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Following a series of tragic incidents around the South West coast, users should ensure they take the necessary precautions to prevent themselves getting into difficulty and to prevent additional strain on the Coastguard Teams, Lifeboats and other emergency services at these unprecedented times. Please click here for the advice given by the Cattewater Harbour Commissioners.
Latest COVID-19 information and advice in Plymouth
As businesses begin to reopen, we’re looking forward to welcoming you back to Britain’s Ocean City – but your visit might be different to usual.
You’ll find there are lots of additional safety measures in place in the city centre and across the waterfront to help keep you safe. There are also steps you can take to protect yourself and others from the spread of coronavirus.
Find out more about planning your visit to Plymouth.
Travel changes and transport information
Plymouth Citybus and GWR have introduced changes to their schedule with a reduced service.
Most services have returned to timetables that are similar to their pre-coronavirus times on weekdays. Frequencies on many evening services have been reduced due to the continued closure of leisure and entertainment venues. All our main services are running at pre-coronavirus frequencies.
All our timetables can be viewed on the Citybus website, or you can plan your journey by downloading theirmobile app. Search Plymouthbus in the app store.
In line with guidance from the government, you will need to wear a face covering on public transport from Monday 15 June.
You must wear a face covering when you travel by public transport, including at our stations and on our trains in England. We strongly recommend that you use one wherever you travel with GWR.
Some people may not be able to wear a face covering safely. For example, children under 11, people with breathing difficulties, or those whose disabilities make it difficult for them to wear one.
Find out more about the latest travel advice for England
We also suggest that you plan ahead, book in advance, and download your ticket to a mobile device or smart ticket where you can.
Try to not to travel when it’s busy. Our quieter times are normally between 10am to 3pm and after 7pm. To help with social distancing, we’ve reduced the number of spaces available on our trains. Book your ticket in advance and reserve a space on your preferred train if possible – otherwise, we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to board.
Once a train reaches its seating capacity, we will remove it from our booking systems.
Find out more on the GWR website
Water Safety Advice
All forms of water sports practiced on open waterways, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately-owned motorised craft are now permitted under the new guidance.
If you are launching from a shoreside facility or using a Marina, please be patient with the facility’s decisions that have been taken to protect the safety of the facilities staff and users.
Mayflower 400
To view the latest Mayflower 400 position for Plymouth please visit the Mayflower 400 website. .
Tourist Information Centre
Plymouth’s Tourist Information Centre on the Barbican has now reopened with safety measures in place.
The team are happy to help answer your queries about visiting Plymouth in person, online or over the phone. You can complete our online contact form, email barbicantic@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 306330 if you need to get in touch.
Information for businesses
Advice for tourism businesses is regularly updated by Visit Britain and can also be found on the Invest Plymouth COVID-19 business support page. You can also contact Plymouth City Council’s Economic Development team if you have specific concerns and are in need of support.
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