Hotels and indoor attractions officially re-open their doors in Norfolk
The next stage of lockdown has eased today
Last updated 17th May 2021
The day has finally come for pubs, restaurants, hotels and indoor attractions to finally welcome visitors inside again.
The Dukes Head Hotel has managed to be open outdoors for those enjoying food and drinks, but now the time has come for the hotel rooms to be filled again.
Jake Smith is the hotel's general manager:
"The last year has been really difficult and now were able to move into a new chapter of The Dukes Head History, throw open those historic doors and get back to welcoming guest's into the hotel"
Up to 30 people can now meet outdoors – while inside, groups of up to six - or two households - can get together.
Pubs and restaurants can also now serve customers indoors, fans are able to return to sports stadiums and the ban on foreign holidays has been lifted.
The Prime Minister is however warning people to remain cautious due to the rise in cases of the Indian coronavirus variant.
17th May: Indoor mixing
From 17th May, two households or groups of up to six people can mix indoors. People will be allowed to stay overnight with people out with their household or bubble.
17th May: Indoor hospitality
Indoor hospitality including pubs and restaurants can reopen from 17th May.
17th May: Cinemas reopen
Cinemas will also reopen from 17th May, along with indoor soft play areas for children.
17th May: Foreign travel
Foreign travel is permitted from 17th May.
17th May: Hugs are allowed
Boris Johnson has confirmed that we can hug our loved ones from 17th May, but experts have urged that the public should remain vigilant and think carefully about who we hug.
17th May: Indoor exercise classes
From 17th May, indoor sport and exercise classes can resume.
17th May: Museums reopen
Indoor entertainment can open from Monday, including museums.
17th May: Larger events
Some larger events including concerts, theatre performances and sporting events will be allowed to resume from Monday, but restrictions on the numbers of attendees will remain in place.
17th May: No masks in secondary schools
Pupils in secondary schools and colleges will not need to wear masks in classrooms or communal spaces from Monday.
17th May: Universities return to in-person teaching
All University students can return to in-person teaching from Monday.
17th May: 30 guests can attend weddings
Up to 30 guests can now attend weddings, receptions and commemorative events like wakes.
17th May: Care home visitors increase
Care home residents can have 5 named visitors from Monday. Two visitors will be able to visit at once provided they have tested negative. Care home residents will also be able to leave care homes without having isolate on return.