Fun of the fair set to return to Hartlepool as Planet Funland prepares to open under new guidelines

Planet Funland is currently setting up in Seaton Carew as it looks to bring summer fun back to families in the town after weeks of lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

The fair, which has entertained crowds in the town for a number of years, is setting up in anticipation of opening up to the public in the coming weeks.

A spokeswoman for the fair said its team was working to put safety measures in place to ensure both staff and customers are able to stay safe whilst at the attraction.

An official opening date will be announced once such safety measures have been implemented.

A Planet Funland Seaton Carew spokeswoman said in a statement: “We are currently setting up at Seaton and an opening date will only be announced once we are satisfied that all safety measures in relation with Government guidelines regarding Covid-19 are in place.”

It comes as the Government has taken steps to ease the strict lockdown measures that have been in place since March.

Last month, non-essential shops were able to reopen for business once again, attracting large numbers into the town centre.

This weekend, on Saturday, July 4, much of the hospitality sector will also reopen its doors to customers, with pubs, restaurants and hairdressers among those due to start trading once more.

Museums, galleries and heritage attractions will also be allowed to reopen from the same date.

Hartlepool Borough Council has been contacted for comment by the Mail.

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