Free carer tickets at UK venues, compared
139 of the 166 UK venues we track give an essential carer or companion a free ticket. 9 offer a discount instead, and 18 do not publish a price.
A free carer ticket usually needs two things: a paid ticket for the disabled visitor, and proof that they need support. The most widely recognised proof is the Nimbus Access Card with a +1 symbol (97 of 166 venues), followed by a PIP or DLA award letter. A Blue Badge works at 40 venues.
The exceptions that charge
- Adventure Island: Up to 2 carers per person at half price
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach: 1 for +1 symbol, 2 for +2 symbol
- Gulliver's World Warrington: 1 essential carer at concession rate
- Lapland UK: 1 PA per booking at 50% off; 2:1 needs get a second PA free; adults needing support get a free PA
- Lyric Theatre (London): 1 carer/companion (access pricing on up to 2 seats)
- National Theatre: 1 companion
- Palace Theatre (London): 1 carer/companion (access pricing on up to 2 seats)
- Paultons Park: +1 or +2 per Access Card symbol; 50% off carer entry
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park: 1 carer per Accessible ticket at a flat carer rate
Theme parks
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Island | Discounted | Up to 2 carers per person at half price | Not stated |
| Alton Towers Resort | Free | 1 free essential companion per disabled guest; a 2nd if documents show need | Not stated |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Discounted | 1 for +1 symbol, 2 for +2 symbol | A4 (advised) |
| Chessington World of Adventures Resort | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest; a 2nd with a GP or NHS letter showing need | Not stated |
| Drayton Manor Resort | Free | Up to 2 companions (+1 or +2) as assessed by Nimbus | Not stated |
| Flamingo Land Resort | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest; more only if management agrees | Not stated |
| Gulliver's World Warrington | Discounted | 1 essential carer at concession rate | Not stated |
| LEGOLAND Windsor Resort | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest; a 2nd with a school, GP or consultant letter showing need | Not stated |
| Paultons Park | Discounted | +1 or +2 per Access Card symbol; 50% off carer entry | Not stated |
| Thorpe Park | Free | 1 free carer per disabled guest | Not stated |
Zoos and attractions
| 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 |
Arenas
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBA Voyage | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated (large bags discouraged; suitcases not allowed) |
| Alexandra Palace | Free | 1:1 | 30x20x10cm, one small bag |
| AO Arena | Free | Not stated | Approx A4 (30x20x20cm), one small bag per person |
| Aviva Studios | Free | Not stated | A4 (21 x 29.7 cm) may apply at some events |
| Bournemouth International Centre | Free | Not stated | 35cm x 40cm x 19cm |
| bp pulse LIVE Birmingham | Unconfirmed | Not stated | 21cm x 30cm x 19cm (A4), max two compartments |
| Brighton Centre | Free | Not stated | 21cm x 30cm x 19cm (A4) |
| Co-op Live | Free | Companion seat next to the accessible ticket, where the event offers one | A4, one small bag |
| Connexin Live Hull | Free | 1 companion per disabled guest | 35cm x 40cm x 19cm |
| First Direct Bank Arena | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| M&S Bank Arena Liverpool | Unconfirmed | Not stated | A4 |
| Motorpoint Arena Nottingham | Free | Not stated | 35cm x 40cm x 19cm |
| OVO Arena Wembley | Free | Not stated | 30x40x20cm |
| OVO Hydro | Free | 1 per accessible ticket; more by phone | Under A3 (30x42cm) |
| P&J Live | Free | 1 companion per guest needing assistance | 35cm x 40cm x 19cm |
| The O2 | Free | 1 PA per accessible ticket online; 2+ PAs by phone | A4, one bag per person |
| The O2 Belfast | Free | 1 companion per wheelchair user in wheelchair areas | Not stated |
| Utilita Arena Birmingham | Unconfirmed | Not stated | A4 (21x30x19cm) |
| Utilita Arena Cardiff | Free | Not stated | A4 (29cm x 21cm x 15cm) |
| Utilita Arena Newcastle | Free | 1 companion per disabled guest | Not stated (small bags only) |
| Utilita Arena Sheffield | Free | Not stated | A3 (30x40x20cm) |
Stadiums
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allianz Stadium Twickenham | Free | 1 per disabled spectator | A4 |
| Anfield | Unconfirmed | Up to 2 PAs per wheelchair user | Not stated |
| Craven Cottage | Free | 1 complimentary personal assistant ticket, seated next to the supporter | Not stated |
| Elland Road (Leeds United) | Free | 1 per disabled supporter | A4 |
| Emirates Stadium | Free | Not stated | A4 |
| Etihad Stadium | Free | Not stated | A4 |
| Hampden Park | Unconfirmed | Not stated | A4 |
| Hill Dickinson Stadium | Unconfirmed | Personal Assistant ticket for supporters registered disabled with the club | A4 |
| London Stadium | Free | Not stated | A4 |
| Molineux (Wolverhampton Wanderers) | Free | Not stated | A4 |
| Old Trafford | Free | Not stated | 20x15x5cm |
| Principality Stadium | Free | 1, or more if shown on Access Card | 35x40x19cm |
| Scottish Gas Murrayfield | Free | 1 per wheelchair, ambulant or hearing-impaired ticket | A4 (30x21x21cm) |
| Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace) | Free | 1 per disabled supporter | A4 (297 x 210 x 210mm) |
| St James' Park (Newcastle United) | Free | 1 per disabled supporter | A4 |
| Stadium of Light | Free | 1 personal assistant admitted free where the need is identified; must be 18+ | Not stated |
| Stamford Bridge | Free | 1 complimentary personal assistant ticket for eligible accessible supporters | A4, max 30 x 20 x 10cm |
| The Kia Oval (Surrey CCC) | Free | 1 per disabled supporter | 45cm x 30cm x 30cm, one bag per person |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Free | 1 PA; 2 subject to availability with documentation | A4 |
| Villa Park (Aston Villa) | Free | 1 per disabled supporter | Not stated |
| Wembley Stadium | Unconfirmed | Each wheelchair space and accessible seat has one companion seat | A4 (297x210x210mm), one small bag per person |
Concert halls and music venues
