Cumberland Council has announced a discounted holiday swimming programme that will allow schoolchildren aged up to 16 who live in the area to swim for just 10p at a selection of indoor pools over the summer holidays.
What the offer covers
The scheme runs from Monday 20 July until Monday 31 August, and will operate on specified days at five leisure sites in the Cumberland area. The council says the initiative is being delivered with support from Everyone Active, GLL and Wigton Baths Trust and is intended to provide discounted swimming opportunities for local children during the school break.
- Eligible: all schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area.
- Cost: 10p per swim.
- Availability: specified days and times at each venue during the scheme period (20 July–31 August).
Venues and times
The discounted sessions are limited to the following venues and allocated time slots:
| Venue | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth Leisure Centre | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 13:00–14:00 |
| Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 13:00–14:00 |
| The Sands Centre (Carlisle) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00–11:00 |
| Wigton Baths | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Monday 11:00–12:00; Wednesday 11:30–12:30; Friday 11:00–12:00 |
| Workington Leisure Centre | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00–11:00 |
"Make a splash this summer - 10p swims for Cumberland Children"
Local impact and practical points
The offer provides a very low-cost option for families during the long school holiday period, making supervised indoor swimming sessions accessible at a handful of sites across the council area. Parents and carers should note sessions are limited to the allocated times and venues listed above — booking or arrival procedures will depend on the individual leisure operator.
Those planning to use the scheme should check with the relevant centre for any further requirements such as proof of age or residence, changing-room availability and capacity limits on the day.
While the council has not published additional eligibility conditions beyond the age and residency criteria, the involvement of Everyone Active, GLL and Wigton Baths Trust means the sessions will be delivered by established local operators across urban and market-town locations within Cumberland.
Further information, including any updates to times or availability, will be provided by Cumberland Council and the participating leisure centres.
