A “circuit breaker” or “fire-break” will be introduced across Wales at the end of this week to help regain control of coronavirus. This means that a series of restrictive measures will be in place from 6pm Friday 23 October until the start of Monday 9 November 2020.
Can I come on holiday to Conwy County?
No. From 23rd October 2020, Wales has introduced a national circuit breaker lockdown with the stay at home and essential travel only regulations in place across the country. Local lockdown restrictions will apply before this date. Please do not travel to Wales at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back in future, but for now let’s all #staysafe.
For more information, visit the Welsh Government website.
For the latest guidance on Covid-19, please visit the Public Health Wales, Welsh Government and UK Government websites.
How long will these restrictions stay in place?
The restrictions will be in place until 9th November 2020.
My area is currently subject to local restrictions – do these continue as well?
No – the circuit breaker lockdown will apply in the same way across Wales. The following rules will apply across all of Wales:
- People must stay at home except for very limited purposes.
- People must not visit other households or meet other people they do not live with.
- Certain businesses and venues, including bars, restaurants and most shops must close.
- Secondary schools will provide learning online only for the week after half-term, other than for children in years seven and eight. Primary schools and childcare settings will remain open.
- Face coverings continue to be mandatory in the indoor public spaces that remain open (subject to certain exemptions and exceptions), including on public transport and in taxis
My planned trip to Conwy County falls outside the current lockdown restriction period. Will I be able to travel?
As you will appreciate, it is not possible with any certainty to predict when the restrictions will be lifted. The decision to ease lockdown restrictions will be made by Welsh Government. You can check for the latest updates here.
I am no longer travelling on my planned trip to Conwy County. Can I get a refund on my accommodation and attraction tickets?
If you have made a booking with accommodation providers, attractions or activity providers, then please liaise with the businesses directly regarding your booking.
We’d like to thank everyone who has supported our businesses during this challenging time by postponing their booking instead of cancelling. However, if you would prefer a refund, then please contact the businesses directly to discuss.
Are there any changes to transport in Conwy County?
Transport For Wales is currently running a different timetable to usual to help Keep Wales Safe. You must wear a face covering on public transport and put it on before travelling unless you’re exempt. More information can be found on the Transport For Wales website.
Arriva in Wales is operating its normal bus timetable and encouraging passengers to use contactless payments to avoid the handling of cash. You can find full details of your service in the new Arriva UK Bus app which is free to download from the app store. Alternatively, you can use the brand new journey planner here.
Llew Jones buses is encouraging passengers to pay via contactless payments. However, if you would prefer to pay cash then only correct change will be accepted. To see their full timetable, please click here.
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