CHILDREN can get splashing as a paddling pool has now opened in Hurst.

Dinton Pastures Country Park, on Nine Mile Ride, has announced on June 20 its California Country Park paddling pool will welcome families to enjoy sessions.

It will be open on weekends for one hour 45 minute sessions and on weekdays until July 16 pool sessions are for the duration of the day.

From July 16 onwards, one hour 45 minute sessions will take place every day and the pool will be manned daily.

Sessions need to be pre-booked and paid for online and spot checks on bookings will be carried out.

Pool entry tickets cost £2.60 and supervisors tickets are £1.

The first session will open at 10am and the pool closes at 5.45pm and entry will be by online booking only.

All children must be supervised by an adult.

And the park also advises swimsuits should be worn by everyone.