The best pictures from England's easing of lockdown

By P A | 29 Mar 2021 07:45, Last updated: 04 Jun 2025 23:31

Outdoor sport facilities reopened on Monday morning as part of the Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the day’s best pictures as outdoor activities resumed.

Morley Hayes Golf centre in Ilkeston, Derbyshire was believed to be the first to reopen, with the first tee times at 0001 — Morley Hayes Golf centre in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, was believed to be the first to reopen, with the opening tee times at 0001 (Jacob King/PA)

Neon coloured balls were required — Neon coloured balls were required (Jacob King/PA)

People taking part in a “Boot Camp” exercise class in Rothwell, Leeds — People took part in a “Boot Camp” exercise class in Rothwell, Leeds (Danny Lawson/PA)

Nicola Foster and Jessica Walker went for a swim at Hillingdon Lido, Uxbridge — Nicola Foster and Jessica Walker went for a swim at Hillingdon Lido, Uxbridge (Aaron Chown/PA)

A swimmer at Hillingdon Lido, Uxbridge — A swimmer at Hillingdon Lido, Uxbridge (Aaron Chown/PA)

Back in a bunker at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club — Back in a bunker at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club (Martin Rickett/PA)

Children play rugby on a new 3G pitch in Warrington — Children play rugby on a new 3G pitch in Warrington (Peter Byrne/PA)

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden visited the new facility in Warrington — Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden visited the new facility in Warrington (Peter Byrne/PA)

Taking a breather between games at Grantham Tennis Club — Taking a breather between games at Grantham Tennis Club (Mike Egerton/PA)

Golfing in Guildford — Golfing in Guildford (Adam Davy/PA)

Alex Scott and Jamie Redknapp join children at Bushy Park Sports Club — Alex Scott and Jamie Redknapp join children at Bushy Park Sports Club (Matt Crossick/PA)

A game of doubles at Grantham Tennis Club — A game of doubles at Grantham Tennis Club (Mike Egerton/PA)

People surfing at The Wave in Bristol — People surfing at The Wave in Bristol (Ben Birchall/PA)

People are instructed how to surf — People are instructed how to surf (Ben Birchall/PA)

Croquet was the order of the day at Bamburgh Castle — Croquet was the order of the day at Bamburgh Castle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

A man jumps in the pool at Hathersage outdoor swimming pool — A man jumps in the pool at Hathersage outdoor swimming pool (Danny Lawson/PA)

Mother and child take a dip — Mother and child take a dip (Danny Lawson/PA)

Back on the driving range — Back on the driving range (Aaron Chown/PA)

New balls at West Bridgford Tennis Club — New balls at West Bridgford Tennis Club (Tim Goode/PA)

People exercise on outdoor equipment at Stoke Park in Guildford — People exercise on outdoor equipment at Stoke Park in Guildford (Adam Davy/PA)

People cycle around a bike park in Suffolk — People cycle around a bike park in Suffolk (Joe Giddens/PA)

Five-a-side football was back in south London — Five-a-side football was back in south London (Yui Mok/PA)

Teams playing seven-a-side football in south London — Teams playing seven-a-side football in south London (Yui Mok/PA)

Action at Wincanton Races — Owners return to the track for their first visit in 2021 at Wincanton Races (Alan Crowhurst/PA)

Owners at Wincanton — Owners were able to return to the track at Wincanton Racecourse on Monday (Alan Crowhurst/PA)

Group sport takes place in Hyde Park — Group sport takes place in Hyde Park (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

Tennis action at Wycombe House tennis club — Players returned to tennis action at Wycombe House tennis club (John Walton/PA)

Tennis action at Wycombe House tennis club — Tennis was again played at Wycombe House tennis club, Isleworth following the lifting of the restrictions (John Walton/PA)

Golf action on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club — Golf action on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club (Matt Dunham/AP)

Tennis coach Jack Large at West Bridgford Tennis Club, Nottingham — Tennis coach Jack Large at West Bridgford Tennis Club, Nottingham (Tim Goode/PA)

Canoeists pass The Houses of Parliament on the River Thames — Canoeists pass The Houses of Parliament on the River Thames (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

Players in action at Astro Kings 5-a-side football venue in Bilborough, Nottingham — Players in action at Astro Kings 5-a-side football venue in Bilborough, Nottingham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Players in action at Astro Kings 5-a-side football venue in Bilborough, Nottingham — An aerial view of players in action at Astro Kings 5-a-side football venue in Nottingham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

A general view of people playing tennis at Nottingham Tennis Centre — A general view of people playing tennis at Nottingham Tennis Centre (Zac Goodwin/PA)

People cycle around the Bike Park near Newmarket in Suffolk — People cycle around the Bike Park near Newmarket in Suffolk (Joe Giddens/PA)

Players in action at Astro Kings 5-a-side football venue in Bilborough — Players in action at Astro Kings 5-a-side football venue in Bilborough, Nottingham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

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