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 29 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.

What does the government's roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions look like?

Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country.  Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 29 March.  However many restrictions remain in place.  You should continue to work from home and minimise the number of journeys you make, where possible.

29 March

✅ 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

12 April

✅ 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

17 May

✅ 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

21 June

✅ 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

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

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. This spring 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 open?

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

What businesses and venues are currently closed?

You can find a full list of businesses and venues that are currently closed 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.