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Days out with a carer ticket in the North East
Many venues let an essential carer or companion in free or at a reduced price. The rules differ, so here is what each place in the North East says on its own website, including any proof they ask for.
Every entry comes from the venue's own website and links to it. Details change, so check before you go.
| Place | What they say | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Beamish, The Living Museum of the North Beamish | Companion or carer of a disabled visitor admitted free. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland Town Hall Bishop Auckland | Free essential companion ticket; Access Card, CEA card or disability badge accepted as proof. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Diggerland Durham Langley Park | Free carer for each paying registered disabled visitor; original proof required; carers must be over 12. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Gala Durham Durham | Free personal assistant ticket for disabled customers who need support. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Hall Hill Farm Lanchester | One carer free with each paying disabled visitor. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Kynren Bishop Auckland | Essential Companion tickets; the companion must be able to assist, particularly in an emergency | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Raby Castle Staindrop, Darlington | Carer tickets are available with a valid carer's ID; buy tickets for the rest of your group and the carer's ticket is issued on the day | Their page Checked 31 Oct 2026 |
| The Auckland Project Bishop Auckland | Free ticket for a personal assistant or essential carer of a disabled visitor (ID needed) | Their page Checked 31 Oct 2026 |
| Alnwick Castle Alnwick | Carers of disabled visitors go free with proof (carer's allowance letter, GP letter or carer card). | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Northumberland Zoo Felton, Morpeth | One adult carer free, with proof such as a DWP letter confirming PIP or DLA, a Blue Badge, or an Access Card with the +1 logo | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Queen's Hall Arts Hexham | Free Essential Companion and Carer tickets for all performances, booked direct with the Box Office. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Seaton Delaval Hall (National Trust) Seaton Delaval | National Trust lets disabled visitors bring one or two carers or companions free. An Essential Companion pass makes this easier but is not required | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| The Alnwick Garden Alnwick | Free carer ticket with a full price ticket, arranged by phone or [email protected]. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Vue Cramlington Cramlington | Vue accepts the CEA card at all its UK cinemas, so a carer can get a free ticket. Vue also offers a 2:1 carer arrangement; contact Vue customer services to apply. Vue Cramlington says CEA card tickets can be bought in person at the venue | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Whitehouse Farm Centre Morpeth | Essential Companion ticket £9 for Access Card +1/+2 holders, Nimbus cards, carer ID or the free WHF digital pass | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| ARC Stockton Stockton-on-Tees | Free companion ticket where a companion is an access need. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Billingham Forum (Tees Active) Billingham | Carers Assist: carers go free when assisting | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Middlesbrough | Carers free; concession rate for disabled visitors | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Darlington Hippodrome Darlington | Free companion ticket for an essential companion, with qualifying documents. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Hopetown Darlington Darlington | Carer and essential companion tickets for paid events. No evidence is asked for on arrival | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Middlesbrough Theatre Middlesbrough | Free personal assistant ticket at the theatre's discretion, booked by phone with evidence. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Museum of Hartlepool Hartlepool | Admission is free for everyone, including carers | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Preston Park Museum and Grounds Stockton-on-Tees | Disabled visitors can bring one carer free when paying for a full adult or child ticket, with proof of entitlement | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Showcase Cinema de Lux Teesside Thornaby | The CEA card is accepted | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Stockton Globe Stockton-on-Tees | Free ATG Access Membership Scheme lets eligible members book essential companion tickets. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead | Carers go to events free; request a free carer ticket for paid events by email | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Blaydon Leisure Centre (Better) Blaydon | Carers go free if they are there to support another customer (Gateshead Council's page on Better's offer for children with disabilities) | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Dunston Leisure Centre SEND Swim Dunston, Gateshead | Carers enter free when supporting another customer, and a second carer can come if needed. Children with SEND get free casual swimming with the SEND Leisure Pass. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Heworth Leisure Centre (Better) Gateshead | Carers go free if they are there to support another customer (Gateshead Council's page on Better's offer for children with disabilities). Parents, carers or support workers can join in the water at SEND swims when needed | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Jarrow Community Pool SEND Family Swim Jarrow | Free for the whole family including siblings | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Jarrow Hall Jarrow | Carers go free when supporting another paying visitor | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Life Science Centre Newcastle upon Tyne | Free carer ticket, booked online, proof on arrival. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Newcastle Falcons, Kingston Park Newcastle upon Tyne | Free personal assistant/companion ticket with proof of medium/enhanced DLA or enhanced PIP. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Newcastle Trampoline Park and Gym (Better) Newcastle upon Tyne | Carers attend SEND sessions free; carer tickets must be booked online in advance. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne | Free carer or companion ticket via the box office. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Segedunum Roman Fort Wallsend | One support worker, family member or friend admitted free. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Souter Lighthouse and The Leas (National Trust) Whitburn, Sunderland | National Trust lets disabled visitors bring one or two carers or companions free. An Essential Companion pass makes this easier but is not required | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| St James' Park Autism Friendly Stadium Tour Newcastle upon Tyne | One free parent or personal assistant ticket with each paid ticket (£15 over 16s, £6 under 15s). | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Sunderland Empire Sunderland | Essential companion tickets for members of the free ATG Access Scheme. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Gateshead | Free Personal Assistant tickets once registered with the free Access Scheme. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| The Special Lioness: Roaring Rainforest Washington | £5 per child; an adult or carer goes free | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Tyne Theatre and Opera House Newcastle upon Tyne | Free carer tickets for all shows, booked via the Box Office with proof of eligibility. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Tynemouth Aquarium Tynemouth | One carer free with each disabled guest ticket, proof required, bought at the gate. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tyneside Cinema Newcastle upon Tyne | Discounted tickets with companions free at relaxed screenings. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| WWT Washington Wetland Centre Washington | Essential helpers get free entry when they are assisting a disabled visitor | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
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