The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021

Exceptions in relation to outdoor gatherings

6.—(1) These are the exceptions relating only to outdoor gatherings.

Exception 1: two households or linked households

(2) Exception 1 is that all the people in the gathering are members of no more than two households.

(3) For these purposes two households which are linked households in relation to each other are to be treated as a single household.

Exception 2: outdoor sports

(4) Exception 2 is that the person concerned is participating in an outdoor sports gathering.

(5) Sub-paragraph (4) does not permit spectators, including the parent of a child participating in the gathering, to attend the gathering.

Exception 3: outdoor activities

(6) Exception 3 is that—

(a) the gathering is for the purposes of a relevant outdoor activity, and

(b) the gathering organiser takes the required precautions in relation to the gathering.

Exception 4: parent and child groups

(7) Exception 4 is that—

(a) the gathering is of a parent and child group, which is organised by a business, a charitable, benevolent or philanthropic institution or a public body for the benefit of children under the age of five,

(b) the gathering does not take place in a private dwelling, and

(c) the gathering consists of no more than 15 persons.

(8) In determining whether the limit in sub-paragraph (7)(c) is complied with, no account is to be taken of any child who is below the age of five.