MOORS Valley Country Park has been closed to the public indefinitely.

The decision was announced on Twitter this morning and a spokesman said: "In line with government guidance to help support the management of the coronavirus the decision has been made to indefinitely close the car park at Moors Valley alongside all remaining facilities."

The announcement came after a huge public backlash against large gatherings of people in public open spaces over the weekend.

Beaches, parks and woodland areas were packed as people ignored government advice to stay at home.