Rotherham campsite reopening

Waleswood Caravan and Camping site, based at picturesque Rother Valley Country Park, is working towards re-opening on July 4.

The Government confirmed recently that caravan and campsites are amongst the attractions that will be allowed to reopen as lockdown restrictions are eased.

The move comes as the new multimillion-pound Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park, built right next door to the campsite and country park, announced that it will be opening on July 11.

For Waleswood to re-open safely, the capacity for both caravans and camping is being reduced to allow for a wider distance between visitors.

The use of communal facilities such as public toilets and showers will also be carefully managed with reduced opening times and a queue management system to limit the number of people using the facilities at any one time.

There will also be reduced opening times for the reception, coffee shop and shop with a limited menu takeaway service in place initially.

A spokesperson for Rotherham Council, which operates the site, said: “Many of our facilities will be open, but we will be following Government guidance in making any adaptations where required. You can be confident that during your stay, the Waleswood team will be delivering a safe operation, through social distancing and high standards of hygiene.”