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Daisy Jackson & Catherine Murphy

You may still be able to get a summer holiday in 2020 as Pontins and Butlins confirm reopening dates

Pontins and Butlins have both provided updates on when its holiday parks will be reopening this year.

Both companies have said they expect to be open in July, though activities and entertainment will be strictly limited.

All sites closed back in March when the Government ordered all holiday parks to do so to prevent further spread of coronavirus.

Pontins has six holiday parks across the UK, including the adults-only Sand Bay and Pakefield, and north west sites at Southport and Prestatyn.

The latest update from the company says that all sites are scheduled to welcome guests again from July 6 - though it won't be business as usual, reports MEN.

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Pontins will only be offering self-catered breaks, with no entertainment provided at any of its parks.

In a statement Pontins said: "Pontins Holidays takes the health & safety of all its guests and staff very seriously and as such please be advised we will review and update this information as it is released by the government.

Pontins (Daily Post Wales)

"All our parks and holiday villages are situated a stone's throw from the beach; the weather is set to be fantastic; we look forward to welcoming you back."

Those looking to enjoy a break at Butlins will have longer to wait as sites will not be reopening until July 16.

Butlins' parks at Bognor Regis, Skegness and Minehead were originally pencilled to reopen on July 2, but this date has been pushed back this morning.

The company has said it is 'hopeful that we can open again in the not too distant future'.

Butlins now has a free Coronavirus 'book with confidence' guarantee, which will allow guests to transfer their bookings to a future date.

This applies for holidays affected by government guidance, sickness, and even for people who feel unsafe to go on their booked holidays.

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