A new children's nursery is poised to open in the latest development to see the return of education to a former Cumbrian school.

St Bees Little Learners will open on October 24 but taster and induction sessions will run from October 1.

For children up to four-years-old, the nursery will operate from the old prep school part of St Bees School, which closed in 2015.

More information about the new nursery and other developments at the historic site will be discussed at an open day on Saturday (SEPT 24) .

Trustees of St Bees School are hosting the drop-in event at its business management centre - the Whitelaw building - between 1pm and 4pm.

Mark George, chair of the trustees, will be giving a brief update on their efforts to re-establish future education on the school site.

He will also discuss how the trustees are managing the buildings and school assets as part of their work. His presentation will be at 1pm and 2.30pm.

There will also be information about the business management centre, sports facilities, library and other accommodation for visitors.

Prospective parents are also encouraged to register their interest.

Developments at St Bees School since its closure as an independent school last year include an audit of the school's land and assets, agreement with the golf club and the appointment of a green keeper, and tenants have been found for the headmaster's residence and part of School House.

Rosehill Theatre also used the Memorial Hall at the school as a venue for summer events.