Which venues accept a Blue Badge as proof for a carer ticket
40 of the 166 venues we track accept a Blue Badge as proof for a carer ticket. 14 state that they do not.
| Venue | Blue Badge | Carer ticket | Other proof accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Blackpool Zoo | Accepted | Free | Proof of disability dated within last 24 months; staff may ask to see it |
| Blenheim Palace | Accepted | Free | Accessibility page and FAQ say for Blue Badge holders; terms say disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Cornish Seal Sanctuary | Accepted | Free | Blue Badge, DLA letter, or doctor's or specialist's note |
| Gulliver's World Warrington | Accepted | Discounted | Blue Badge, or DLA/PIP letter with photo ID of named person |
| Hampton Court Palace | Accepted | Free | Supporting documents such as Blue Badge or DLA letter (needed for extra companions or on-site) |
| Kensington Palace | Accepted | Free | Supporting documents such as Blue Badge or PIP letter (on the day or for extra companions) |
| Kew Gardens | Accepted | Free | Blue Badge, PIP or DLA letter or equivalent (stated for events) |
| LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham | Accepted | Free | Blue Badge, DLA letter or doctor's note |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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+ |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Hunstanton | Accepted | Free | Blue Badge, DLA letter, or doctor's or specialist's note on the day |
| SEA LIFE Loch Lomond | Accepted | Free | NHS or professional letter (within 2 years), Blue Badge with photo ID, DLA/DWP/PIP letter, or international proof with ISA symbol |
| 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+ |
| SEA LIFE Weymouth | Accepted | Free | Blue Badge, DLA letter, or doctor's or specialist's documentation |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Yorkshire Wildlife Park | Accepted | Discounted | Disabled guest: Blue Badge, DLA, PIP or similar (originals, copies or photos accepted); carer ID such as care home or employer letter |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Not accepted | Discounted | Nimbus ID (free) or Access Card; Blue Badge, doctor's notes and DLA/PIP not accepted |
| Longleat | Not accepted | Unconfirmed | Access Card or Longleat Digital Access Pass (from 2026); Blue Badge, PIP or GP letters no longer accepted on the day |
| O2 Academy Birmingham | Not 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 | Not 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 | Not 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 | Not 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 | Not 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 Leeds | Not 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 | Not 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 | Not 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 Sheffield | Not 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 Forum Kentish Town | Not 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 |
| Stadium of Light | Not accepted | Free | Enhanced PIP or DLA (care or mobility), enhanced Attendance Allowance, or visual impairment certificate, issued within 12 months; Blue/Orange Badge not accepted on its own |
| Stamford Bridge | Not accepted | Free | DLA middle/higher rate, PIP standard/enhanced daily living or enhanced mobility, SDA, ESA or Attendance Allowance, hospital letter, CVI or local authority registration, or War Pensioners Mobility Supplement, dated within a year; Blue or Orange Badge not accepted |
Venues not listed here do not mention the Blue Badge 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.