Pub landlord in Norfolk says it's 'great' to be open again
The beer garden at the White Horse was full on the first day back
Last updated 13th Apr 2021
It was a welcome return to pubs for many across Norfolk yesterday.
Many were out enjoying a pint in the sunshine in beer gardens yesterday on the first day pubs have been allowed to open in over four months.
Marvin Tillman is the landlord at the White Horse in King's Lynn.
He says it was a better return than he could have expected:
"I didn't think we'd get a lot of people but I'm so surprised that we have. It's so great to see all the regular faces back out in the place to be!
"I was skeptical, and I wasn't sure if we'd be able to re-open again so I wasn't too bothered, but now everyone is back it's great and I'm so happy we were able to do it.
"Its so great being able to see people I haven't seen for ages having a good time!"
Hairdressers and nail salons can reopen
From 12th April, personal care premises including hairdressers and beauty and nail salons will be permitted to reopen.
Outdoor hospitality resumes
From 12th April, pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues will be allowed to serve people outdoors. There will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks and no curfew, although you must order via table service.
Non-essential retail will resume
Non-essential retail can resume from 12th April.
Gyms reopen
Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms can reopen from 12th April (but only for use by people on their own or in household groups). Spas will also reopen, but saunas and steam rooms will remain closed until stage 3.
Self contained accommodation
Self-contained accommodation such as campsites and holiday lets where indoor facilities are not shared with other households can also reopen in Step 2 of lockdown easing, taking place on the 12th April.
Driving lessons will resume
From 12th April driving lessons will be allowed to resume, as will theory tests, motorcycle lessons, lorry lessons and tests, car and trailer tests and minibus lessons and tests. Driving tests will restart from 22nd April.
Public buildings will reopen
Public buildings including libraries and community centres will also be allowed to reopen from 12th April.
Outdoor attractions will reopen
Outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks and outdoor cinemas can reopen from 12th April.
Two care home visitors per resident
Each care home resident will be allowed two designated visitors from 12th April instead of one.
More guests at weddings and funerals
Up to 15 guests can attend weddings, outdoor receptions and commemorative events including wakes from 12th April. Meanwhile, up to 30 people can attend funerals.