Where the Nimbus Access Card gets you a carer ticket
97 of the 166 venues we track accept a Access Card as proof for a carer ticket.
The Access Card is run by Nimbus Disability. Its symbols tell venues what support you need: the +1 symbol shows that you need someone with you, which is what most venues look for when issuing a free carer ticket. Some venues, such as Merlin attractions, also offer a free Digital Access Pass through Nimbus.
| Venue | Access Card | Carer ticket | Other proof accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Theatre | Accepted | Free | LW Access Scheme membership; PA tickets need e.g. PIP daily living, DLA middle/high care, Attendance Allowance, CVI (severe), assistance dog ID or CredAbility Access Card; others reviewed case by case |
| Alexandra Palace | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Blue Badge, sight impairment registration, assistance dog ID, National Disability Card, Access Card or doctor's letter |
| Alton Towers Resort | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA/DSA, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI or Access Card with companion symbol, plus photo ID; personal letters not accepted |
| AO Arena | Accepted | Free | Access Card +1, DLA/PIP or Attendance Allowance letter, Blue Badge or medical professional letter |
| Apollo Victoria Theatre | Accepted | Free | ATG Access Membership; Nimbus Access Card with +1, free Nimbus registration, Hynt card, or PIP/DLA via Nimbus; need must exceed what friends/family could give |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Accepted | Discounted | Nimbus ID (free) or Access Card; Blue Badge, doctor's notes and DLA/PIP not accepted |
| Blackpool Tower Dungeon | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1; otherwise book a Disabled Guest Carer ticket |
| Blackpool Zoo | Accepted | Free | Proof of disability dated within last 24 months; staff may ask to see it |
| Bournemouth International Centre | Accepted | Free | Registration on Access Scheme with PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, Certificate of Visual Impairment or Access Card; hidden disabilities can apply with a brief overview |
| bp pulse LIVE Birmingham | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Access Card (Nimbus) linked to AXS unlocks accessible seating |
| Bristol Zoo Project | Accepted | Free | Blue Badge, carers emergency card, Access Card, IEP or LEA/DLA letter, or NHS-headed letter from a medical professional |
| BST Hyde Park | Accepted | Free | Nimbus Access Card or free AXS registration with evidence such as DLA, PIP, sight impairment registration, CredAbility card, assistance dog ID or War Disablement Pension |
| Bubble Planet London | Accepted | Free | Disabled visitor pays reduced price; carer free on showing documents at entrance |
| Cadbury World | Accepted | Free | DLA/AA or PIP letter (within 2 years), Blue Badge, GP/consultant letter or Nimbus +1; plus photo ID |
| Chessington World of Adventures Resort | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI or Access Card with carer symbol, plus photo ID |
| Chester Zoo | Accepted | Free | Disability allowance or PIP letter, Access Card +1, National Disability Card or council documentation |
| Co-op Live | Accepted | Free | PIP, DLA, Carer's Allowance, medical/OT/GP letter, Access Card +1, Deaf Register, BD8/CVI, War Pensions Mobility, benefit letters or Blue Badge (both sides) |
| Dominion Theatre | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Access List: disability under Equality Act 2010; proof such as DLA, AA, PIP, Disabled Persons Freedom Pass, Access Card with +1, National Disability Card, Disabled Persons Railcard, SDA, ESA, AFIP or CVI |
| Drayton Manor Resort | Accepted | Free | Nimbus Access Card or free Drayton Manor Digital Access Pass |
| Edinburgh Zoo | Accepted | Free | National Disability Card, Access Card +1, plus-one travel card or PIP letter |
| Eventim Apollo | Accepted | Free | Access Card +1, DLA/PIP/AA letter, medical letter, OT assessment or care plan |
| Flamingo Land Resort | Accepted | Free | DWP or DLA letter with photo ID, or Nimbus Access Card with queuing, toilet, standing or crowds symbols; bank statements not accepted |
| Gillian Lynne Theatre | Accepted | Free | LW Access Scheme membership; PA tickets need e.g. PIP daily living, DLA middle/high care, Attendance Allowance, CVI (severe), assistance dog ID or CredAbility Access Card; others reviewed case by case |
| Hyde Park Winter Wonderland | Accepted | Free | Nimbus registration required |
| Kensington Palace | Accepted | Free | Supporting documents such as Blue Badge or PIP letter (on the day or for extra companions) |
| Knowsley Safari | Accepted | Free | Nimbus Access Card or Knowsley-only approval via Nimbus; companions must be over 12 |
| Lapland UK | Accepted | Discounted | PA must be 16+; evidence in the access guest's name uploaded via online form after booking |
| LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA or DSA letter, Blue Badge with photo ID, BD8/CVI, NHS or professional letter (within 2 years), Access Card with +1, carer staff or foster carer ID |
