The Hoppings is returning to Newcastle

The Funfair is set to return to the Town Moor this August

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 24th Feb 2021
Last updated 24th Feb 2021

The team behind the Hoppings funfair say they will be returning to Newcastle's Town Moor this summer, as long as Covid-19 restrictions have been relaxed.

Crow Events say the Hoppings will be back for 12 days from the 19th to the 30th of August 2021.

This week Boris Johnson said he was hopeful all social distancing restrictions could be relaxed by the 21st of June at the earliest, providing several checks are accounted for, including hospital rates and the number of people vaccinated for Covid-19.

The Prime Minister's roadmap for easing lockdown:

8 March: ALL pupils in England back to school

From 8 March 2021, all pupils in all year groups were allowed to go back into the classroom. Outdoor after-school sports clubs and activities were also allowed to resume.

8 March: Socialising outdoors with one other person

Two people from different households are now allowed to meet up outdoors in parks and public spaces. This means that people can sit down for a picnic or a drink, whereas previously, you could only meet someone outside your household for exercise.

29 March: Stay at Home rule liften

From 29 March, once the school Easter holidays have started, the Government will lift the stay at home rule but will continue to encourage people to stay local.

29 March: Larger group gatherings outdoors

From March 29 the "rule of six" will be re introduced alongside the the two household rule.
The "rule of six" means that up to six people from different households can meet outside.
More people will be able gather together if they are only from two households, giving greater flexibility for families and friends.

29 March: Outdoor sports facilities allowed to open

Outdoor sports facilities including tennis and basketball courts will be permitted to reopen from 29 March.

29 March: Organised adult and children's sport

Meanwhile organised adult and children's sport, such as grassroot football clubs, can also resume from March 29

29 March: Weddings with 6 people

From 29 March, weddings with 6 people will be permitted to take place. The number of guests allowed to attend weddings will increase as we move through the roadmap.

12 April: shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries, outdoor attractions and outdoor hospitality venues

From 12 April at the earliest, shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries, outdoor attractions, including zoos, and outdoor hospitality venues will be permitted to reopen.

12 April: Beer gardens reopen

From 12 April, outdoor beer gardens will also be allowed to reopen.

12 April: Gyms reopen

Gyms are expected to reopen from 12 April.

17 May: Indoor mixing

From May 17 at earliest, two households or groups of up to six people can mix indoors and limited crowds will be allowed to return to sporting events. Children's play areas will be opened alongside hotels, and limited groups will be allowed in theatres.

17 May: Possible foreign travel

Foreign travel may be permitted from 17 May.

17 May: Indoor hospitality

Indoor hospitality including pubs and restaurants could reopen from 17 May.

21 June: Nightclubs could reopen

From 21 June all remaining restrictions on social distancing could be lifted, and larger events may be allowed to resume, including theatres. Nightclubs may also be allowed to reopen.

21 June: Bigger weddings

Bigger wedding celebrations may be permitted from 21 June.

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