Step 1 • 8th March 2021
- Schools open
- Meet 1 person from outside your household outdoors
- Care home residents allowed one regular visitor
Step 1 (Part 2) • 29th March 2021
- Meet up to 6 people or 2 households outdoors
- Some outdoor sports facilities open
- No more 'stay at home' rule
Step 2 • 12th April 2021
- Non-essential retail open
- Personal care premises such as hairdressers and nail salons open
- Public buildings open (libraries, community centres, etc.)
- Indoor leisure facilities open (inc. gyms)
- Most outdoor attractions open (zoos, theme parks, etc.)
- Self-contained accommodation open
- Hospitality venues an serve people outdoors with alcohol (no substantial meal needed) but only with table service
- Number of people able to attend weddings, receptions, and commemorative events rises to 15
Step 3 • 17th May 2021
- Meet up to 30 people outdoors
- Meet up to 6 people or 2 households indoors
- Most businesses open
- Indoor hospitality opens
- Other indoor locations open (cinemas, play areas, etc.)
- Rest of accommodation sector opens
- Some larger performances and events are allowed with limited capacity
- Number of people able to attend weddings, receptions, and commemorative events rises to 30
Step 4 • 21st June 2021
- No more legal limitations on social contact
- Remaining premises open inc. nightclubs
- Ease restrictions on large events and performances