With the government easing lockdown restrictions gradually, we’re excited to see many UK attractions are setting out their plans to welcome visitors back through their doors. After what feels like forever, we’ll have the chance to enjoy a day out again!
It won’t just be back to normal straight away - we can expect phased openings, reduced capacity, and lots of additional safety measures in place, as well as the need to book ahead in advance.
Here we have all the details for reopening dates for top attractions across the UK - we’ll be keeping this updated in the coming weeks too, but you can also check out our Facebook page for announcements. These dates are confirmed in line with the current government advice, but please bear in mind some dates may be delayed as part of the roadmap announcement.
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Theme park reopening dates | Zoo and safari park reopening dates | Farm park reopening dates | National Trust reopening dates | Other attraction reopening dates
Museums reopening dates
Can't wait to get back into a museum? We've rounded up a list of some of the top museums re-opening dates.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, West Midlands - Saturday 29th May 2021
Black Country Living Museum, West Midlands - Monday 17th May 2021
Natural History Museum, London - Monday 17th May 2021
The Roman Baths, Bath - Monday 17th May 2021
Museum of London - Wednesday 19th May 2021
London Transport Museum - Monday 17th May 2021
The Postal Museum, London - Thursday 20th May 2021
Winchester Science Museum - Saturday 22nd May 2021
We The Curious, Bristol - Saturday 22nd May 2021
National Space Centre, Leicester - Saturday 22nd May 2021
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh - 8th May 2021
The National Videogame Museum, South Yorkshire - Monday 17th May 2021
Crich Tramway Village, Derbyshire - Monday 17th May 2021
Aquarium reopening dates
See all of your favourite fish and other marine life at an aquarium near you!
SEA LIFE, various locations- Monday 17th May 2021
The Deep, East Yorkshire - Monday 17th May 2021
Lake District Coast Aquarium, Cumbria - Monday 17th May 2021
Bristol Aquarium, Bristol, - Monday 17th May 2021
Oceanarium, Dorset - Monday 17th May 2021
Cinemas reopening dates
We're looking forward to seeing films on the big screen again, so here's all of the reopening dates for cinemas.
ODEON Cinema, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Cineworld, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Vue Cinemas, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Showcase, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Soft play and indoor play areas reopening dates
Missed a visit to your favorite soft play area? We'll keep you posted on all of the big reopening dates for soft play and other indoor play areas.
Kidzania London - Saturday 22nd May 2021
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham and Manchester - Monday 17th May 2021
Play Factore, Greater Manchester - Monday 17th May 2021
The Bear Grylls Adventure, West Midlands - Thursday 20th May 2021
Rush Trampoline Park, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Air Unlimited, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Other Indoor attractions reopening dates
Treetop Adventure Golf, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Escape Reality, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Xscape Yorkshire, West Yorkshire - Monday 17th May 2021
Holywood Bowl, various locations - Monday 17th May 2021
Twinwoods Adventure, Bedfordshire - Monday 17th May 2021
Manchester United Stadium and Tour, Greater Manchester - Friday 21st May 2021
Puttclub, Hull and Watford - Monday 17th May 2021
Wroxham Barns, Norfolk - Monday 17th May 2021
VR Sim, Cambrdishire - Monday 17th May 2021
Indoor water parks reopening dates
Ready to make a splash? We're keeping our eyes out and we'll update this section as soon as more attractions confirm their opening date, but remember, this is all subject to change.
Water World Aqua Park, Staffordshire - Monday 17th May 2021
The Wave, Coventry - Saturday 21st May 2021
The Alton Towers Waterpark, Staffordshire - Monday 17th May 2021
Splashdown, Dorset - Saturday 21st May 2021
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool, - Monday 17th May 2021
Theme park reopening dates
Ready to ride a rollercoaster again? These are the confirmed opening dates for some of the biggest theme parks in the UK - just remember to book in advance.
