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 (7 - 18 April).
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:
The Sands Centre (Carlisle): Weekdays (except Bank Holidays) 10am - 10.50am and Sundays 10am - 10.50am.
Cockermouth Leisure Centre: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 2pm.
Workington Leisure Centre: Weekdays (except Wednesday) 11am – 11.50am and 1pm - 1.50pm (morning session only on Good Friday), Wednesday 11am - 11.50am, Saturdays 11am - 11.50am.
Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven): Weekdays (except Wednesday) 1pm - 1.50pm, Saturdays 12.10pm - 1pm, Sundays 9am - 10am.
Wigton Baths: Monday 7 and Monday 14 April 11am - 12pm and 3pm - 4pm. Tuesday 8 and Tuesday 15 April 11.30am - 12.30pm and 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Wednesday 9 and Wednesday 16 April 11.45am - 12.45pm and 1.45pm - 2.45pm. Thursday 10 and Thursday 17 April 11am – 12pm and 3pm - 4pm. Friday 11 April 11.30am and 12.30pm. Saturday 12 and Saturday 19 April 10am - 11am. The Pools will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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.”