their local authority so do not need to do anything. Please see details of the various types of business support available from the UK Government on this new dedicated website, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.

If you have any questions about business support, please consult the FAQs section first. If you cannot find what you are looking for, you can call the dedicated helpline Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm: 0300 456 3565

Advice for tourism and event businesses can be found on VisitBritain Business Advice Hub. Details of the support available for businesses is also available on the D2N2 website. If you are a Nottingham or Nottinghamshire based business and would like to receive updates from Visit Nottinghamshire, sign up to our dedicated Coronavirus newsletter here. 

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We are actively updating this page with the latest available information. Stay up to date with the latest advice on the official government website.