Coastal Code

Find out what you can do when as restrictions ease in England

Following the Government announcement on 22 February, there are brighter days ahead! Check the dates set out below to see when you'll be able to visit us and what you might be able to do whilst you're here. Each stage will have to pass a series of tests before moving on to the next stage so let's all do what we can now to welcome each new stage.  

Step 1: 8 March
Schools, colleges and practical higher education courses open for all students. Recreation or exercise outdoors with your household or 1 other person.
No household mixing indoors.
Wraparound childcare available.
Funerals can be attended by 30 people, wakes and weddings attended by 6 people.
Stay at home.

From 29 March
Rule of 6 or 2 households can meet outside. No household mixing indoors.
Outdoor sport and leisure facilities can open. Organised outdoor sport can take place.
Outdoor parent and child groups can meet (up to 15 parents).
Minimise travel, no holidays.

Step 2: No earlier than 12 April
Rule of 6 or 2 households can meet outdoors. No household mixing indoors.

Outdoor attractions such as zoos, theme parks and drive in cinemas can open.

Outdoor hospitality, non essential shops, hair and beauty salons can open.

Self contained accommodation can open for household groups only.

Indoor leisure such as gyms to be used individually or within household groups.

Minimise travel, no international holidays.

Social distancing rules still apply.

Step 3: No earlier than 17 May
All accommodation open including hotels and bed and breakfasts.

Indoor entertainment such as museums, cinemas and children's play areas open.

Indoor hospitality open.

Remaining outdoor attractions open such as outdoor theatres and cinemas.

Step 4: No earlier than 21 June
Nightclubs and theatres to open.

Larger events can take place.

Legal limits on social contact will be removed.

Limits removed for Weddings.

Whilst visiting Great Yarmouth, remember to abide to the Coastal Code, making sure evryone can enjoy our beautiful borough.

Enjoy your visit to Great Yarmouth and stay safe

Prepare any relevant maps, guidebooks and other information to take with you.
Take account of weather conditions and tide times.
Check for up-to-date advice and restrictions, e.g. limits on access in the breeding season.
Let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.

Protect the area and its wildlife

Protect the landscape by ensuring you are following the Countryside Code, which sets out how visitors to rural areas can behave safely and responsibly. Take a look at the following video with an updated Countryside Code, produced by Natural England.

Take care not to disturb wildlife.
Keep away from cordoned areas.
Ensure you don't harm, destroy or remove any wildlife,plants or rocks.
Only light fires and/or BBQs in designated places.

Respect people and place

Read local updates or information and act on any advice given.
Use public transport, walk or cycle.
If using the car, please drive and park responsibly.
Keep to paths/routes and leave gates as you find them.
Use public waste bins or take litter home.
Shop locally and use local services.

Public Health England advice

Government advice on access to green spaces