Should I holiday?

Do what feels right for you. Some of us are more risk averse than others. We are supposed to go away (self-catering) this Friday to rural Sussex but are about to cancel. We feel we will be too tense to enjoy it. We don't know the area and would probably just be driving round rather aimlessly. Lots of silly worries (will any loos be open etc). And the weather next week doesn't look very good!

It will do you a world of good to go.

I would go if only for the change of scenery. You don’t have to go out on visits unless really want to. We spent a week in a cottage near beach in Cornwall, mainly pottered around there. Had shopping delivered, took own bedding and did an extra clean when we arrived. Had great time.

I don’t think people that don’t live here know just how big N Yorkshire is! There’s so much open space you can walk all day without seeing anyone! I might avoid enclosed indoor places like museums and the railway but there are plenty of other places. You don’t need to eat out, take your own food and picnic! Plenty of places on the coast to avoid the crowds too. We had a long weekend away a couple of weeks ago and I was very dubious about going, but honestly I felt so much better afterwards!

Me and my 82 yr old partner were due to stay in a Shropshire barn this weekend so we could see his family at last.... new baby, toddler, working grandchildren and parents and student granddaughter... NOT going to happen. Too risky.
The only safe place is home. Life is dull but we are alive.

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I think most of us are taking this pandemic seriously. But if we carry on as we are there won't be any holiday cottage business to rent. This virus is going to be around for some? time. We have to learn to live with it.

I would go. The James Herriot museum is quaint and worth a visit. Well organised, booking required. Would say Thirsk car parks still use money not credit cards in case you haven't been using cash lately. Enjoy your trip.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is operating safely, this from Tripadvisor from a doctor

"I am a frequent visitor on NYMR since 1974. It was great to see they were able to operate a service in these Covid times. They handled all the process to keep passengers and their staff safe. " Tripadvisor

Likewise the Herriot Museum would be delighted to see you:

"The World of James Herriot takes Covid-19 very seriously and we have taken measures to control our visitor numbers.

We have installed a one-way system with 2m distancing (not 1m) and we have installed regular hand sanitizers throughout the attraction. Rest assured we have taken every precaution to safeguard you and our staff during your visit, and suggest for your own added safety and for the safety others you bring your own mask. You will be assured of a warm and safe welcome from all our caring staff."

Please go, and have a wonderful time, it will do you so much good!

Another Yorkshire gran here. This probably applies to any touristy place in the UK but could you please remember, not everyone is on holiday and they (me) can get fed up with tourists ambling around with a total lack of awareness. As a friend who drove through Hawes last week said, 'it was like Sodom and Gomorrah'. Bet that was interesting!

I think that I would go. In fact in my DH was not so poorly, I would have a short break too. Taking all the necessary precautions of course.

Just go and enjoy yourself, take precautions and you will be fine, it’s fairly remote and probably places you want to visit will be prepared. A break away does us all the world of good.

I suppose it all depends if you have underlying health problems and your age, but if you are generally fit and healthy and not grossly over weight I would definitely go.

Life is a risk, but we all have to take careful precautions and live. Time is passing us by, we just have to make the best of it.

I would think Thirsk and surrounding area relatively safe. There are quite a few cases in Harrogate, so far I have not been affected. I would be worried about where you stop en route? Yes, the choice is yours.

If you decide to go to North Yorkshire please check up about the railway,Silver Lady79.
I believe the timetable has been curtailed and I don't think trains are stopping at Goathland for example.

I suppose you have to ask yourself how you would view the person who visited a high risk area fir a few days away and then brought the virus back to nice safe Wiltshire.

Oh, hang on. That could be you.

I would go and enjoy the change of scenery. As long as you’re sensible and stay away from crowds you’ll be fine. I can’t wait to get away for a week in October. Being at home constantly is just depressing!

We rented a seafront holiday cottage in Minehead first week in August. Had booked it end of last year. We deliberated about it long and hard but decided to go; we are close enough we could come home if we needed/ wanted to. Was very quiet there. Everyone very sensible. We were self catering, weather was good and our one year old cav had the time of his life. No fancy shopping or smart restaurants, more like fish and chips in front of the telly, but thats fine. Stuck to the guidelines/rules and all was well.

I can understand why those with serious health issues need to be especially cautious, but the rest of us, in other words, the vast majority of the population, need to get out and support businesses which otherwise will collapse.

We have had a couple of breaks away this year. We’ve eaten out with the family in August and have done supermarket shopping throughout.

Everywhere has been well organised and we have felt safe whilst enjoying ourselves.

Like everyone I am hopeful that the vaccine trials will continue to be successful, but in the meantime, life is slipping us by !

We spent 3 days at our daughter’s mobile home in Conwy, North Wales last week. We didn’t eat out, but did have fish and chips sitting by the harbour in what was a fairly busy Conwy. Everyone was keeping a safe distance there were plenty of benches all with only 2 people on each one. We also visited Bodnant Gardens which is NT garden and again numbers were controlled in a one way system. When we came across people on paths we passed back to back if necessary. All very civilised and safe so I’d recommend going as the change of scenery will be good.

JenniferEccles. I agree.
Follow government guidance, take sensible precautions and consider your own health issues before deciding whether to go away or not.
Make sure you do all you can to avoid catching the virus and spreading it about.
Above all, keep a sense of proportion.

We have just come back from a week in the Yorkshire Dales. We found everywhere we went i.e. coffee shops restaurants etc were sticking strictly to the rules. We stayed in a cottage and didn’t go into crowded places and there were no problems. We hesitated about going but decided we were at very low risk if we were careful and that we couldn’t stay in isolation forever. We are in our 70s and feel life is for living while we can!

Going away in the U.K. just takes a little bit of forward planning. We went away a couple of weeks ago and had to prebook everywhere. It lacks spontaneity but each place we visited was lovely, much quieter than usual.

Every venue we visited had done a terrific job of social distancing.
Have a great time.
Bluebelle, I can’t remember HK flu either. Maybe HK didn’t get it.?

I wouldn't hesitate to go if i were you. North Yorkshure is too big to be near the hotspots - the cities like Leeds and Bradford and Newcastle.
We stayed at Flamingoland - near Picjering - with the grandkids a few weeks ago. Everywhere was really vigilante and ready to welcome people. Plenty of hand santiser about.
We have avoided Whitby but went to Sandsend every week since we were allowed. The cafes are ready to serve you. Go and enjoy yourselves.

To be fair to the hospitality industry they are trying so hard. The spread is happening, mostly in people's homes, with many households mixing, by the reckless few and the majority are suffering.