Know Before You Go - Coronavirus Advice and Information

Nottingham is open and the health and safety of visitors, delegates and residents is of paramount importance to us. We will share ongoing advice related to coronavirus and how it might impact on your travel to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire here. 

The UK's coronavirus alert level is currently at Level Three - this means that while social distancing measures must be followed (staying 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household where possible), lockdown measures are being lifted.

From 4th July many hospitality businesses are open with measures in place to keep you safe, including hotels and accommodation providers, bars, restaurants and visitor attractions. Some businesses will be able to reopen in August, including bowling alleys, casinos, ice rinks and theatres, whilst others including nightclubs and soft play areas will remain closed until further notice. Find out more on this page of our website.

We will aim to keep this page as up-to-date as possible but we recommend checking the venue's website or social media for the latest information.  

Please remember to stay alert when you leave home: wash your hands regularly, maintain social distancing guidelines and follow the UK Government guidance on staying safe outside your home.

Guidance for Staying Safe

• Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and hot water. Where hand washing facilities are not available, use hand sanitizer regularly. You will find many hand sanitizing 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. 

• From 24 July, you must wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets. From this date, shops can refuse entry to anyone not wearing a face covering and you may be given a fine of up to £100. People who would experience "severe distress" from wearing a face mask due to a disability or impairment are exempt from this rule - please check the gov.uk website for details.

• Always wear a face covering when using public transport, including buses, trains, taxis and minicabs. It is recommended to wear a face covering in confined indoor spaces and places where it is difficult to keep a 2 metre distance. 

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

• If you do travel on public transport, you should think carefully about the times, routes and way you are travelling to stay safe. You must wear a face covering when using public transport. Click here to find out more about way to get to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire safely and information about public transport. 

Key information:

• Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is ready to welcome back visitors safely for days trips and overnight breaks. You can find out about venues who are open for buisness on this page of our website. 

• New coronavirus secure guidance for the hospitality sector means businesses can reopen in England from 4 July, with some exceptions. This means many pubs, restaurants, shops, accomodation providers and visitor attractions are now open and ready to welcome visitors safely. Find out more on this page of our website.

• We will endeavour to keep this website up to date with details of which businesses are open, but we advise you check directly before you travel as opening hours may be subject to change. Check what facilities are available, like toilets and food/drink, before you travel.  

To ensure the businesses you visit are adhering to government and public health guidance, you'll start to 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 who have recieved the accreditation on this page of our website.

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 website here and also here. 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. 

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