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eventim Apollo | Free | 1 per access ticket | A4 |
| Manchester Academy | Unconfirmed | 1 guest in access area | 40x40x20cm (Academy 1); A4 elsewhere |
| O2 Academy Birmingham | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Academy Bournemouth | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Academy Bristol | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Academy Brixton | Free | 1 per access customer | A4 (29.7x21x15cm) |
| O2 Academy Glasgow | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Academy Islington | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 Academy Leeds | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Academy Leicester | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Academy Liverpool | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Academy Oxford | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 Academy Sheffield | Free | 1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence) | One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm) |
| O2 Apollo Manchester | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 City Hall Newcastle | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 Forum Kentish Town | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 Institute Birmingham | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 Ritz Manchester | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester | Free | 1 companion per eligible customer | A4 (29.7 x 21 x 15cm), one small bag per person |
| Roundhouse | Free | 1 with Level 2 wheelchair spaces; others on request | Not stated |
| Royal Albert Hall | Free | 1 free Essential Companion with a paid ticket for the disabled person, subject to availability | 25 litres (approx 40x30x20cm), one bag per person |
| The Bridgewater Hall | Free | 1 PA ticket | 40x35x19cm |
Theatres
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Theatre | Free | 1 free Personal Assistant ticket per registered access member | Not stated |
| Apollo Victoria Theatre | Free | 1 free companion per member (2 with Access Card +2 or other official proof) | Not stated |
| Dominion Theatre | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Gillian Lynne Theatre | Free | 1 free Personal Assistant ticket per registered access member | Not stated |
| Liverpool Empire Theatre | Free | 1 companion per member as standard; a second needs Access Card with +2 symbol | Not stated |
| London Coliseum | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Standard rucksack or handbag size |
| London Palladium | Free | 1 free Personal Assistant ticket per registered access member | Not stated |
| Lyceum Theatre | Free | 1 free companion per member (2 with Access Card +2 or other official proof) | Not stated |
| Lyric Theatre (London) | Discounted | 1 carer/companion (access pricing on up to 2 seats) | Not stated |
| Manchester Opera House | Free | 1 companion per member as standard; a second needs Access Card with +2 symbol | Not stated (suitcases and large rucksacks not allowed) |
| National Theatre | Discounted | 1 companion | 50 x 30 x 20cm |
| Novello Theatre | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Palace Theatre (London) | Discounted | 1 carer/companion (access pricing on up to 2 seats) | Not stated |
| Palace Theatre Manchester | Free | 1 companion per member as standard; a second needs Access Card with +2 symbol | Not stated (suitcases and large rucksacks not allowed) |
| Phoenix Theatre (London) | Free | 1:1 (a second companion needs a +2 symbol) | Not stated |
| Prince Edward Theatre | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Prince of Wales Theatre | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Royal Opera House | Free | 1:1 | Not stated |
| Savoy Theatre | Free | 1:1 (a second companion needs a +2 symbol) | Not stated |
| Shakespeare's Globe | Unconfirmed | Not stated | 40 x 35 x 19cm |
| Sondheim Theatre | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Theatre Royal Drury Lane | Free | 1 free Personal Assistant ticket per registered access member | Not stated |
| Victoria Palace Theatre | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Not stated |
Cinema chains
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cineworld | Free | 1 per CEA cardholder | Not stated |
| Everyman Cinemas | Free | 1 carer free (2 if the CEA Card states two admissions) | Not stated |
| Light Cinemas | Free | 1 carer or companion | Not stated |
| ODEON Cinemas | Free | 1 per disabled guest (more via helpline) | Not stated |
| Picturehouse Cinemas | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| Showcase Cinemas | Free | 1 carer per CEA Card holder | Not stated |
| Vue Cinemas | Free | 1 with CEA Card; 2:1 via Customer Services | Not stated |
Events and festivals
| Venue | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | Max bag size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BST Hyde Park | Free | 1 PA per paying customer (more only for medical reasons) | A4 (297mm x 210mm x 210mm), one bag per person |
| Hyde Park Winter Wonderland | Free | 1:1 (companion must accompany the guest they support) | A4 size or standard handbag; small rucksacks |
| Lapland UK | Discounted | 1 PA per booking at 50% off; 2:1 needs get a second PA free; adults needing support get a free PA | Not stated |
| Silverstone | Free | 1 free PA ticket per disabled ticket holder (subject to availability and approval) | 20 litres |
| The Championships, Wimbledon | Free | 1 complimentary companion ticket per disabled guest (limited availability) | 40cm x 30cm x 30cm |
Venues that have not published a carer price
These venues mention companion seats or access booking but not the ticket price. Contact the access team before you book: ABBA Voyage, Anfield, bp pulse LIVE Birmingham, Dominion Theatre, Hampden Park, Hill Dickinson Stadium, London Coliseum, Longleat, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Manchester Academy, Novello Theatre, Prince Edward Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, Sondheim Theatre, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Victoria Palace Theatre, Wembley Stadium.
Built from our venue data, last checked 3 October 2026. How we check.