

Rediscover the Geopark |
Please note the English Riviera is now in Tier 3 and the Geopark partner sites are adhering to the relevant restrictions. All of the Geopark partners are keen to see you again but please note that not all sites will re-open at the same time and for many you will now need to pre-book so please remember to plan ahead, contact individual partners direct before you visit and follow Government guidance during your time with us. To help your visit, the Geopark has created a number of Visual Guides that will provide you with all the information you need in advance of visiting. The guides are available below next to the partner site name. For the latest advice and opening in line with Govt Guidance please visit the English Riviera destination website here and the individual partner sites. Special arrangements for those over 70 or who were shielding during the first lockdown The prehistoric caves at Kents Cavern are offering exclusive guided tours specifically for vulnerable people when the national lockdown ends this week. Tours for vulnerable people will run midweek at 14:30 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from December until February. Pre-booking is essential and must be done by email caves@kents-cavern.co.uk or by telephone 01803 215136 at least 48 hours in advance. Bookings will be on a first come first served basis. A tour must have a minimum of two people and the maximum is six. Everyone in the group must be from the same household or bubble. Your tour guide will be the only person in the cave not from your bubble, and they will be socially distanced from you and wearing PPE throughout the visit. All vulnerable groups will have a Covid-secure table reserved in the restaurant, with screens shielding them from any other groups of people. A coffee shop menu will be available with table service. Face-coverings must be worn in the visitor centre, restaurant and in the cave. Face-shields are acceptable alternatives for those who cannot wear facemasks. Cockington Court - Please note the Court and galleries are currently closed until further notice and the following will apply on re-opening. Torre Abbey- Please note the Abbey is currently closed until further notice Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust - Click here for the Berry Head Visual Guide which includes the Guarhouse Cafe Torquay Museum - Please note the museum is currently closed until further notice. The following will apply when re-open. In order to make vulnerable people and groups feel even safer returning to the Museum, 9am - 10am every Wednesday has been set aside as a quiet time specifically for people who fall into this category. As places are strictly limited, they require advance booking to secure your place. Please call the Museum on 01803 293975 between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday to reserve a place. To find out more click here Brixham Heritage Museum - Click here for the Brixham Heritage Museum Visual Guide (Please note the Museum is closed for Winter as normal) Geopark Associate Partners: Palace Theatre - Click here for the Palace Theatre Visual Guide Unique Devon Tours - Unique Devon Tours offer tours are now operating for a max of 4 people only at a time, so you and your shielding bubble group are exclusive guests. Vehicles are deep cleaned before, during and after each tour and the company has been awarded the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry standard. Face masks are worn within the cars and hand sanitiser/antibacterial wipes are provided. For more information click here
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