A real life mermaid is swimming her way to a South Norfolk town this Christmas.

Eastern Daily Press: Hannah Pearl will be bringing her magical mermaid party to Diss Leisure Centre this Christmas. PHOTO: South Norfolk CouncilHannah Pearl will be bringing her magical mermaid party to Diss Leisure Centre this Christmas. PHOTO: South Norfolk Council (Image: Archant)

Children will get the chance to swim with professional mermaid Hannah Pearl at Diss Leisure Centre on Wednesday, December 19 at 3.30pm.

Miss Pearl (real name Hannah Griffiths) is a Miss Mermaid UK 2017 pageant finalist and studied at the Philippine Mermaid Swimming School.

South Norfolk Council cabinet member councillor Yvonne Bendle said: 'What better way to encourage a love of swimming than by giving children the chance to meet and swim with a mermaid.

'Our fun sessions are a great way to keep the kids active over the Christmas holidays and having Hannah Pearl there will make it extra special.'

Eastern Daily Press: Professional mermaid, Hannah Pearl has made it to the finals of Miss Mermaid UK. Photo: Paul Dale PhotographyProfessional mermaid, Hannah Pearl has made it to the finals of Miss Mermaid UK. Photo: Paul Dale Photography (Image: Paul Dale)

Fun sessions are being held throughout the school holidays, for more information and prices visit www.south-norfolk.gov.uk