Respect, protect, enjoy

Now that 1066 Country is reopening, our priority is ensuring that visitors and residents alike can enjoy it safely. With miles of coastline, walks, cycle rides, forest and gardens, there’s plenty of room.

We’ve been working together so that our businesses are ready to welcome you safely – look out for the We're Good to Go logo, which is a new tourism industry standard that shows businesses have met a list of Covid-ready criteria. They’ve removed unnecessary touchpoints, increased the availability of hand sanitiser, introduced one-way walking systems, added protective screens, and increased signage and non-contact communication.

What can you do to help?

The number one thing you can do if you're visiting is plan ahead, don't just turn up. 1066 Country spans three different council areas: Hastings, Wealden and Rother, and each have their own visitor guidelines. Please also check the website for any attraction you plan to visit – many are limiting their visitor numbers or requiring you to book ahead.

Respect

Respect the wildlife. Nature has been having a field day while we’ve all been staying home, so tread lightly and watch out for ground-nesting birds and other wildlife in unexpected places.

Respect our local communities by sticking to footpaths (giving space when passing), keeping dogs under effective control, and taking your litter home or to the nearest bin. Park carefully to allow clear access to gates and driveways, and leave gates and property as you find them.

Respect any specific guidelines put in place by our partners across 1066 Country, by planning ahead before travelling. Please check your destination’s website, and the guidelines from the relevant local council Hastings, Wealden or Rother, including which public toilets will be open.

Protect

Protect yourself and others. Wash your hands, and observe the government's one-metre-plus distancing guidelines. Bring your own sanitiser and wipes, you can't be too careful. 

Protect the landscape by ensuring you are following the Countryside Code, which sets out how visitors to rural areas can behave safely and responsibly. Don't light barbecues or fires

Protect the environment by travelling sustainably and staying local. If you can, try to journey on foot or by bike.

Enjoy

Enjoy getting off the beaten track. If everyone heads to the same place, it becomes impossible to stay safely socially distanced (Camber in particular is struggling). Why not try a smaller beach, a more remote footpath, or a new cycle route.

Enjoy our beautiful beaches safely, by following the important advice issued by the RNLI. Please be aware that the usual lifeguard service may not currently be in place.

Enjoy taking photos of your surroundings and sharing them with us @Visit1066Country. We’d love to see them, and share them with the folks who are still staying home.

For business advice, please see Covid-19 information for Visit 1066 Country members.