Kenilworth's new swimming pools are just weeks away from opening.

Warwick District Council and Everyone Active are "thrilled to announce" that the new leisure centre at Abbey Fields will open to the public on Saturday 11 July.

The long-delayed new leisure centre will have two indoor pools.

As well as the main training pool the additional family pool with its movable floor will "facilitate a wide variety of water-based sessions" as well as "enhanced opportunities for the disabled to access the water using the latest 'pool-pod' lift technology".

Visitors to the Abbey Fields park will also have full access to the new café.

Portfolio holder for safer, healthier and active communities, Cllr Jim Sinnott commented: "Having recently been shown round the new building and to have seen the fantastic features and spec, I really can't wait to see the new pools finally open for all in our community to enjoy."

Alex Fuoco-Lang, Everyone Active area contract manager, added: "We're excited to welcome residents to the brilliant new swimming facilities at Abbey Fields this summer.

"With its modern design, it is the perfect community space to offer our award-winning learn to swim programme in partnership with Warwick District Council and for local people to stay active together.

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"We're delighted to see this project come to life and soon launch our range of activities which are suitable for all ages and abilities to enjoy."

Details of an opening weekend of events for the local community will follow.

The leisure centre project has been hit by major delays and huge budget increases following the discovery of archaeological remains under the site of the former swimming pool.