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Days out with a carer ticket in the North West
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 West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Planet Aquarium Ellesmere Port | One free carer's ticket for eligible guests with proof; extra carers get a discounted ticket. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Chester Picturehouse Chester | A free ticket for an accompanying carer, booked with a CEA card | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Chester Zoo Upton by Chester | Visitors with disabilities may bring one carer free, collected from Ticket Sales with supporting documents. | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Jodrell Bank Lower Withington, Macclesfield | Carers and personal assistants are admitted free. | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Storyhouse Chester | Registered visitors who need a carer or essential companion can bring one at no extra cost | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| The Ice Cream Farm Tattenhall | One free carer entry ticket per booking when at least one entry ticket is bought | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Brewery Arts Kendal | One free ticket for a support worker or carer, with proof | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Lake District Wildlife Park Bassenthwaite | Free carer tickets when a visitor ticket is bought and proof is shown at reception | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Ravenglass | Carers travel free with a fare paying disabled passenger on production of a PIP or DLA certificate. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Theatre by the Lake Keswick | Relaxed performance tickets are £12. Under the access scheme, anyone with an access requirement can get a £12 ticket plus a £12 carer or companion ticket at any show, taken on trust with no evidence asked for and no booking fees | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Ullswater 'Steamers' Glenridding | Carers travel free on a one to one basis; book standard tickets and bring proof of PIP or DLA for a refund. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Vue Carlisle Carlisle | 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 Carlisle says CEA card tickets can be bought in person, online or by phoning customer services | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Manchester City Stadium Tour Manchester | A free ticket is available for a personal assistant accompanying a disabled visitor, with eligibility documents. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| People's History Museum Manchester | An Essential companion ticket is available for someone supporting a disabled visitor. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| SEA LIFE Manchester Trafford Centre, Manchester | One carer goes free with each disabled visitor. Carer tickets must be booked with a full paying ticket, and proof such as a Blue Badge with photo ID is shown on arrival | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| The Lowry Salford Quays | Access Register members can book an Essential Companion ticket for theatre shows at no charge. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Vue Altrincham Altrincham | 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 Altrincham says CEA card tickets can be bought in person, online or by phoning customer services | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Blackpool Zoo Blackpool | One free Essential Companion ticket per paying visitor with disabilities, with proof. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| The Blackpool Tower Blackpool | Carers are booked with a Disabled Guest Carer ticket. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Vue Cleveleys Thornton-Cleveleys | 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 Cleveleys says CEA card tickets can be bought in person, online or by phoning customer services | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Vue Preston Walton-le-Dale, Preston | 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 | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Burscough | Carers visit free and can ride the guided boat tour at no charge. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Knowsley Safari Prescot | A free carer ticket with a full price ticket, with proof such as Carers Allowance, DLA, PIP or Attendance Allowance. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Port Sunlight Museum Port Sunlight, Wirral | Carers and companions accompanying a disabled visitor go free and do not need a ticket | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Vue Birkenhead Birkenhead | 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 Birkenhead says CEA card tickets can be bought in person, online or by phoning customer services | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
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