Coastal Code & Covid-19 latest

Restrictions have been lifted in England but we can all still do our best to protect ourselves and others.

See steps to take when staying or visiting Great Yarmouth including what to do if you show symtpoms or test positive for Covid-19 whilst here. Whilst visiting Great Yarmouth, please remember to follow our Coastal Code to help ensure our borough is as beautiful when you leave as it was when you arrived.

It's important to remember that Coronavirus is still with us so please bring along a face mask and reguarly wash and sanitize your hands. Here's a few more things to think about before or during your stay in Great Yarmouth:

Symptom-free testing

In line with government guidance, we’d urge all visitors to continue with twice-weekly symptom-free testing whilst staying in Great Yarmouth. So that you can carry on your routine uninterrupted, bring your tests with you. If you forget, just collect some whilst you’re here. Check the NHS website for details of local collection points (tests can be collected from all Norfolk libraries and most pharmacies).

If you test positive for Covid-19

If you feel well enough to travel and don’t need to use public transport, you should return home as quickly and directly as you can. If you feel so unwell that you can’t travel or can’t avoid public transport, you should continue to isolate and call 111 for further advice. It is important not to use public transport.

You must also tell your accommodation provider that you have tested positive. They can support you to isolate if you are staying and will need to conduct specific cleaning after you leave to ensure that the accommodation is safe for the next guests. If you are unwell and can’t return home, you will be expected to pay all costs for your stay to your accommodation provider.

If you cannot safely return home and need to self-isolate in Great Yarmouth, this means not leaving your accommodation or having visitors there. This news can be shocking and upsetting, but there is support available to you.

If you or someone you know needs any of the above help, contact us on 0344 800 8020.

If you test negative for Covid-19

Stay and enjoy your visit as planned but if you need medical help please call your own regular GP or 111.

If you have Covid symtoms, you must self-isolate

If you develop COVID-19 symptoms during your visit, don’t ignore or try to hide your symptoms. It’s important you act quickly to help yourself and protect those around you. It is your responsibility to stay safe and keep others safe.

Do not ignore your symptoms. Self-isolating and getting tested quickly is the best way that you can stay safe and protect others. You must tell your accommodation provider. If you need medical advice while you wait for your test results, please contact your regular (home) GP or call 111. If you are staying or travelling with others, they must also self-isolate and take the right action based on your test result.

If you feel unwell and experience any COVID-19 symptoms you must:

Stay indoors and self-isolate (details on how to do this are later in the guide)
Arrange a test using your holiday address by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
If you are ill and need medical advice, call 111 or your own GP.  In a medical emergency, call 999.

Self-isolating while you are here

Think about how you will get home if you want to return to isolate. You won’t be able to use public transport, and if you are in private transport, you’ll need to make your journey home without stopping in public areas/leaving your vehicle.
If you choose to isolate in Norfolk, you will need to make sure that your accommodation is suitable, meaning no shared facilities. You will also need to make sure that you can stay in the accommodation until the end of your isolation period.
If you need to find suitable accommodation, or extend your existing one, you will need to pay the additional costs
If your accommodation is not self catering, think about how you would get food. Hotels may be able to provide meals in your room (which will be an extra cost if you are not all-inclusive). Alternatively, you could get take-away meals delivered.
If your accommodation is not self contained, so you are isolating in your room, you will not be able to leave for any reason. If you smoke, you should plan how you will manage this; some options would be Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or an e-cigarette (check with your accommodation, as some will not allow e-cigarette use indoors).
Some accommodation is not suitable for self-isolation, for example if it has shared washing facilities – you will need to consider this in your planning.

Are you covered?

We hope your stay goes without a hitch, but to take the stress out of additional costs you may wish to consider taking holiday insurance cover for your stay (making sure it covers COVID-related costs).

Coastal Code

Whilst visiting Great Yarmouth, remember to abide to the Coastal Code, making sure everyone can enjoy our beautiful borough.

Enjoy your visit to Great Yarmouth and stay safe

Prepare any relevant maps, guidebooks and other information to take with you.
Take account of weather conditions and tide times.
Check for up-to-date advice and restrictions, e.g. limits on access in the breeding season.
Let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.

Protect the area and its wildlife

Protect the landscape by ensuring you are following the Countryside Code, which sets out how visitors to rural areas can behave safely and responsibly. Take a look at the following video with an updated Countryside Code, produced by Natural England.

Take care not to disturb wildlife.
Keep away from cordoned areas.
Ensure you don't harm, destroy or remove any wildlife,plants or rocks.
Only light fires and/or BBQs in designated places.

Respect people and place

Read local updates or information and act on any advice given.
Use public transport, walk or cycle.
If using the car, please drive and park responsibly.
Keep to paths/routes and leave gates as you find them.
Use public waste bins or take litter home.
Shop locally and use local services.