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Step by step, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is starting to unlock after the national lockdown. Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 29 March. However many restrictions remain in place and we urge people not to let their guard down. Here’s a guide to what you can do and when, then read on for ideas and inspiration when you visit our beautiful Royal Borough.
✅ People will be allowed to meet outside, either with one other household or within the "rule of six", including in private gardens
✅ The stay at home rule will end, but please stay local as much as possible
✅ Outdoor sport facilities will reopen, including golf courses and tennis and basketball courts, and formally organised outdoor sports can restart
✅ Weddings attended by up to six people can take place
✅ All shops allowed to open, along with close-contact services, including hairdressers and beauty salons (including in people's homes)
✅ Restaurants and pubs allowed to serve food and alcohol to customers sitting outdoors
✅ Gyms and spas can reopen, as can zoos, theme parks, libraries and community centres
✅ Members of the same household can take a holiday in the UK in self-contained accommodation
✅ Weddings attended by up to 15 people can take place
✅ People can meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors
✅ Six people or two households can meet indoors
✅ Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues can seat customers indoors
✅ Up to 30 people can attend weddings or other life events
✅ Remaining outdoor entertainment, such as outdoor theatres and cinemas can open
✅ Indoor entertainment such as museums, theatres, cinemas and children's play areas can open
✅ Performances and large events can restart, but with limits on audience numbers
✅ Hotels, hostels and B&Bs can reopen
✅ International leisure travel may resume
✅ Adult indoor group sports and exercise classes can restart
✅ All legal limits on social contact will be removed
✅ No legal limits on the number of people who can attend weddings, funerals and other life events
✅ Nightclubs will be allowed to reopen
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is the most perfect place for a day visit or short break with its fantastic attractions – including plenty of outdoor activities – and fabulous places to eat, drink and stay.
Our attractions are reopening in stages. Here’s what’s open now or opening soon. Most require pre booking so please contact the individual attraction to avoid disappointment:
National Trust Cliveden
National Trust Runnymede
Private Boat Hire
Electric Boat Company (1 April)
Kris Cruisers (1 April)
Canoe and Kayak Adventures (1 April)
Windsor Tourist Guides
Cycling at Swinley including Swinley Bike Hub
Extreme Motion Windsor (1 April)
John Logie Motorboats (2 April)
Hobbs of Henley (1 April)
The Savill Garden (for Friends and Members only from Monday 29 March to Sunday 11 April. Non members welcome to book for a visit 12 April onwards)
Windsor Great Park (please check visitor updates especially for cycling restrictions up until 19 April)
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Windsor Carriages (2 April)
Tally Ho Stables (30 March)
Windsor & Royal Borough Musuem (outdoor exhibit)
Strawberry Moon Drive In Cinema Windsor (15 April)
The Original Tour Windsor (17 April)
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort (12 April)
French Brothers (12 April)
Windsor Duck Tours (12 April)
Theatre Royal Windsor (21 June)
From 12 April members of the same household will be able to take a holiday in the UK in self-contained/self-catering accommodation. Discover some great self-catering options in the Windsor and Maidenhead area including town centre boltholes and rural retreats.
From 17 May hotels and guest accommodation/B&Bs will be reopening. Plan ahead and book in advance.
With so much to see and do, we always recommend a relaxing overnight stay or short break to make the most of all the Royal Borough has to offer. Our lovely accommodation providers can’t wait to welcome you. We have a superb range of hotels, self-catering accommodation, guest houses, B&Bs and camping and caravan options too. Whether you wish to be town centre or a little more rural, luxury and boutique or budget friendly, we have something to tempt you!
We want you to feel confident when you visit us and our local tourism and hospitality businesses have been extremely busy putting measures in place to make you feel welcome, safe and secure.
Look out for VisitEngland’s ‘We’re Good to Go’ mark, a sign that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and has a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing. We’re adding this mark to more and more businesses’ web pages.
Before visiting the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, do familiarise yourself with the latest Government guidelines. Please also refer to the guidelines about meeting others safely.
Whatever your reason for visiting the Royal Borough we appreciate that you will be keen to know what toilet facilities are provided. The council provides a number of public conveniences throughout the borough and you can find out their location and opening hours here. Wherever possible disabled and baby changing facilities are provided. Please bear in mind that social distancing and extra cleaning of toilet facilities means you may well have to queue so do try to plan ahead and allow extra time.
Motorists using Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead car parks can now park completely touch free by using the UK’s no.1 parking app, RingGo. By paying for parking quickly and easily on your phone, there is no longer any need to handle coins or queue up to use the parking machine. In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, motorists are understandably wary about having to touch coins or parking machines. So, to keep everyone as safe as possible, the council is recommending the use of RingGo to pay for parking instead. Download the app before you visit! Find out more about RingGo on our parking pages.
Exercise and fresh air are incredibly important for our physical and mental wellbeing, now more than ever. It is great to enjoy the benefits of being outside whilst being mindful of protecting ourselves and others from Coronavirus and respecting social distancing.
The Royal Borough is blessed to have many parks and open spaces, National Trust land, Windsor Great Park, River Thames Path, walks, cycle routes and bridleways through beautiful countryside for your enjoyment. Please check car parking and the provisions of visitor facilities in advance of your visit. Better still, arrive by foot or cycle wherever possible. Cycle Maps and Guides are available to download from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead website.
While you’re out and about, please don’t forget the Countryside Code:
🌱 Respect everyone
🌱 Protect the environment (including taking litter home and bagging/binning dog poo)
🌱 Enjoy the outdoors!
If you are visiting any of our parks and open spaces, please dispose of your litter by using bins if they are provided or packing some refuse bags and being prepared to take your waste home with you. Thank you for doing your part by keeping our spaces litter free for the next people that visit.
If it is busy when you visit, please consider looking for another place to enjoy the great outdoors; we have plenty of space to go around.
1. Check that important facilities – like toilets and car parks – are open.
2. Take advantage of touch-free parking at Royal Borough car parks by downloading the RingGo app before you arrive.
3. Wanting to visit one of our attractions? Many are introducing systems such as timed tickets, pre-bookable tickets and one-way routes so do check with individual providers online in advance. You can also book tickets for some attractions via tickets.windsor.gov.uk.
4. Find out which of our restaurants, cafes and pubs will be open and serving customers outdoors from 12 April. We will be updating our website to feature eating and drinking outlets with gardens or outdoor space.
5. Don’t forget to keep one metre plus apart from anyone who is not in your household, whether you are walking, running, cycling, sitting down or sunbathing.
6. Please wear a face covering at all times in shops and on public transport (buses, trains, taxis, etc).
7. Do carry a bank card; many businesses are only accepting cashless payments at present.
8. Take hand sanitiser with you in case you cannot find anywhere to wash your hands. It's still incredibly important.
9. If you are planning on eating outdoors, please get rid of your rubbish responsibly or pack your own bin bag and be prepared to take your litter home with you.
10. Leave the car behind where possible and visit nearby attractions by walking or cycling.
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