Attractions, hotels, restaurants and hospitality businesses across the region are reopening in July, with extensive social distancing measures to keep customers safe.
As the tourism and hospitality businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire reopen this month, businesses are implementing safety procedures to ensure they can safely reopen.
Helen Peters, Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s England, the Destination Management Organisation for South Warwickshire which works to promote the tourism businesses in the region, wants people to get out and support local attractions as they reopen.
She said: “Our Members have reacted very quickly in getting their businesses ready for reopening in July, with social distancing measures in place to ensure the safety of staff and customers.
“We are encouraging people to get out and explore their local areas, to support local businesses and ‘discover their doorsteps’ and the attractions, restaurants and businesses in their area that they might not have had the chance or opportunity to explore before.
“Now is the time for locals to start exploring Coventry and Warwickshire and it is wonderful to see so many of our Members reopening, ready to welcome back visitors.”
Here is the full list of attractions and businesses that are reopening:
- The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry – along with the Coventry Archives and Tourist Information Centre are reopening on Monday, August 3. https://www.theherbert.org/
- Coventry Transport Museum – Opening on Monday, July 20. https://www.transport-museum.com/
- Fairytale Farm – Huff & Puff Adventure Playground will reopen along with the café for outdoor and indoor seating on Saturday, July 4. https://www.fairytalefarm.co.uk/tickets/opening-times/
- Hotel Indigo, Stratford-upon-Avon – is reopening on Saturday, July 4 and the Woodsman Restaurant will reopen on Wednesday, July 8. http://stratford.hotelindigo.com/
- North Mere Cottages – the self-catering cottages on Saturday, July 4, bookings are now being taken. www.northmere.co.uk
- Shakespeare Distillery - Distillery shop is back open now, standard hours Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm and the distillery tours and gin school will re-start on Saturday, July 18. All tours and experiences have to be pre-booked for capacity purposes - www.shakespearedistillery.com
- Swans Nest Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon – will reopen on Saturday, July 4, https://swansnesthotel.co.uk/
- The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon – Will reopen on Friday, July 17 with offers on for room bookings which can be found here: https://www.theardenhotelstratford.com/news-and-offers/stratford-escape-offer/ and https://www.theardenhotelstratford.com/news-and-offers/staycation-with-eden/
- Mallory Court Hotel and Spa, Leamington Spa – Will reopen on Friday, July 17 and offers can be found at: https://www.mallory.co.uk/news-and-offers/warwickshire-escape-offer/ and https://www.mallory.co.uk/news-and-offers/staycation-with-eden/
- Coombe Abbey Hotel – The hotel and restaurants reopen on Saturday, July 11 - www.coombeabbey.com
- British Motor Museum - Will reopen from Saturday, July 4 to Monday, July 6 and then Friday to Monday the following week and will then review demand going forward - www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/news/welcome-back
- Arden Holiday Lettings – Will reopen from Saturday, July 4 - https://ardenholidaylettings.co.uk/
- Hotel du Vin Stratford – Will reopen from Saturday, July 4 - www.hotelduvin.com/covid and www.hotelduvin.com/locations/stratford-upon-avon
- Stratford Butterfly Farm – Will reopen to season ticket holders only on July 4 and 5, and then welcoming back visitors from Monday, July 6 - www.butterflyfarm.co.uk/attraction
- Crowne Plaza, Stratford – The hotel is open, with the Terrace bar and lounge open from 12.30 to 11pm offering meals - www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/stratford-upon-avon/sfdua/hoteldetail
- Four Alls – Will open on Saturday, July 4 - www.thefourallswelfordonavon.co.uk
- The Globe, Warwick – Will open on Saturday, July 4 - www.theglobewarwick.co.uk
- Avon Boating – From Saturday, July 4 there will be a limited number of boats and experiences - www.avon-boating.co.uk
- Compton Verney – The house and galleries will be open from Tuesday, July 7 - www.comptonverney.org.uk
- Kenilworth Castle – Open now - www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenilworth-castle
- Warwick Castle – Castle and Knight's Village opening from Saturday, July 4 - www.warwick-castle.com
- Mercure Shakespeare Hotel – Open and available to book for all guests arriving from Saturday, July 4 – https://all.accor.com/hotel/6630/index.en.shtml
- Mercure Walton Hall Hotel - Open and available to book for all guests arriving from Saturday, July 4 - https://all.accor.com/hotel/A0I8/index.en.shtml
- Park Cottage B&B – Will be reopening two self-catering cottages – Daisy Cottage and the Potting Shed – from Saturday, July 4 - www.parkcottagewarwick.co.uk
VisitEngland, in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, has launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening.
Shakespeare’s England is encouraging all members to join in with the ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and if they have the accreditation, make sure it’s displayed for the public to see.
For more information on Shakespeare’s England and its members, visit https://shakespeares-england.co.uk/