Coronavirus: what you need to know

Everyone in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead takes the health and wellbeing of our residents, visitors and staff seriously. 

We’ll be working hard to ensure information on windsor.gov.uk is helpful, pertinent and as up to date as possible but we do ask that you check with individual attractions, accommodation providers, restaurants, shops, etc by calling them and checking their websites to make sure you have the very latest information.

We will keep this page updated and share news on our social channels so please follow VisitWindsor on Twitter and Facebook.

Key information

• Latest information about Coronavirus (Covid-19) can be found on the UK Government website.  
• The Government has set out its roadmap out of the current lockdown which sees restrictions start to lift from 8 March.
• Visit nhs.uk for health advice and preventative measures
• If you think you are displaying symptoms then visit the NHS’s online 111 coronavirus service for medical advice rather than visiting a GP
• Protect your loved ones. Download the App.  
• The latest tourism-related news and information for UK tourism businesses on Covid-19, including links to useful information and advice, can be found on VisitBritain's website.
• Please check directly with venues, businesses and attractions for the latest information
• Visit the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead’s coronavirus pages for information and support.

Frequently asked questions

What tier is the Royal Borough in?

Following the Government announcement on 4 January, the Royal Borough, along with the rest of England, returns to full lockdown from 5 January.  Follow the data, stop the spread, and where safe and possible please continue to support our crucial local businesses.

See the full details of the lockdown restrictions on the GOV.UK website. Remain vigilant both outside and indoors. If you develop symptoms, self-isolate at home and get tested. If you need support, RBWM have a variety of resources to help you. See the Covid-19 page for more details.

Where can I exercise outdoors in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead?

People can exercise in a public outdoor place alone, with the people they live with, with their support bubble (if you are legally permitted to form one), in a childcare bubble where providing childcare or, when alone, with one person from another household. This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.  Remember to stay 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household.

Public outdoor places include:
•    Parks, beaches, countryside accessible to the public, forests
•    Public gardens (whether or not you pay to enter them)
•    The grounds of a heritage site
•    Playgrounds

The Royal Borough features some beautiful countryside with more than 1,000 acres of National Trust land in the north and over 4,500 acres of Windsor Great Park, not to mention the River Thames running through the heart of the region. Wrap up warm this winter and explore some beautiful local outdoor spaces as part of your daily exercise, whether it’s walking, running or cycling.  Find out more about our outdoor spaces. 

What businesses and venues are still open?

You can find a full list of businesses and venues permitted to remain open on the government website here.

What businesses and venues have to close?

You can find a full list of businesses and venues that have to close on the government website here.

Takeaway and food delivery businesses

Find out about local businesses offering food for takeaway and delivery here.

Further information

• Visit the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead’s coronavirus pages for information and service updates
• Latest information about Coronavirus (Covid-19) can be found on the UK Government website.  
• Visit nhs.uk for health advice, preventative measures and downloading the NHS Covid-19 app
• The latest tourism-related news and information for UK tourism businesses on COVID-19, including links to useful information and advice, can be found on VisitBritain's website.

We’ll be working hard to ensure information on windsor.gov.uk is helpful, pertinent and as up to date as possible but we do ask that you check with individual attractions, accommodation providers, restaurants, shops, etc by calling them or checking their websites to make sure you have the latest information.