Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge shops and businesses experienced a ‘busy, hectic’ re-opening day on Monday (April 12th) as lockdown restrictions eased and shoppers returned.
Burnham town centre saw queues of shoppers outside several shops during the morning as they opened for the first time since early January.
Burnham-On-Sea.com spoke to shoppers and shop owners to get their feedback on the long-awaited re-opening day.
Helen Adams at Crusty Cob bakery in Burnham High Street told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “It was a busy day – it was so nice to see the town centre bustling with shoppers again. Everyone seemed to be a lot happier and the atmosphere was really positive.”
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Burnham-On-Sea pubs getting ready to re-open for outdoor trade on April 12th
Burnham-On-Sea’s pubs and restaurants with outside areas are getting set to re-open in just over a month following the easing of the Covid lockdown measures.
Among the pubs welcoming back customers from Monday, April 12th will be the Victoria Hotel in Burnham’s Victoria Street.
The Government will be allowing hospitality venues with gardens and outdoor areas to serve customers from that date. And from May 17th pubs and restaurants will be able to seat customers indoors, with up to a maximum of six people or two households of any size, and groups seated outside of less than 30 people.