Zoos and attractions: carer tickets and bag rules
54 of the 56 zoos and attractions listed here give a free carer ticket. Select a venue for its proof rules, booking steps and bag policy.
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beamish, The Living Museum of the North | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| Blackpool Tower Dungeon | Free | 1 free essential companion for Access Card holders showing +1 | Not stated |
| Blackpool Zoo | Free | 1 companion per paying disabled visitor | Not stated |
| Blenheim Palace | Free | 1 free carer per disabled visitor | Small bag only inside the Palace |
| Bristol Zoo Project | Free | 1 free carer per full-price visitor; 2 free if two are needed | Not stated |
| British Museum | Free | Not stated | 40cm x 40cm x 50cm, max 8kg |
| Bubble Planet London | Free | Not stated (one accompanying person implied) | Not stated |
| Cadbury World | Free | 1 (2 with documented 2:1 care) | Not stated |
| Cadw | Free | 1 companion free; extra companions on request to staff | Not stated |
| Chester Zoo | Free | 1 free carer with a full-price Adult, Student or Child ticket | Not stated |
| Colchester Zoo | Free | 1 assistant per disabled visitor | Not stated |
| Cornish Seal Sanctuary | Free | 1 free carer per paying disabled guest; more in exceptional cases by arrangement | Not stated |
| Eden Project | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| Edinburgh Castle | Free | Up to 2 free carers per transaction | Under 30 litres (rucksacks of 30L or more not allowed) |
| Edinburgh Zoo | Free | 1 free carer per paying visitor; more by arrangement | Not stated |
| English Heritage | Free | Not stated (one companion or helper implied) | Not stated |
| Go Ape | Free | Up to 2 companions for some needs (e.g. visual impairment, learning differences); children assessed case by case | Not stated |
| Hampton Court Palace | Free | 1 per disabled visitor (more with supporting documents) | Not stated |
| Historic Environment Scotland | Free | Up to 2 carers per transaction | Not stated |
| Kensington Palace | Free | 1 per disabled visitor online (more with supporting documents) | Not stated |
| Kew Gardens | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| Knowsley Safari | Free | Up to 3 essential companions, as shown on the Access Card (+1, +2 or +3) | Not stated |
| LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham | Free | 1 free carer per registered disabled guest | Not stated |
| LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest; a second free carer with extra documentation | Not stated |
| London Zoo | Free | 1 per disabled visitor | Not stated |
| Longleat | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Madame Tussauds Blackpool | Free | 1 free essential companion for Access Card holders showing +1 | Not stated |
| Madame Tussauds London | Free | 1 per eligible visitor | Not stated (small bags only) |
| Marwell Zoo | Free | 1 free carer per paying guest with accessibility needs | Not stated |
| National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest; a second free carer with extra proof dated within 2 years | Not stated |
| National Trust | Free | 1 or 2 companions free per disabled visitor | Not stated |
| Natural History Museum | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| Science Museum | Free | Not stated | Not stated (full-size suitcases discouraged) |
| SEA LIFE Blackpool | Free | 1 free carer per paying disabled guest | Not stated |
| SEA LIFE Brighton | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth | Free | 1 free carer; a second with GP or NHS letter confirming extra support | Not stated |
| SEA LIFE Hunstanton | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest | Not stated |
| SEA LIFE Loch Lomond | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest | Not stated |
| SEA LIFE London Aquarium | Free | 1 per disabled visitor | 30 litre daypack |
| SEA LIFE Manchester | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest | Not stated |
| SEA LIFE Scarborough | Free | 1 free carer per guest needing support | Not stated |
| SEA LIFE Weymouth | Free | 1 free carer per registered disabled guest | Not stated |
| Tate Modern | Free | 1 companion per disabled admission ticket | 55cm x 40cm x 20cm |
| The Blackpool Tower | Free | 1 free essential companion for Access Card holders showing +1 | Not stated |
| The Edinburgh Dungeon | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest | Carry-on bag size |
| The London Dungeon | Free | 1 per disabled guest | 30 litres |
| The London Eye | Free | 1:1; a 2nd with documents (within 2 years) | Not stated (small bags and backpacks allowed) |
| The York Dungeon | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest | Not stated |
| Tower of London | Free | 1 per disabled visitor; more on request with documents | Not stated (no large bags or luggage) |
| Twycross Zoo | Free | 1 (contact access team for more) | Not stated |
| Warner Bros. Studio Tour London | Free | 1 per paying disabled visitor | Not stated |
| Warwick Castle | Free | 1 per disabled guest; a 2nd with documents showing need | Not stated |
| West Midlands Safari Park | Free | Up to 3 companions depending on Nimbus assessment | Not stated |
| Windsor Castle | Free | Not stated (one free access companion ticket referenced) | Must fit through airport-style security scanners |
| Yorkshire Wildlife Park | Discounted | 1 carer per Accessible ticket at a flat carer rate | Not stated |
| ZSL Whipsnade Zoo | Free | 1 essential carer free per disabled visitor ticket | Not stated |
Across all 166 venues we track, 139 give a free carer ticket. See the full comparison.