Schoolchildren will be able to go for a swim for just 10p in five indoor Cumberland pools this October half-term.

The scheme will run from Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1, and see the following venues participate at the following times.

• Cockermouth Leisure Centre: 1pm - 1.50pm, Monday to Friday.

• Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven): 1pm - 1.50pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. 12pm - 12.50pm on Saturday 26 and Saturday 2 November. 10am - 10.50am on Sunday 27 October and Sunday 3 November.

• The Sands Centre (Carlisle): 10am - 10.50am, Monday to Friday.

• Wigton Baths: 3pm to 4pm on Saturday 26 October (World Swim Day).

• Workington Leisure Centre: 10am - 10.50am, Monday and Wednesday, plus 10am - 10.50am and 2pm - 2.50pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Tom Rice, partnership manager at GLL Cumberland, said: "Swimming is not only one of the healthiest activities that children can participate in, but building and improving on swimming capability and confidence is a valuable life skill.

"We look forward to welcoming local children into our pools and are hoping for a huge response to this excellent initiative."

The swimming initiative is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.