The Camping and Caravanning Club detail virus safety measures

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Restrictions on some domestic holidays in England and Wales have now been lifted, with Scottish rules set to ease from April 26. Although many holiday parks have now reopened their doors, some experiences may be slightly different for now in accordance with Government guidelines.

At the time of writing, in England, only self-catered holidays may go ahead.

The same rules apply for those holidaying in Wales.

Further restrictions are set to ease, allowing hotels and B&Bs to open in May.

Until then, though, many staycation providers have issued updates for customers about the type of amenities and services they can expect during their stay.

Center Parcs

Center Parcs has reopened its doors for holidays, however, warns breaks may be a little bit different up until May 16.

This is true across all parks including Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest, Longleat Forest, Whinfell Forest and Woburn Forest.

“We are opening our villages with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, you can get food delivered to your lodge or order it to take away from our variety of restaurants, and there are always our acres of forest to explore on cycles,” Center Parcs explained on its website.

Lodges have reopened to single households, however, hotel rooms and apartments remain closed for now.

The park’s restaurants will be offering food and beverage services on outdoor patios or as a takeaway option.

Center Parcs adds: “You can now order direct from your favourite village restaurants to be delivered to your lodge.”

“Our shops are open with social distancing measures in place,” continues Center Parcs.

“Make sure you download the NHS Test and Trace app from your app store, as everyone over the age of 16 years is required to check-in to our restaurants upon arrival.”

Some indoor and outdoor activities are still available on-site, but must be booked in advance.

“We’re running many of our usual activities, although we’ve reduced the number of guests per session,” states the company website.

“Our activities get booked up quickly, so it’s best to book online in advance

“Our colleagues will be wearing PPE where necessary and some activities may require you to bring your own face covering

“You’ll be pleased to know that the full 400 acres of forest, beach and outdoor playgrounds will all be open for you to explore

“Our Cycle Centre will also be open, but as with our other activities you will need to pre-book your cycle hire in advance online.”

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Haven

Haven has reopened its doors in England for self-catered holidays.

Up until May 16, however, there will be some changes onsite.

“All our accommodation will be open, however, we’ll only be able to welcome one household per unit,” states the holiday providers website.

“As per the Government guidance, one household can include support bubbles.”

Restaurants and bars will be open but limited to outdoor areas only.

Most facilities and activities, both indoor and outdoor, will continue to run.

However, some facilities will remain closed for now.

This includes showers, indoor dining, creative activities, indoor play, aqua play areas in swimming pools and indoor slides and flumes.

Similar rules are in place in Welsh and Scottish parks, though customers should check with the specific park they are visiting.

Parkdean

Parkdean has reopened its parks in England as of April 12, however, there will be some noticeable changes onsite.

Restaurants will operators, but will only offer click and collect or outdoor dining.

Outdoor sports and activities will function, however indoor activities, including swimming pools, may have some restrictions such as a limit on numbers.

Entertainment, kids shops and amusements will remain closed for now.

Other amenities such as the convenience store and onsite launderettes are operating for guests.

From May 17, more amenities and services are expected to resume.

In Scotland, entertainment, soft plays and onsite arcades will remain closed until May 17.

In Wales, only click and collect food services, outdoor sports activities and access to the onsite convenience store will be available.

Hoseasons

Hoseasons reopened its doors in England on April 12, however, only single households will be permitted to visit in self-contained accommodation.

The Hoseasons website explained: “Self-contained accommodation will be permitted to open and single household parties will be permitted to travel.

“Please note however that people living in Scotland will not be able to travel to England until 26 April 2021.

“We have emailed all customers that we believe are affected by this rule with the option to reduce party size or cancel for a refund or voucher.”

There will be some changes to facilities onsite.

“Government guidance states that outdoor restaurants and takeaway options, as well as swimming pools, are permitted to open, subject to social distancing rules,” states Hoseasons.

Indoor entertainment and areas of hospitality will not be permitted to open until May 17.

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