Can I travel to Wales from England now?

12 April 2021, 11:44 | Updated: 12 April 2021, 12:26

Travel from England to Wales has opened again as of 12th April lockdown restrictions
Travel from England to Wales has opened again as of 12th April lockdown restrictions. Picture: Getty

By Zoe Adams

Travel restrictions have lifted within England under the latest lockdown rules - so when can we travel to Wales? Are we allowed to stay overnight? Here’s the latest.

Covid rules in England and Wales, especially around travel, have eased as the latest roadmap out of lockdown restrictions have been lifted on 12th April.

With self catering accommodation open, and the ‘stay at home rule’ removed, many are keen to get their first UK holiday following the coronavirus lockdown with Wales being the most popular spot - so can you travel to Wales from England now?

With abroad travel still banned, and not likely to be open until the earliest of 17th May, travel within the UK will be more popular than ever in 2021.

Related article: What lockdown restrictions are eased next? 17th May rules revealed

Related article: What is the government's travel traffic light system?

So can we travel to Wales? Are you allowed to book hotels? Here’s the latest travel information for the region:

Travel into Wales for self-catering holidays is now permitted
Travel into Wales for self-catering holidays is now permitted. Picture: PA

Can I travel to Wales from England now?

As of 12th April, the latest in the lockdown restrictions lifting, you are allowed to travel to, and stay overnight, in Wales and vice versa.

The Welsh government website states: “There are no restrictions in place for travel into or out of Wales as long as you are travelling to or from a country within the UK or wider Common Travel Area (Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands).

“However, you will need to check the restrictions in place in the area you are travelling from or to as some countries within the Common Travel Area have travel restrictions in place.”

Can I stay overnight or in a hotel in Wales?

Sticking with the roadmap out of lockdown plan, people are only currently permitted to stay in ‘self-contained accommodation’ - meaning a place where you don’t need to share bathrooms and kitchens such as self-catering facilities.

Hotels reopening is scheduled for the 17th May restrictions should the government continue to be happy with the coronavirus rates.

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has outlined a different roadmap out of lockdown
Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has outlined a different roadmap out of lockdown. Picture: PA

Vaccine passports 'going to be fact of life' for overseas travel

What are the lockdown rules in Wales?

It’s important to keep an eye on the lockdown restrictions lifting in Wales as they differ from England.

Currently all outdoor hospitality, including pubs and restaurants, remain closed until at least 26th April.

More Latest News

See more More Latest News

Breaking
Price reduction. Shopping basket containing only reduced price food, England, UK

UK inflation rises to 3% as households feel the squeeze

Celebrity Sightings In Los Angeles - February 18, 2025

ASAP Rocky embraces Rihanna as US rapper found not guilty of firing gun at former friend

Trump suggests Ukraine responsible for Russian invasion as he calls on country to elect new leader

Trump demands Zelenskyy hold elections as he suggests Ukraine responsible for Russian invasion

Rick Buckler

Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69 - former bandmate Paul Weller confirms

Kitchen knives on a magnetic bar holder on the wall

Round-edged blades safer alternatives than sharp-pointed kitchen knives, research shows - in bid to tackle knife crime

A large sinkhole has forced the closure of the high street in the Surrey village of Godstone

Homes evacuated and major incident declared after 65ft sinkhole appears in Surrey village

Lydia Mugambe

United Nations judge forced woman to work as slave after tricking her to come to UK, court hears

Craig and Lindsay Foreman

Did motorbike couple's 'happiness' survey prompt arrest on spying charges in Iran?

Abdirahman Ibrahim has been convicted of murder after driving into the back of Liam Jones

Killer driver mows down e-bike rider to 'teach him lesson' for doing wheelies

The Vatican says Pope Francis is being treated for 'bilateral pneumonia'

New scans show Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs but Vatican says he remains ‘in good spirits’

Meghan

Meghan Markle could face 'legal action' from Spanish town as her new luxury brand logo faces resemblance to coat of arms

The father of murdered schoolgirl Sara Sharif is reportedly being protected by a 'Muslim gang'

Sara Sharif's father protected by 'Muslim gang' in jail after being attacked with jagged tuna lid

Zhenhao Zou is accused of raping three women in London and 7 in China, whilst they were unconscious

PhD student 'discussed rape role-play' with alleged victim, trial hears

Exclusive
Senior Tories including Suella Braverman and Michael Gove have criticised the judge's comments

Senior Tories blast 'out of touch' judge for 'ludicrous attack' on Starmer’s migrant remarks

Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, died in an airstrike, Hamas said

Bodies of youngest Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas and his brother and mother to be handed over as family ‘in turmoil’

Lisa Smith, 43, was with a female friend when she was killed outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent

Man suspected of fatally shooting wife outside pub on Valentine's Day rang friend and said 'she's dead'