Don't Visit Weston

23rd March 2020

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If you already follow us on social media, you might have noticed that we have a new temporary logo for Visit Weston – or as temporarily we're calling ourselves: DON’T Visit Weston.

We understand that it’s important for us to get out of our homes occasionally and get some fresh air, but always whilst following the guidelines on social distancing by staying 2 metres apart from other people.

So whilst our beautiful beaches and seafront might ordinarily have been the perfect location for stretching our legs and feeling some sun on our faces, given that far too many people are choosing to not follow advice on keeping safe distances and not congregating in large groups as we’ve seen in Weston lately, we must now please ask you to STOP.

Most of our visitor attractions are now closed following the guidelines issued by the Government, with many more businesses – including accommodation providers, also following suit. This means that for the time being there will be no donkeys, no ice cream, no buckets and spades or any of the usual seaside fun we all associate with Weston-super-Mare. Our Visitor Information Centre, our Museum, our theatres, cinemas, restaurants, coffee shops and pubs are all also closed for the foreseeable future. We understand that this is frustrating for visitors, but it is equally disappointing for our many residents who now have limited options for leaving their homes, especially when the seafront and town centre are busier than usual with people choosing to travel to Weston.

As a tourism service, we appreciate that asking people to 'stay away' is the very opposite of our usual aims and objectives, but for the safety of visitors and residents, we have no option.

Weston-super-Mare will be ready and waiting for you all when the Government announce that our lives can begin returning to normal, whenever that might be. In the meantime, we will do our best to deliver Weston to you instead. We’ll share pictures and videos, blogs, stories and information and try to evoke a sense of the seaside in your homes through our website and our social media pages.

Please stay home, stay safe, and let’s look after the vulnerable members of our communities in Weston and wherever you are.