Children can swim for free over the festive period at Wiltshire Council and DC Leisure managed leisure centres.

The offer, running until January 3, is part of the council’s free swimming during school holidays scheme and is available to those under 16.

Free swimming is also available, through the offer, at Calne Leisure centre and Cricklade Leisure Centre as well as the council and DC Leisure facilities.

Wiltshire Councillor Jerry Kunkler, leisure portfolio holder, said: "This is part of our legacy for Wiltshire which aims to encourage people to keep active and healthy.

"With the winter weather starting to arrive, offering free indoor swimming provides an added incentive to exercise while still having fun.”

Proof of age is required and children under eight need to be accompanied by an adult.

For more information visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk.