Here’s where you can go on holiday this summer - in the UK and abroad

Several strict lockdown restrictions came to an end in England on Saturday (4 July), as pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels were finally allowed to reopen after more than three months of closure.

The changes saw rules on overnight stays in England permitted, while travelling abroad was given the green light for a number of foreign countries, meaning Brits can now escape for some summer sun.

But where are holidays allowed? Here’s what you need to know.

Where can I go on holiday in the UK?

From 4 July, two households of any size in England are now allowed to meet up indoors and stay overnight.

The new rules also mean that people are permitted to stay overnight in self-contained accommodation, within England, as the hospitality sector can now start to reopen.

As such, people can book overnight stays in hotels, bed and breakfasts, campsites and caravan parks, providing shared facilities are kept clean.

If you visit other parts of the UK, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you must adhere to the laws and guidance imposed by the devolved nations.

In Scotland, two households are not allowed to meet indoors until 10 July, or stay overnight.

However, self-contained self-catering holiday accommodation, including camping and caravan sites, have now started to take bookings, and all other holiday accommodation is expected to open from 15 July.

In Wales, residents can start booking holidays in self-contained accommodation from 13 July, while as of 6 July, people are now allowed to travel in and around Wales for the first time since lockdown was imposed in March.

In Northern Ireland, self-catering and non self-catering accommodation is already open. However, overnight stays with another household, outside of support bubbles, are not currently allowed.

Can I go on holiday abroad?