Dartmoor visitor centres reopen
The centres at Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown have safety measures in place
Dartmoor National Park’s three visitor centres have reopened.
It happened yesterday (12 April), as part of the next stage in the Government's roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions.
Non-essential shops in England are now allowed to open to customers.
All three centres – Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown will continue to have measures in place to keep people and staff safe, in line with public health guidance.
The National Park says it is looking forward to welcoming people back into the visitor centres.
Dartmoor National Park Authority’s Visitor Services Manager Rebecca Martin said:
"The safety of our staff and visitors remains a priority but we are really excited to reopen our doors once more.
"We’re continuing to limit numbers inside our centres and have one-way systems to help people distance from each other more easily but the warm, friendly welcome is still the same.
"Staff will be ready to advise on all that Dartmoor has to offer, from accessible walks for all the family to off-the-beaten routes for hardy walkers.
"We’re excited to show people our range of gifts, guides and information that’ll help them get the best out of their visit and our friendly Information Advisors are on hand to offer tips on where to go and what to see – including the lesser visited areas.
"We look forward to seeing people back in our centres."
The exhibitions and gallery spaces remain closed until at least the 17 May.
The reopening comes after Dartmoor launched its 'leave no trace, give nature space' campaign: a call to action to encourage people to look after Dartmoor and its unique wildlife and habitats.
'Leave no trace, give nature space' asks people to think about the positive impact nature and the outdoors has had on their lives during lockdown, and to show compassion and care as they return to the landscape to enjoy its mental and physical health benefits.
The advice is simple: leave no trace of your visit. That way when people leave, nature comes back and reclaims the space left, making room for everyone to share this special landscape.