A POPULAR paddling pool facility is due to reopen at the start of the school holidays.

The paddling pool at Fleming Park, Eastleigh will be reopening on July 24 and is free for the public to use.

Provided by the council, the facility includes a number of water features for the children to enjoy and is also next to a large play area and sandpit.

It is said to be popular with thousands of local families that flock to the pool and play area complex in sunny weather and is being provided in partnership with Places for People, the organisation behind Places Leisure Eastleigh.

Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Cllr Alex Bourne said: “The paddling pool is a great local facility, is hugely popular with families with young children and of course it’s absolutely free for everyone to use. I’m delighted that we are now able to reopen the paddling pool for local families to enjoy in time for the school summer holidays.”

"However, as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, it is important that we all continue to use personal judgement to keep ourselves and others safe. Everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious.”