Two leisure centres in Fareham are offering residents the chance to swim, train and even ride in a police car for free this summer.

On Saturday, August 31, Fareham Leisure Centre and Holly Hill Leisure Centre will be opening their doors for a day of free family sporting activities.

At Fareham Leisure Centre, free activities on offer will include gymnastics tasters for all ages, pickleball, basketball, family swimming, climbing, football and soft play.

Police will be in attendance, inviting members of the public to take a ride in a police car.

Colleagues from Fareham Community Hospital will also be on site and provide lifesaving defibrillator training.

Meanwhile, at Holly Hill Leisure Centre, the local community will be able to enjoy a variety of free activities including inflatable and public swimming sessions, sauna and steam room sessions, and free spinning.

Younger members of the family will be able to enjoy free face painting, balloon modelling and a bouncy castle.

The events on the day will run from 10am until 4pm.

The swimming pool at Holly HillThe swimming pool at Holly Hill (Image: Submitted) Ryan Grant, Contract Manager for Everyone Active, said: "We're thrilled to be opening the doors to our two leisure centres to offer a free family fun day to people of all ages and abilities.

“If you’ve been inspired by the incredible successes of our local and national athletes this summer, this day is a fantastic opportunity to explore the diverse range of activities we offer – there really is something for everyone.

“Whether you are looking to enjoy a family day out or are in search of new, exciting ways to keep active, our team will be on hand to welcome you to our friendly, inclusive centres.”

Both centres are run and managed by Everyone Active on behalf of Fareham Borough Council.

Executive Member for Leisure and Community at Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Connie Hockley, added: “It is great to see our leisure centres offering this sort of healthy entertainment for free to local residents of all ages.

“The day’s activities sound like great, inclusive fun and, with something for everyone on offer, I encourage people in Fareham to go along to take part.”