Park's paddling pool reopens after upgrade works

Upgrades include non-slip surfaces, improved surrounds, jets and fountains plus free-standing shades and benches

A refurbished paddling pool is due to reopen on Saturday, following delays getting materials.

Warwick District Council said upgrades to the pool at Victoria Park in Leamington included non-slip surfaces, improved surrounds, jets and fountains with free-standing shades and benches around the outside.

The authority said it would be open throughout the school summer holidays and remain open until September.

"We really appreciate people's patience as we've worked to get the pool ready and open for the summer holidays," said councillor Will Roberts.

Warwick District Council says the paddling pool at Victoria Park is reopening in time for the school summer holidays

"It's fantastic to be able to provide this fun, free, family friendly facility in the centre of Leamington."

Meanwhile, the authority said it was facing "ongoing challenges" with the refurbishment of the paddling pool at St Nicholas Park in Warwick, having earlier said it would open by the summer.

Further updates will be made in the coming weeks, a spokesperson said.

"Due to the more complex nature of the construction of the St Nicholas Park paddling pool and ongoing challenges with onsite water levels, this facility will take a little longer to complete," they added.

The council did not provide a date for when the St Nicholas Park pool was expected to reopen.