Young people will be able to swim for free in Watford during the school Easter holidays.

Watford Central and Watford Woodside Leisure Centres are providing free swimming for under 19s between April 2 and 15.

Dorothy Thornhill, the town’s elected mayor, said: "I’m delighted that Everyone Active is putting on this offer during the Easter holiday.

"I expect the pools will be busy but it’s something extra for children to do in the school holidays and helps parents."

Swimmers will need to apply for an Everyone Active card to take part in the free sessions.

For pool timetables visit www.watford.gov.uk and select the sports clubs and centres link, or call 01923 892710 for Woodside, or 01923 296750 for Central.