Disability discounts for days out and travel
There may be discounts available to you for attractions, activities and travel, such as:
Free or discounted companion tickets
Companion tickets are often available at:
Each venue will say what proof they need. Proof of disability could be:
If you're sending proof, make sure this is a copy and not the original document.
Discount passes and deals
Purpl Discounts offers discounts to help offset the cost of living with disability.
https://www.purpldiscounts.com/
Discounted travel
You can get discounted or free travel in England and Wales, including:
If you’re charged more for access
Services, buildings and public transport should be accessible to everyone under the Equality Act 2010 . If they are not accessible for your specific needs, you can ask for a ‘reasonable adjustment’. Adjustments can include:
If you think you are paying more, contact the venue or company about this before buying a ticket. You could do this by phone, email or through social media.
If the attraction or event might sell out, contact their customer service team as soon as possible after buying the ticket.
If they cannot help or give you an answer, ask for their complaints procedure. You’ll need to follow it to the end before you can take any legal action for discrimination.
There may be discounts available to you for attractions, activities and travel, such as:
- cinemas, theatres and galleries
- events and concerts
- historic buildings and gardens
- theme parks and zoos
- train and bus travel
- money off the price of tickets for you
- free or discounted companion tickets for your PA, Carer, or friend
Free or discounted companion tickets
Companion tickets are often available at:
- music and performance venues
- theatres and cinemas
- paid shows at museums and galleries
- sport clubs
- National Trust and English Heritage for historic buildings and gardens in the UK
- Cadw for historic buildings and gardens in Wales
- CEA card for cinema visits
- Merlin entertainment for UK attractions
Each venue will say what proof they need. Proof of disability could be:
- your Blue Badge
- a disability benefit letter
- a signed medical letter from your consultant or GP
- certification of visual impairment
- an Access Card which you can buy to show your access needs
If you're sending proof, make sure this is a copy and not the original document.
Discount passes and deals
Purpl Discounts offers discounts to help offset the cost of living with disability.
https://www.purpldiscounts.com/
Discounted travel
You can get discounted or free travel in England and Wales, including:
- a third off rail fares for you and another person with a Disabled Persons Railcard.
- free or discounted bus travel in England with a disabled person’s bus pass.
- discounted toll charges at some bridges, crossings and tunnels (GOV.UK)
- discounted travel with Isle of Wight ferries
- 2 for 1 entry to UK attractions when you travel by train with National Rail.
If you’re charged more for access
Services, buildings and public transport should be accessible to everyone under the Equality Act 2010 . If they are not accessible for your specific needs, you can ask for a ‘reasonable adjustment’. Adjustments can include:
- accessible seating
- bringing a friend or PA with you
- audio description or subtitles
If you think you are paying more, contact the venue or company about this before buying a ticket. You could do this by phone, email or through social media.
If the attraction or event might sell out, contact their customer service team as soon as possible after buying the ticket.
If they cannot help or give you an answer, ask for their complaints procedure. You’ll need to follow it to the end before you can take any legal action for discrimination.
