Blenheim Palace carer tickets and visitor rules

Blenheim Palace gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.

Carer ticketFree
Carers allowed
1 free carer per disabled visitor
Proof
Blue Badge
How to book
No pre-booking; tell staff at the gate on arrival (Christmas event companion tickets pre-booked via Ticketek)
Bag size
Small bag only inside the Palace
Re-entry
Not allowed

Carer and companion tickets

Carers allowed
1 free carer per disabled visitor
Proof accepted
Accessibility page and FAQ say for Blue Badge holders; terms say disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Access schemes recognised
Blue Badge
How to book
No pre-booking; tell staff at the gate on arrival (Christmas event companion tickets pre-booked via Ticketek)

Accessible seating, viewing and queues

What is available
Level access to state rooms, cafes and gardens; wheelchair and scooter hire (pre-book 24 hours); BSL and touch tours; quiet sessions

Bag policy

Maximum bag size
Small bag only inside the Palace
Bag rules
Small bags must be carried on your front in the Palace; large bags and rucksacks not allowed in the Palace
Bag storage
Limited paid lockers for rucksacks only, first come first served; no suitcases

Visitor rules

Re-entry
Not allowed
Age rules
Under 3s free; 16 and under must be with an adult 18+
Payment
Cashless

Good to know

Carers go free with no need to book; just tell staff at the gate. The whole site is card only, and choosing Gift Aid turns your ticket into a free Annual Pass.

Sources and last check

Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.

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