Leisure sector

A leisure business can be defined as a business that provides opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events and days and nights out.  This includes:

• Businesses that may provide in-person intangible experiences in addition to goods.
• Businesses that may rely on seasonal labour.
• Businesses that may assume particular public safety responsibilities.
• Businesses that may operate with irregular hours through day, night and weekends.

For the purpose of this scheme, the definition of a leisure business excludes:

• all retail businesses
• coach tour operators
• tour operators
• gyms
• sports businesses where The definition physical exercise or training is conducted on an individual basis or group basis

Examples of businesses that fall within the definition of leisure, include:

• amusement arcades
• amusement parks
• arenas
• casinos and gambling clubs
• cinemas
• clubs & institutions
• concert halls
• events venues
• indoor riding centres
• museums and art galleries
• night clubs & discotheques
• soft play centres or areas
• stately homes & historic houses
• theatres
• theme parks
• tourist attractions
• village halls & scout huts, cadet huts
• wedding venues
• zoos & safari parks