Latest Updates:
England:
The UK Government have announced that the current lockdown will end on Wednesday 2nd December. Within England, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are in Tier 2 and many businesses will be able to reopen. However they may not, so please check in advance. Find out more.
Wales:
The Welsh Government have announced that from 6pm Friday 4th December the whole of Wales will return to lockdown conditions and all holiday accommodation, pubs, restaurants and attractions must close. Find out more.
If you have a booking with any Welsh business during this time please be patient as they work through cancellations and refunds, if you can rebook for another time please do. Please do not travel to Wales during this time unless you have to. Thanks as always for your understanding.
Travelling to the Dean Wye:
Wherever you live please follow the latest government instructions about travelling out of your area including for overnight stays. If you live in England find out the rules for the tier you are in here.
Be Informed:
Please read: Know Before You Go: Our Guide to Visiting the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Responsibly here.
Find the latest information about COVID-19 on the official UK government website here.
The UK’s national tourism agency, Visit Britain has compiled additional advice and information about travelling in the UK here.
If you are travelling to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley please do so with caution, common sense and consideration for the people who live here. They want to be able to go out into their local area in safety too.
As a destination we are committed to responsible tourism and want to do everything in our power to ensure the health and safety of all visitors.
See all of the ways you can continue to support our local businesses here including taking part in virtual events, purchasing gift vouchers and booking a delivery or takeaway.
Please Remember:
- If you show any symptoms or have been around anyone with symptoms the guidance is to self-isolate, so please do not travel.
- Maintain social distancing at all times, please be considerate to others and please always follow official guidance.
- Our What's On page may list events which have been cancelled. We will try to update it as best we can but please do check the event's official website before travelling.
- If you are a local business see our key links information on local business support and guidance here.
- Please follow us on social media to keep up to date with our latest announcements, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley in due course.
