Outdoor funfairs and fairgrounds can reopen in Step 2 – no earlier than 12 April. These events will be subject to local authority approval. Groups must be limited to up to 6 people or 2 households.

Outdoor circuses can reopen in Step 3 – no earlier than 17 May – with other outdoor performance events. Outdoor circus events will be subject to local authority approval.

Funfairs, fairgrounds and circuses will also need to be organised by a business, charity or similar organisation; comply with COVID-Secure guidance with reasonable steps to limit the risk of transmission and the completion of a risk assessment; and ensure that those attending do not mix beyond what is permitted by the social contact limits (unless another exemption exists, such as for work purposes, or supervised activities for children).