From Monday, April 12, as part of the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown, outdoor dining at restaurants and pubs, and beer gardens are allowed to re-open.
One of the things we are all looking forward to is that first drink at the pub with our family and friends when lockdown eases.
From April 12, non-essential retail, hairdressers and public buildings can also open. Also outdoor settings like zoos and theme parks can welcome visitors. Indoor leisure like swimming pools and gyms can open. Funerals can continue with up to 30 people, and weddings up to 15 guests.
Recently, we asked you what your favourite pubs in Bedford are, and highlighted some of the great pubs in and around Bedford that are recommended in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.
We asked them when they would be reopening - and here's what they said.
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1. The Bear, High Street, Bedford: April 12
The pub announced: "It's finally official, The Bear will be opening our back gates to you all again at midday on Monday 12th!" Photo: Google Maps
2. The White Horse, Newnham Avenue, Bedford: April 12
The pub said: "We are looking forward to opening the garden gate from Monday 12th April! Tables will be available to book in our sunny Beer Garden at the rear of the pub. There will be some shelter provided by a marquee but we recommend you bring a jumper, coat & maybe a blanket!" Photo: Google Maps
3. The King's Arms, The, Green, Cardington: April 12
The pub said: "We are making all the preparation needed to welcome you all back and we are hoping you are going to bring the sunshine with you! See you all on the 12th of April!" Photo: Google Maps
4. The Embankment, Bedford: April 12
The pub said: "Our patio will be open and full of your wonderful faces & you will have a large G&T in your mitts. Sounds like a fairytale but we are so ready for it to be true!" Photo: Google Maps