Where To Go On Holiday In England From 4 July

As part of the phased easing of lockdown in the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the reopening of hotels, pubs, holiday homes and campsites in England from 4 July. While Leicester has gone back into lockdown following a spike in reported Covid-19 cases, Culture Trip rounds up the facts and looks at what this means for domestic travel.

The rules surrounding freedom of movement in England are changing constantly, yet 4 July is the date on which much of the hospitality and tourism industries reopen across England.

Following a spike in new Covid-19 cases, the city of Leicester has been placed under a new strict lockdown, which means all non-essential journeys are restricted.

Meanwhile, some European countries, including Portugal and Spain, are now welcoming travellers from the UK in an effort to kick-start tourism. At the discretion of each of these countries, quarantine measures can be enforced on departure or arrival.
For Brits in cities such as London, Manchester and Birmingham – who face a strict 14-day quarantine when returning from international flights until 10 July and hefty fines for breaches – domestic travel offers a hassle-free alternative.

From 4 July, the holiday industry in England slowly reopens, with campsites and caravan parks up and down the country welcoming lovers of the great outdoors; however this easing of lockdown does not apply in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. In Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that a five-mile advisory limit is set to lift on 3 July and announced plans to get the tourism industry up and running by mid-July.

Campsites in England begin to reopen from 4 July

What about hotel stays and other accommodation in England?

The government has announced that accommodation across the board, excluding hostels, can reopen from 4 July. This includes all hotels, bed and breakfasts, holiday homes, campsites and caravan parks. Guidance will be in place to ensure campsites are Covid-19 secure in communal areas.

Bed and breakfast properties can welcome back visitors

Meanwhile, hostels are set to reopen when safety arrangements around shared sleeping spaces have been put in place.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.