All of the things you can and can't do in Wales from Monday as more lockdown restrictions are lifted

The rules on lockdown restrictions are constantly changing and are different for different parts of the UK.

It can be confusing what we can and can't do. For example, we can take children to an indoor play centre from Monday, but you can't go in the ball pool.

Or you can go to a campsite in Wales, but if you go on holiday to Spain you will have quarantine for 14 days on your return.

Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford says: "It is thanks to the hard efforts of everyone in Wales that we have been able to control the spread of coronavirus and relax the restrictions. We can only continue to do this if everyone carries on this hard work.

"If we stop now, there is a real risk we will see new outbreaks of coronavirus and we may have to reverse some of these restrictions to control its spread again.

"We are facing the likelihood of a resurgence of the virus over the autumn and winter –this will not be over by Christmas. We all have an ongoing responsibility to keep Wales safe. This means maintaining social distancing, washing our hands often and thinking carefully about where we go, what we’re doing and why."

Here is the definitive list for what restrictions have been lifted and what is still in place from Monday, August 10.

Meeting friends and family

CAN

Meet up to 30 people to meet outdoors as long as physical distancing is maintained at all times.

Invite member of your extended household into your home.

CAN'T

Meet indoors. The Welsh Government is continuing to explore whether changes can be made to the rules to enable people to meet indoors with other people who aren’t part of their household or extended household from August 15.

Going out

West Cross Inn is taking part in the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme (WalesOnline/Gayle Marsh)

CAN

Eat indoors in pubs, restaurants and cafes from August 3.

CAN'T

Go to a nightclub.

Travel

Passengers, wearing full protective gear to protect against the spread of coronavirus at the Zaventem international airport in Brussels last week (AP)

 

CAN

Travel to many countries in Europe without quarantining when on return. The countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel in Europe are: Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Turkey.

CAN'T

Go to Spain, Belgium, Andorra or the Bahamas without quarantining for 14 days when you return.

Travel to the Republic of Ireland without quarantining for 14 days when you get there.

Enter the USA if they have been in the UK, Ireland, Schengen zone, Iran, Brazil or China within the previous 14 days.

Tourism

People relax and enjoy Llandudno beach after pandemic travel restrictions were eased (Getty Images)

CAN

Visit self-contained holiday accommodation, hotels and B&Bs with self-contained en suite facilities.

Books to stay at caravan parks  and campsites as long as restrictions are followed.

Visit indoor attractions that did open in July like the St Fagans National Museum of History is open with ti ckets being released on a weekly basis every Wednesday  for visits on the following Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

CAN'T

Visit the National Slate Museum until Sunday, August 23

Visit National Museum Cardiff until Thursday, August 27

Visit National Waterfront Museum until Friday, August 28

Visit Big Pit National Coal Museum until Tuesday, September 1

Visit National Roman Legion Museum until Wednesday, September 2

Visit National Wool Museum until Thursday, September 3

Childrens' play areas

Children's indoor play areas can re-open in Wales from August 10 but ball pits should remain closed (NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images)

 

CAN

Go to most outside play parks.

Take your children to an indoor childrens' indoor play area. Information has to be provided to customers and staff to help them understand what they need to do in order to stay safe on the premises.

CAN'T

Use the ball pit at an indoor play area.

Face masks

CAN

Go into a shop without wearing one. Wales is now the only area of the UK where is it not compulsory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and shops.

CAN'T

Travel on public transport without wearing one. This was made mandatory in Wales on July 27.

Sport

CAN

Go to gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres from Monday.

Play recreational sport and take part in outdoor team sports as they were allowed to resume from July 13.

CAN'T

Play full contact rugby but you can train as long the regulations from the governing body have been followed.

Weddings

A wedding that was allowed to take place in Northern Ireland with social distancing rules in place (PA)

CAN

Get married as licenced wedding venues were allowed to open again on August 3.

CAN'T

Have an an indoor reception. This will be considered as part of the changes for August 15.