Hampton Court Palace carer tickets and visitor rules
Hampton Court Palace gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.
Carer ticketFree
- Carers allowed
- 1 per disabled visitor (more with supporting documents)
- Proof
- Supporting documents such as Blue Badge or DLA letter (needed for extra companions or on-site)
- How to book
- Book online with your ticket or get on the day at the Ticket Office; email the access team with booking reference for extra companions
- Re-entry
- Allowed
Carer and companion tickets
- Carers allowed
- 1 per disabled visitor (more with supporting documents)
- Proof accepted
- Supporting documents such as Blue Badge or DLA letter (needed for extra companions or on-site)
- Access schemes recognised
- Not published by the venue
- How to book
- Book online with your ticket or get on the day at the Ticket Office; email the access team with booking reference for extra companions
Accessible seating, viewing and queues
- What is available
- Not stated (wheelchairs and outdoor electric buggies first come, first served)
Bag policy
- Maximum bag size
- Not published by the venue
- Bag rules
- Not published by the venue
- Bag storage
- Lockers in the Buggy Store, Clock Court
Visitor rules
- Re-entry
- Allowed
- Age rules
- Under 16s must be with an adult
- Payment
- Not stated (parking machines take card)
Good to know
Carers go free and the palace always keeps space for them, even on busy days. You can leave and come back by showing your ticket at the West Gate or Rose Garden entrance.
Sources and last check
Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.
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