Leisure centres in Westmorland and Furness are offering 10p swims for youngsters this half term.
Under-16s will be able to take advantage of the special offer at the council’s swimming pools in Appleby, Barrow, Dalton-in-Furness, Kendal, Penrith and Ulverston.
Each leisure centre will allocate two hours a day for 10p swims during May half-term until Friday, May 31.
At Kendal, Penrith and Ulverston leisure centres, 10p swims will also be available for two hours a day on Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2. At Appleby leisure centre, 10p swims will be available for two hours on Saturday June 1.
Booking ahead is strongly advised by contacting the leisure centres directly or booking through the Better UK app.
Westmorland and Furness Council director for thriving communities, Steph Cordon, said: “Supporting active, healthy and happy lives is one of our priorities as a caring council, as well as supporting people in need and reducing inequality.
“Swimming is one of the healthiest activities that children can take part in and it’s an important life skill, especially in an area like ours with so many lakes and rivers.
“We hope these 10p swims will encourage our young people to be active over May half-term as well as supporting families with the cost of living crisis.
“Many residents are having to make difficult day-to-day decisions and leisure activities may be a luxury that some parents simply cannot afford.
“Hopefully this half-term holiday discount will enable lots of youngsters to enjoy a swim without putting too much strain on the family budget.”
The scheme was approved by the council’s three Locality Boards for Eden, Furness and South Lakeland at a cost of around £11,000.
The May half-term 10p swims are in addition to the council’s Holiday and Activity Food Programme which offers free activities over the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays to children of families supported by benefits-related free school meals.
Cumberland council is also offering 10p swims at leisure centres.
