Unpaid carers across Leicestershire are being offered all-year-round free entry to two top county attractions this summer.
Free standard adult admission is available at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and 1620s House and Gardens for anyone with a valid carers passport identity card.
Tickets will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue and the carers passport holder will also be eligible for a free tea or coffee - and cake at 1620s house - on their first visit.
The launch coincides with Carers Week, a national initiative designed to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges faced and recognise the valuable contribution they make to families and communities.
Leader of Leicestershire County Council, Dan Harrison, said: “Unpaid carers make an incredible difference to our local communities, and we want carers across the county to have the opportunity to enjoy our attractions.
“If you’re a carer and haven’t registered for your passport yet, I’d like to encourage you to do so and take advantage of this offer. By registering you will also have access to the Leicestershire Support for Carers service which provides advice and support on our behalf."
Carers need to bring their passport when visiting the attractions and claim their free tickets by 31 August.
One carer, who visited Bosworth Battlefield on a group trip, spoke of the valuable support it’s provided, and said: “I always look forward to attending the group, it has really helped me meeting others in the same situation as me. I feel like we are a family, we all support each other. The trip has been great, I loved every minute.”
Carers passports - run by the council and community-based, Leicestershire Support for Carers - are an ID card for adults caring for a loved one, friend or neighbour aged 18 and over living in Leicestershire who could not manage without their support, and they are not employed to look after them.
Apply by calling Support for Carers on 01858 468543, email maureen@supportforcarers.org or see more information on the Support for Carers website. Please quote FREEPASS 2025 when making an application.
Find more information on the 1620s House and Garden website and Bosworth Battlefield website.