A FREE swim is on offer to launch the summer season at Brightlingsea’s outdoor pool.

The swimming pool has been refurbished during the winter with filters updated and new toilets, sinks and a hot water system put in.

New weather boarding, plastering and painting has also been carried out to the rear of the building.

The pool, in Promenade Way, opens on Saturday from 10am.

Councillor Stephen Mayzes, responsible for tourism and community life at Tendring Council, said: “The outdoor pool has undergone a significant upgrade over the past two winters to enhance the site, and its facilities.

“There is a free swim for everyone going along to the open day on Saturday and I hope that many people will take advantage of the offer.”