As of Monday (14 September), only groups of six are allowed to meet in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

This law applies to homes and public spaces and if you break the rules you could face a £100 fine.

However, there are exemptions to the rule as places of worship, weddings, funerals and “organised” indoor and outdoor sports.

While we still need to be mindful of social distancing and make sure we stick to the new rule of six, it doesn’t mean we have to be stuck indoors all day.

There are plenty of things you can do in Carlisle this weekend with six people or less.

Here are five activities to spark your imagination:

Escape from the room

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If you want to challenge your brain and try something a little different, then you should definitely book an escape room.

This activity sees you exploring the space and solving puzzles in order to escape from the themed room you have been placed in.

Red Herring Escape Rooms in Carlisle is one great venue in Cumbria.

One of their five room themes is even Harry Potter inspired, perfect for the magic lovers in your life.

Prices range from £44-£90 depending on the number of players- for six people, it will cost £90 but you can do the escape room with a minimum of two people.

Try a different kind of exercise

The new law doesn’t mean you have to exercise alone.

According to the government, "organised” indoor and outdoor sports, physical activity and exercise classes are exempt from the rule.

However, you must not gather in groups of more than six before and after the activity, or use these events as an excuse to meet up in larger groups.

Instead of going to the gym for another HIIT class, why don’t you try an exercise that is out of your comfort zone?

Rock climbing is just one activity you can throw yourself  into.

 

 

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Eden Rock in Carlisle is open and is ideal for expert and novice climbers alike.

Prices range from £5-£9 depending on your age and if you are a member.

Go to the pub

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Pub-goers can rejoice as pubs can remain open under the new law- but you will have to choose just five of your mates to meet up with.

Instead of popping to your regular boozer, why don’t you try somewhere a little different this weekend?

The Last Zebra is a quirky bar in Carlisle, serving a variety of drinks and international food.

One Tripadvisor user described it as a “nice place with a quirky interior” and said they had a good cocktail menu and range of beers.

Try your hand at paintballing

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Shooting is another activity that can be done in groups of more than six- so grab five of your friends and be prepared to get messy.

Pro Paintball is one venue in Carlisle where you can play the game and challenge your mates.

Prices range from £17.50- £120 depending on how long you go for and how many paintballs you opt for.

Go Bowling

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Bowling alleys have only recently opened in August- and we have missed the retro activity.

If you haven’t been already, bowling is a great activity to do in groups of six or less.

At Hollywood Bowl in Carlisle, prices are £4.95 a game for under 16s and £5.95 for adults; a family of four can play for £19.95.