Free entry offer for unpaid carers closing soon

Free entry offer closes at end of month

The 1620s House & Garden

Unpaid carers with a valid Carers Passport have until the end of the month to take advantage of our offer of a free adult admission ticket to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and the 1620s House and Gardens.

Tickets will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue (this does not include any special events or activities which will incur an additional cost). Carers will also be eligible for a free tea or coffee (and cake at 1620s House) on their first visit.

The offer is open to carers who have or can evidence that they have a current adult Carers Passport when visiting either of the attractions. Applications close on Saturday 31st August.

Councillor Christine Radford, county council cabinet member for adults and communities said: “I’d like to remind everyone out there who is providing support to an adult family member, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage on their own that you are probably an unpaid carer.

"And I would encourage you to register for a carers passport as soon as possible so that you can take advantage of this offer but more importantly you will have access to Leicestershire’s Support for Carers service which provides advice and support on our behalf.”

A Carers Passport is 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.

Applications for a Carers Passport can be made by calling Support for Carers on 01858 468543 or email maureen@supportforcarers.org giving your details and a phone number. Please quote FREEPASS 2024 when making an application. More information is available at www.supportforcarers.org.

For more information on the 1620s House and Garden and Bosworth Battlefield, visit www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk or www.1620shouse.org.uk.

Please note: The offer does not include any special events or activities which will incur an additional cost, including the Bosworth Medieval Festival on 17 and 18 August 2024.

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