Summer has arrived.

Congleton Paddling Pool will officially open for the summer season on Saturday (May 24).

Designed for children aged 11 and under, the pool has been delighting little ones for nearly 100 years now.

Town Mayor, councillor Kay Wesley, said: "The paddling pool is such a special part of Congleton's summer, and I'm thrilled to see it opening again for the season.

"It's been delighting families since the 1930s and we are proud to keep investing in this wonderful facility.

"It's all about creating joyful childhood memories, encouraging active play, and bringing people together in our community."

There will be SEND sessions on Wednesdays (Credit: CTC)

During term time, the paddling pool will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with sessions running Wednesday to Sunday.

For the half-term week commencing May 26, the pool will be open seven days a week, before reverting to the term-time schedule.

During the main summer holidays it will open every day until August 31, with two sessions each day - 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

Every Wednesday during the holidays, the pool will be closed to the public and reserved for private SEND sessions run by Ruby's Fund.

To book one of these sessions, please contact Ruby's directly at 01260 277666 or [email protected].

No booking is required for the general public sessions.

Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum capacity of 140 people per session.

Once the pool reaches capacity, visitors will be asked to wait until space becomes available.

 Visitors are asked to use car parks in the town centre and not the Daneside Theatre car park, which is private.

Similarly, Park Road is a residential area and so, those parking nearby are asked to be respectful of residents and avoid blocking driveways.

Updates, including unexpected closures and weather-related announcements, will be shared on the Congleton Town Council website and social media channels.