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UK’s butterfly population expected to soar

Britons are being encouraged to spend 15 minutes outside spotting butterflies for the Big Butterfly Count – here’s how to take part.

swimming pools

When do swimming pools reopen across the UK?

The government has announced a series of measures to ease restrictions on leisure activities – with outdoor pools and gyms opening first.

When do London’s art galleries reopen?

When do London’s art galleries reopen?

From the Barbican to the Whitechapel Gallery, these are the new safety measures and opening dates of London’s best-loved art galleries.

Jersey reopens borders and welcomes tourists

Holidaymakers will be tested on arrival but can explore the Channel Island’s secluded beaches, cliffside walks and historic castles.

The Londoner hotel delays opening in Leicester Square until 2021

The Londoner delays opening until 2021

The 350-bedroom ‘super boutique hotel‘, which is spread across 16 storeys, was due to open in June 2020 in Leicester Square.

Social distancing isn’t always possible on trains

Crowd Alerts on train app allows social distancing

Trainline has launched a nationwide beta-test of Crowd Alerts on its existing app to allow travellers the chance to share data and avoid busy services.

Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen will cruise the British Isles in September 2020

Hurtigruten to run British Isles cruises

MS Roald Amundsen is set to become the first expedition cruise ship to depart from a UK port since the country entered lockdown.

The Majestic Line will sail to the Orkney Islands

The Majestic Line adds Orkney sailings

The Orkney Islands are made up of 70 islands and more than 600 miles of coastline, making them perfect for travel by ship.

Isle of Wight ferries open to tourists

Wightlink, which connects England to the Isle of Wight, will welcome guests on board its ferries again once the hospitality sector reopens on July 4.

Brits turn to travel agents for UK holidays

There has been a “considerable rise” in UK holiday bookings during week ending 26 June, particularly for breaks during July, August and September.

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