Exploring Warwickshire whilst Social Distancing

We are all fully aware that each and every one of us should be doing everything we can to reduce social interaction and minimize the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) over the coming weeks and months. It is, however, important to look after our mental well-being during this challenging time too.

Many of us are now working from home and are also juggling homeschooling our children. Those of us who have been identified as key workers are working under increased pressure and demand as we tackle this pandemic. And we are all facing uncertain times ahead. So what can we do to help ourselves through this? There is lots of advice from the UK Governement including:

• staying in touch with family and friends by phone and online. Making time in your day to contact others helps you to feel connected and gives you an opportunity to talk about how you are feeling
• spending time doing things you enjoy – reading, cooking, watching films, listening to music or anything else you enjoy that you can do at home
• keeping active and eating healthily. Try not to fall into unhealthy habits – this will ultimately make you feel worse. Here are some ideas for exercises you can do at home.
• keeping windows open for fresh air, getting some natural sunlight and, if you have one, spending time in your garden

It is also safe to go for a walk or exercise outdoors as long as you stay more than 2 metres away from others. Luckily there are lots of places across Warwickshire that allow you to do this! At present all Warwickshire’s Country Parks remain open although Visitor Centres and cafes are closed. For further information take a look at their website here. A number of the attractions included with the Explorer Pass have also kept their outside spaces open for people to enjoy. These are: