SPECIAL discounts to Cheshire attractions are being offered to military personnel to honour them during Armed Forces Week.

Serving personnel along with their immediate families can take advantage of these offers throughout the week of the June 19 until June 25, including Armed Forces Day on June 24.

These include two for one entry to Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich and 25 percent discount at the Lion Salt Works.

Members of the armed forces will also be able to travel for free on Chester’s Park and Ride service during Armed Forces Week.

Cllr Brian Jones, the council’s Armed Forces Champion, said: “Cheshire West and Chester Council recognises and admires the commitment and sacrifices that our Armed Forces make on our behalf.

“We are committed to supporting these special individuals and their families, and Armed Forces Week offers a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their outstanding contribution to our country.

“I sincerely hope as many personnel as possible – past and present – take advantage of these special discounts at council-run museums and free park and ride travel and enjoy leisure time with their family and friends at a reduced cost.”

The Armed Forces Day flag will be flying all week at Wyvern House in Winsford, as well as at Chester Town Hall and Civic Way in Ellesmere Port.

To celebrate Reserves Day on June 21 representatives of the reserve forces have been invited to showcase what they do with displays across Chester city centre.

To qualify for the special offers, serving personnel will be asked to show their military identity card and all other eligible individuals will be asked to show their Defence Privilege Card.

Further information about Cheshire West and Chester Council Museums visit westcheshiremuseums.org.uk