Paultons Park, Hampshire - Monday 12th April, tickets available to book now
Drayton Manor Theme Park, Staffordshire - Monday 12th April, tickets available to book now
Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire - Gardens open from 29th March - 11th April for local residents, theme park open from Monday 12th April
Chessington World of Adventures, Greater London - Monday 12th April for park only, hotels and glamping to follow at a later date
Thorpe Park, Surrey - Monday 12th April
Crealy Theme Park and Resort, Devon - Monday 12th April
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire - Monday 12th April
Wicksteed Park, Northamptonshire - Gradual reopening from 17th April, fully opened for 22nd May
LEGOLAND Windsor - Monday 12th April
Flamingo Land - Monday 12th April
Lightwater Valley - Saturday 17th April
Zoo and safari park reopening dates
If you’ve been missing catching up with your favourite animal attractions, then you’ll be glad to hear that they’ll be open again soon. Here are the confirmed opening dates for some of the best zoos in the UK - again you’ll need to book in advance in most cases.
ZSL London Zoo - London, Monday 12th April
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - Whipsnade, Monday 12th April
Chester Zoo - Chester, Monday 12th April
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, South Yorkshire - Monday 12th April
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh - Open to Edinburgh residents only from 26th February
Colchester Zoo - Essex, Monday 12th April
Twycross Zoo, Warwickshire - Monday 12th April
Marwell Zoo, Hampshire - Monday 12th April
Bristol Zoo Gardens - Bristol, Monday 12th April
Paignton Zoo - Devon, Monday 12th April
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo - Pembrokeshire, Monday 26th April
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm - Bristol, Monday 12th April
Ponderosa Zoo - West Yorkshire, Monday 12th April
Cotswold Wildlife Park - Oxfordshire, Monday 12th April
West Midland Safari Park, Worcestershire - Monday 12th April
Knowsley Safari Park - Merseyside, Monday 12th April
Longleat - Wiltshire, Monday 12th April
Woburn Safari Park, Buckinghamshire - Monday 12th April
Paradise Wildlife Park, Hertfordshire - Monday 12th April
Farm park reopening dates
Spring is the perfect season to visit a farm park, thanks to the incredible lambing season, adorable baby animals and loads of outdoor fun. Here are the confirmed dates for some of the most popular children's farm parks in the UK - just remember you'll likely need to book in advance and capacity may be reduced.
Odds Farm Park, Buckinghamshire - Monday 12th April
Matlock Farm Park, Derbyshire - Monday 12th April
Bocketts Farm, Surrey - Hoping to reopen on 12th April, tickets not yet available
Walby Farm Park, Cumbria - Hoping to reopen on 12th April, tickets not yet available
Pink Pig Farm, Lincolnshire - Outdoor play from 12th April, indoor play from 17th May - ticket not yet available
Marsh Farm, Essex - Reopening on Monday 12th April, tickets available now to pre-book
Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol - Reopening from Monday 29th March, with some restrictions still in place
Cotswold Farm Park, Gloucestershire - Monday12th April
Fishers Farm Park - West Sussex, Monday 12th April
Piglets Adventure Farm - North Yorkshire, Monday 12th April
Mead Open Farm - Bedfordshire, Monday 12th April
Odds Farm Park, Buckinghamshire - Monday 12th April
Godstone Farm - Surrey, Monday 12th April
Bocketts Farm, Surrey - Monday 12th April
Willows Activity Farm - Hertfordshire, Monday 12th April
Lower Drayton Farm - Staffordshire, Monday 12th April
Walby Farm Park - Cumbria, Monday 12th April
National Trust reopening dates
In England and Northern Ireland, gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local exercise - just please remember to stay local and book your visits in advance. All National Trust in Wales places are currently closed in line with Welsh government restrictions.
From 12th April - Outdoor seating available and some shops begin to reopen
From 17th May - Indoor places begin to reopen, plus indoor seating at cafes
English Heritage reopening dates
29 March, Phase One: 59 sites with large outdoor space open for local visitors
12 April, Phase Two: Stonehenge and holiday cottages open, and our shops.
17 May, Phase Three: 23 additional sites and interiors will open
21 June, Phase Four: All sites fully open, plus summer events
Until 21 June, visits must still be booked in advance.
Other attraction reopening dates
Treasure Trails, nationwide - Open and available now
Go Ape, nationwide - 29th March
Mother Shipton's, Yorkshire - Open weekends in March (subject to weather conditions) then every day from 29th March
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire - Monday 12th April
Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire - Planned to reopen on 17th May
BeWILDerwood, Norfolk and Cheshire - Opening Monday 12th April
Diggerland, Durham, Devon, Kent, Yorkshire - Opening Monday 12th April
Check back soon as we confirm more attraction reopening dates for 2021, and don't forget to check before you travel.