Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bristol – latest information and advice

The health and safety of visitors, delegates and residents within Bristol is of paramount importance to us all and we want to share ongoing advice related to COVID-19 (coronavirus) here.

Last updated: 7 April 2020

Key information: 

• Find the latest information on the official UK government website.   
• All visitor attractions, venues, pubs, bars, restaurants, places of worship, parks and non essential shops are now temporarily closed. Public events are cancelled until end of July.
• Some outlets may be offering a take away or delivery services.
• Some accommodation businesses are offering rooms for those needing to self-isolate away from home and for key workers.
• The current guidance is to stay at home and away from others. More information can be found here.
• Guidance on prevention measures, which includes ensuring the washing of hands regularly, and covering your mouth/nose with tissues when coughing or sneezing, can be found at NHS.uk
• For travellers already in the UK and who need medical advice, use the 111 online coronavirus service to get further information.  

How will coronavirus impact my travel to Bristol? 

In response to the current coronavirus outbreak, the UK government has advised against all 'unnecessary travel' and has asked public to stop 'non-essential contact' for around 12 weeks from 16 March.

This means that all Bristol attractions, restaurants and businesses are temporarily closed and events and conferences are being postponed.

There are changes to the public transport network to and within Bristol. Please check this page on the Travelwest website for further information.

Stay up to date with the latest advice on the official government website.

Closures and cancellations include:

Please note that all visitor attractions, venues, bars, restaurants, places of worship and non essential businesses are now closed until further notice under the directive from UK Government.

Bristol City Council announced on 25 March that all public events were cancelled until the end of July 2020, this includes annual events such as Pride, Bristol Harbour Festival and Upfest.

We will continue to keep this page updated as the situation changes.

Further resources:

Visit Bristol, Meet Bristol and our member businesses are continually revising policies in line with the latest Public Health England (PHE) advice, which includes increased cleanliness and hygiene procedures as well as travel advice.

Guidance on prevention measures, which includes ensuring the washing of hands regularly, and covering your mouth/nose with tissues when coughing or sneezing, can be found at NHS.uk and more information can be found via the UK Government website.

Advice for tourism businesses is regularly updated by Visit Britain

Conference organisers and delegates, please check directly with any venues for up to date information.

Visit the official UK government website for the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak and advice for travellers, or take a look at the frequently asked questions on coronavirus on the National Heath Service (NHS) website.