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Find out how to plan ahead, stay safe and make the most of your 2021 holiday to the English Riviera.
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.
Gyms
swimming pools
sports courts (such as tennis and basketball courts)
golf courses, including mini golf
water sports venues
climbing walls
driving and shooting ranges
riding arenas at riding centres
archery venues
People can use these venues in a group of six people, or with members of up to two households.
retail travel agents
betting shops (subject to additional COVID-Secure measures, such as limiting the use of gaming machines).
gyms and leisure centres
sports courts
swimming pools
dance studios and fitness centres
driving and shooting ranges
riding arenas
archery venues
climbing wall centres
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.
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 will reopen at:
adventure parks and activities
animal attractions (such as at zoos, safari parks and aquariums)
drive in events, such as for cinemas, theatres, and other performances.
film studios
funfairs and fairgrounds
model villages
museums and galleries
skating rinks
theme parks
trampolining parks
water and aqua parks
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 gatherings or events, organised by a business, charity, public body or similar organisation, can be organised, subject to specific conditions:
that they comply with COVID-Secure guidance including taking reasonable steps to limit the risk of transmission, complete a related risk assessment
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.
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.
Remaining holiday accommodation can reopen including hotels, B&Bs and Hostels
Businesses that can reopen will include:
Cinemas/theatres/concert halls
museums and galleries
adventure playgrounds and activities
amusement arcades and adult gaming centres
bingo halls/casinos
bowling alleys/skating rinks
games, recreation and entertainment venues such as escape rooms and laser quest
play areas (including soft play centres and inflatable parks)
trampolining parks/water and aqua parks
indoor visitor areas at outdoor attractions that opened on 12th April 2021
Remaining outdoor entertainment events, such as cinemas, theatres, and other performance events will also be permitted.
nightclubs and adult entertainment venues
lifting the restrictions on large events
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