Taking a plunge at the pool could be a great Christmas stocking-filler

The city pool is home to elite athletes like Dan Jervis who competed in the Paris Olympics in the summer. But it's also a place for people who want to set out on their own ambitions to boost their fitness or enjoy time out with friends.

Now the pool is offering a low-cost two weeks' swimming for £12 to anyone who wants to try it out for the first time.

Jeremy Cole, general manager at the pool, said that the offer aims to encourage people to give the pool a go, boosting fitness in a low-impact way after Christmas.

He said: "Swimming is a great all-round opportunity for an overall body workout, burning up calories without putting pressure on your joints like pounding the pavements sometimes can.

"It's a great way to reduce stress and increase energy levels as well."

The £12 for two weeks offer can be purchased throughout December and the 14 days start on the first day it's activated. This means that it can make a Christmas stocking-filler for a friend or a great self-gift for the earlier new year.

The offer gifts swimmers the opportunity to join in lane swimming, recreational or family swims for a 14-day period.

Mr Cole said: "At a time when we all have to watch what we're spending, the offer makes a lot of sense without any further commitment.

"But we find many people who take up the £12 for 14 days offer go on to join us as a full member which entitles them to extra savings in the long run, including more lane swimming opportunities as well as free Aquacise fitness sessions and discounts in our swim shop."

To find out more about the two weeks' swimming for £12 offer and to get more information about memberships please click on the link.