| LEGOLAND Windsor Resort | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA, DSA, UK Disabled ID card, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI or Access Card +1; dated within 2 years, plus photo ID |
| Liverpool Empire Theatre | Accepted | Free | Join free ATG Access Membership; proof via Nimbus Access Card (+1), free ATG-only Nimbus registration or Hynt Card; companion must be 16+ |
| London Coliseum | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Free London Coliseum Digital Access Pass or GBP 15 Access Card via Nimbus Disability |
| London Palladium | Accepted | Free | LW Access Scheme membership; PA tickets need e.g. PIP daily living, DLA middle/high care, Attendance Allowance, CVI (severe), assistance dog ID or CredAbility Access Card; others reviewed case by case |
| Longleat | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Access Card or Longleat Digital Access Pass (from 2026); Blue Badge, PIP or GP letters no longer accepted on the day |
| Lyceum Theatre | Accepted | Free | ATG Access Membership; Nimbus Access Card with +1, free Nimbus registration, Hynt card, or PIP/DLA via Nimbus; need must exceed what friends/family could give |
| Lyric Theatre (London) | Accepted | Discounted | Proof of disability under Equality Act 2010, e.g. PIP/DLA letter, Blue Badge, Disabled Railcard, CEA Card, Nimbus Access Card, CVI, assistance dog ID; may be checked at entry |
| M&S Bank Arena Liverpool | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus registration number needed for accessible tickets; companion must be 16 or over (16 to 17 year olds cannot supervise under 16s) |
| Madame Tussauds Blackpool | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1; otherwise book a Disabled Guest Carer ticket |
| Madame Tussauds London | Accepted | Free | Access Card, Blue Badge, DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA, DSA/DID card or CVI/BD8; carer 14+ |
| Manchester Academy | Accepted | Unconfirmed | DLA/PIP, AA, War Disablement Pension, VI registration, Assistance Dog ID or Access Card |
| Manchester Opera House | Accepted | Free | Join free ATG Access Membership; proof via Nimbus Access Card (+1), free ATG-only Nimbus registration or Hynt Card; companion must be 16+ |
| Marwell Zoo | Accepted | Free | Compass or i-go card, DSS letter, PIP or DLA letter, access card, yellow card, DID card, travel/leisure card, Blue Badge (photo ok) or Gateway card |
| Motorpoint Arena Nottingham | Accepted | Free | Access Card, or other proof of eligibility on request |
| National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, ESA/Incapacity Benefit, DSA, UK Disabled ID card, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI; shown on the day |
| Novello Theatre | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus registration number (free) or Access Card linked to DMT account |
| O2 Academy Birmingham | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Bristol | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Brixton | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, AA, War Pension, BD8/CVI, GP letter or Access Card +1; Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Glasgow | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Islington | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| O2 Academy Leeds | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Leicester | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Liverpool | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Academy Oxford | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| O2 Academy Sheffield | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Apollo Manchester | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| O2 City Hall Newcastle | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| O2 Forum Kentish Town | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1 symbol, or registration form with evidence such as DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, BD8/CVI, Deaf Register or GP/social worker letter; Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted |
| O2 Institute Birmingham | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| O2 Ritz Manchester | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester | Accepted | Free | Proof of eligibility or Access Card details (full list in Essential Companion Policy) |
| OVO Arena Wembley | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP letter (2022+), AA letter, SSI certificate, Assistance Dog ID or Access Card +1 |
| Palace Theatre (London) | Accepted | Discounted | Proof of disability under Equality Act 2010, e.g. PIP/DLA letter, Blue Badge, Disabled Railcard, CEA Card, Nimbus Access Card, CVI, assistance dog ID; may be checked at entry |
| Palace Theatre Manchester | Accepted | Free | Join free ATG Access Membership; proof via Nimbus Access Card (+1), free ATG-only Nimbus registration or Hynt Card; companion must be 16+ |
