All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the Easter school holidays.
The discounted scheme has been put in place by Cumberland Council, with the support of GLL and Wigton Baths Trust.
The council scheme will offer discounted swimming opportunities throughout the two weeks.
It will be available at the following leisure sites at allocated times during the Easter school holidays:
- Cockermouth Leisure Centre: Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 April and Monday 8 - Friday 12 April, 1pm - 2pm each day.
- Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven): Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 April and Monday 8 - Friday 12 April, 1pm - 1.50pm each day.
- The Sands Centre (Carlisle): Tuesday 2 - Sunday 14 April - 10am - 10.50am each day (including weekends).
- Wigton Baths: Tuesday 2 April and Tuesday 9 April - 11am until 12pm and 2pm until 3pm; Wednesday 3 April and Wednesday 10 April - 11.15am until 12.15pm and 2.15pm until 3.15pm, Thursday 4 April and Thursday 11 April - 10am until 11am and 3pm until 4pm, Friday 5 April and Friday 12 April - 10am until 11am and 2.15pm until 3.15pm, Saturday 6 April and Saturday 13 April - 10am until 11.30am plus Monday 8 April - 11am until 12pm and 3pm until 4pm.
- Workington Leisure Centre: Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 April and Monday 8 - Friday 12 April, 11am - 12pm each day plus 1pm - 2pm on each of these days except Wednesday 3 and Wednesday 10 April.
Cllr Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said:
“We have put health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, and we want to encourage the young people of Cumberland to get active. The 10p swims will be available in five locations, at different times throughout the next few weeks. It is a great opportunity for children to use our facilities at a discounted rate and will also support families during a cost of living crisis.”