Services: Leisure and Culture for Older People

One Pass

Enjoy city wide concessions and special offers if you're aged 60 and over. 

www.oneleicester.com/onepass

Libraries

Find out where your nearest library is, opening times, what’s going on and loads more…  No fines for 60+ year old members.  Help and advice if needed...

Why not re-discover reading today? 

www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

Home Library Service

A free service for any adult who lives in Leicester, but can't easily access their local library. If you don't have nobody to help you - perhaps we can. Call us on (0116) 299 5465 to find out.

50+ Leisure Activities

Activities include swimming and badminton . Also specific 50+ activities including, bowls, walking clubs and social events. Many activities are free for 60+ city residents. Ask for a ‘50+ Active’ brochure at your sports centre or download 50+ Active brochure online here.

www.leicester.gov.uk/sports

Talking Books

No time to read - why not listen to a talking book on CD or cassette? Over 6000 titles in stock. The latest bestsellers to the classics. Click on the picture to search A-Z by Author.

https://bookfinder.leicester.gov.uk

Large Print Books

There is a good selection of new, best selling novels and non-fiction for you to choose from. Many titles now in paperback meaning less weight for you to carry. Search here A-Z by author. Request and reservation service also available…

https://bookfinder.leicester.gov.uk  

Museums and Galleries

Leicester's six museum sites are all free to visit. Collections include natural history, art, world culture, Victorian technology, vintage vehicles, social and military history, archaeology and medieval architecture. 

www.leicester.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

Curve - Performing Arts Theatre

Curve opened its doors in 2008 as one of the most exciting venues in the UK providing a magnificent new home for theatre and the performing arts in a stunning new building at the heart of the city’s Cultural Quarter...

www.curveonline.co.uk

Concessionary Travel for Senior Citizens

Sheltered Housing

There are 14 sheltered housing schemes across the city, each house has its own kitchen and bathroom. Housing officers are on hand, if needed, to enable tenants to live as independently as possible, in a safe & friendly setting. Tel: (0116) 252 6283

www.leicester.gov.uk/shelteredhousing

Health and Social Care

A wide range of services can be arranged to help those who live alone or are having problems coping, have learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or have health problems. Tel: (0116) 252 7004