Step 2, has seen the opening of non-essential retail; personal care premises such as hairdressers and nail salons; and public buildings, including libraries and community centres.
Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms are also open (but only for use by people on their own or in household groups); as will most outdoor attractions and settings including outdoor hospitality venues, zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas. Self-contained accommodation such as campsites and holiday lets, where indoor facilities are not shared with other households, are also open.
Hospitality venues are allowed to serve people outdoors at Step 2 and there is no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks and no curfew, although customers must order, eat and drink while seated (‘table service’). While funerals can continue with up to 30 mourners, the number of people able to attend weddings, receptions and commemorative events such as wakes has risen to 15.