The UK Government has announced that from certain dates, some businesses will be able to reopen to visitors. For your convenience, these have been detailed below. Please note that these dates are subject to specific Government COVID-19 Data Tests being met and are not set in stone. The rules are fully explained on the gov.uk website.
Whilst businesses are permitted to open from these dates, it is down to the individual business to decide when they will re-open. If you have a specific visit in mind, it is worth double checking with your accommodation provider, eatery or attraction directly.
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to our beautiful coast and countryside soon.
No earlier than 29th March 2021
Outdoor sports facilities are able to reopen. This can include:
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Gyms
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swimming pools
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sports courts (such as tennis and basketball courts)
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golf courses, including mini golf
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water sports venues
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climbing walls
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driving and shooting ranges
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riding arenas at riding centres
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archery venues
People can use these venues in a group of six people, or with members of up to two households.
No earlier than 12th April 2021
Non-essential retail able to reopen. This can include:
Indoor sports and leisure facilities can reopen. This can include:
Self-catering
Self-contained holiday accommodation in which all facilities (including for sleeping, catering, bathing, and indoor lobbies and corridors for entry and exit) are restricted to exclusive use of a single household/support bubble will reopen.
Hospitality
Outdoor areas at hospitality venues (cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, social clubs, including in member’s clubs) can reopen, including for takeaway alcohol. These venues may allow customers to use toilets located inside. At any premises serving alcohol, customers will be required to order, be served and eat/drink while seated.
Outdoor Attractions
Outdoor attractions will reopen at:
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adventure parks and activities
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animal attractions (such as at zoos, safari parks and aquariums)
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drive in events, such as for cinemas, theatres, and other performances.
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film studios
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funfairs and fairgrounds
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model villages
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museums and galleries
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skating rinks
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theme parks
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trampolining parks
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water and aqua parks
Gift Shops at Attractions
Permitted businesses operating in otherwise closed attractions (such as a gift shop or a takeaway kiosk at a museum) may only open where they are a self-contained unit and can be accessed directly from the street.
Outdoor events
Outdoor gatherings or events, organised by a business, charity, public body or similar organisation, can be organised, subject to specific conditions:
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that they comply with COVID-Secure guidance including taking reasonable steps to limit the risk of transmission, complete a related risk assessment
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that they ensure that those attending do not mix beyond what is permitted by the social contact limits (unless another exemption exists, such as for work purposes, or supervised activities for children).
This could enable spectators at a grassroots sports match or a village fete, provided people do not mix beyond groups of 6 people or two households.
No earlier than 17th May 2021
Hospitality
Indoor areas of hospitality venues will reopen. As outdoors, table service will be required. Venues will be prohibited from providing shared smoking equipment such as shisha pipes.
Accommodation
Remaining holiday accommodation can reopen including hotels, B&Bs and Hostels
Indoor entertainment and visitor attractions
Businesses that can reopen will include:
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Cinemas/theatres/concert halls
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museums and galleries
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adventure playgrounds and activities
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amusement arcades and adult gaming centres
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bingo halls/casinos
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bowling alleys/skating rinks
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games, recreation and entertainment venues such as escape rooms and laser quest
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play areas (including soft play centres and inflatable parks)
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trampolining parks/water and aqua parks
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indoor visitor areas at outdoor attractions that opened on 12th April 2021
Outdoor Events
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Remaining outdoor entertainment events, such as cinemas, theatres, and other performance events will also be permitted.
No earlier than 21st June 2021
Remaining businesses can open including
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