Level 3
COVID-19 Protection Level: 3
Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
- no in-home socialising
- 6/2 outdoors and in public places, e.g. hospitality settings i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- not permitted
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- not permitted
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Takeaways
- takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
- open – socialising and hospitality rules apply
- guidance encourages non-essential (leisure/tourism) use only by locals
- essential, eg work-related, use can continue
Travel
- no non-essential travel into or out of the level 3 area
- exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- international quarantine regulations apply
Transport
- active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- avoid non-essential use of public transport.
- face coverings compulsory
Shopping
- open
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- open (with protective measures)
Stadia and events
- not permitted / closed to spectators
Worship
- open – restricted numbers (50)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- weddings/civil partnerships – 20 person limit
- funerals – 20 person limit
- wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 20 person limit
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions, children only may enter other households
Schools
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Colleges
- restricted blended
Universities
- restricted blended
Driving lessons
- permitted
Sports and exercise
- indoor: individual exercise only (exemption for under 18s)
- outdoor – all except adult (18+) contact sports (professional permitted)
Leisure and entertainment
- closed
Visitor attractions
- all open or outdoor only open, depending on circumstances
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)
Unregulated children’s activities (incl. youth clubs, children’s groups)
- differentiated restrictions apply
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- permitted/online where possible.
Offices and call centres
- essential only/working from home
Other workplaces
- open – working from home default where possible
Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.
All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.
Level 3 shielding
- Contact with others: limit meeting people outside your own household, avoid indoor public spaces.
- Shopping: strictly follow the guidelines when shopping and limiting the number of times you go to a shop. Shop at quieter times.
- If you cannot work from home: speak to your employer to ensure all appropriate protections are in place. If they are not, discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician.
- School/ formal childcare: parents or guardians should discuss with their GP or clinician whether children should still attend.