| Paultons Park | Accepted | Discounted | Nimbus Access Card with +1 or +2, plus photo ID at turnstiles |
| Phoenix Theatre (London) | Accepted | Free | Nimbus Access Card with +1, free ATG Nimbus registration with +1, or Hynt Card; companion must be 16+ |
| Prince Edward Theatre | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus Disability registration number (free DMT Access Register or full Access Card) |
| Prince of Wales Theatre | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus registration number (free) or Access Card linked to DMT account |
| Principality Stadium | Accepted | Free | Access Card |
| Royal Albert Hall | Accepted | Free | No specific documents listed; Access Card not required |
| Savoy Theatre | Accepted | Free | Nimbus Access Card with +1, free ATG Nimbus registration with +1, or Hynt Card; companion must be 16+ |
| SEA LIFE Blackpool | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance award letter, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI, or international equivalent |
| SEA LIFE Brighton | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, ESA/DSA, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI, or international equivalent |
| SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, ESA, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI; carer must be over 14 |
| SEA LIFE London Aquarium | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI or Access Card with carer symbol; carer 14+ |
| SEA LIFE Manchester | Accepted | Free | NHS or professional letter (within 2 years), Blue Badge with photo ID, DLA/DWP/PIP letter, Carer or Foster Carer ID |
| SEA LIFE Scarborough | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, ESA, DSA, DID card, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI on the day; carer 14+ |
| Sondheim Theatre | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus Disability registration number (free DMT Access Register or full Access Card) |
| The Blackpool Tower | Accepted | Free | Access Card with +1; otherwise documentation of carer status |
| The Championships, Wimbledon | Accepted | Free | PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance or Carers Allowance; Access Card +1; War Pensions Mobility; BD8/CVI; or letter from GP, community nurse or social worker |
| The Edinburgh Dungeon | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA, DSA or Incapacity Benefit paperwork, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI, Access Card, doctor or specialist letter, or international equivalent |
| The London Dungeon | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA/DSA, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI or Access Card with carer symbol; carer 14+ |
| The London Eye | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA/DSA or DID card, Blue Badge, CVI/BD8 or Access Card +1 |
| The O2 | Accepted | Free | Nimbus Access Card showing the +1 symbol |
| The York Dungeon | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA, DSA or Incapacity Benefit paperwork, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI, Access Card with carer symbol, doctor or specialist letter, or international equivalent |
| Theatre Royal Drury Lane | Accepted | Free | LW Access Scheme membership; PA tickets need e.g. PIP daily living, DLA middle/high care, Attendance Allowance, CVI (severe), assistance dog ID or CredAbility Access Card; others reviewed case by case |
| Thorpe Park | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI, local authority registration, Assistance Dog ID or Access Card +1, plus photo ID |
| Twycross Zoo | Accepted | Free | Nimbus Access Card or free Digital Access Pass |
| Utilita Arena Birmingham | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus Access Card used on AXS |
| Utilita Arena Newcastle | Accepted | Free | Proof within 72 hours of booking (PIP, DLA, Carers Allowance, Blue Badge, doctor's letter, Access Card with +1); verification lasts 2 years |
| Utilita Arena Sheffield | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Carers/Attendance Allowance, Access Card +1, Deaf Register, BD8/CVI or professional letter |
| Victoria Palace Theatre | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus registration number (free) or Access Card linked to DMT account |
| Warner Bros. Studio Tour London | Accepted | Free | DLA, PIP, ESA or AA letter, Freedom Pass (D logo), Blue Badge, DID card, Access Card or doctor's letter |
| Warwick Castle | Accepted | Free | DLA/PIP, Attendance or Carer's Allowance, ESA, Blue Badge, BD8/CVI, local authority registration, assistance dog ID or Access Card +1 |
| Wembley Stadium | Accepted | Unconfirmed | Nimbus Access Card or Wembley Digital Access Pass required for accessible tickets |
| West Midlands Safari Park | Accepted | Free | Nimbus registration or Access Card; CVI for blind/VI visitors (1 free companion) |
Venues not listed here do not mention the Access Card on their official pages. Check each venue page for the proof it does accept.
Built from our venue data, last checked 3 October 2026. How we check.