'Stay local' rule lifted in Wales

For the first time since December people are now able to travel freely within Wales

Coronavirus restrictions are being eased further in Wales
Author: LAUREN JONESPublished 27th Mar 2021

Wales has become the first part of the UK to lift coronavirus travel restrictions.

It's the first time since December that people are able to move freely within Wales.

As Covid restrictions ease further, six people from two households are now able to meet outside.

Self-contained holiday cottages and apartments are also able to reopen from today.

The easing of tourism and travel rules are not meant to be taken advantage of by people living elsewhere in the UK - with England, Scotland and Northern Ireland still under lockdowns.

With an interim 'all-Wales travel area' in place until April 12 means people will be unable to travel in or out of the country for at least another two weeks, unless for a reasonable excuse such as for work.

From Saturday, there is also a limited reopening of outdoor areas of some historic places and gardens, while libraries and archives will be able to reopen.

Wales has already reopened hairdressers and allowed most school pupils to resume face-to-face teaching, with all pupils and college students expected to return to classrooms after the Easter break.

Supermarkets have been allowed to resume selling non-essential items and garden centres have also reopened, with the rest of non-essential retail and close contact services expected to reopen from April 12.