special disabled day out rates.
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Hi all,
Carers go free at Leicester National Space Centre :-)
Suzanne
And the disabled persons ticket is also at the concession (£10) rate rather than the full (£12) rate - was a pleasant surprise when DH and I took the kids earlier this week
Although for a manual wheelchair, the slope from the doors up to the carpark is a bit of a slog, so be warned.DFW Nerd no. 884 - Proud to [strike]be dealing with[/strike] have dealt with my debts0 -
does anyone know if the carers concessions to get into alton towers i.e 2 carers(i am in receipt of top rate disability)still count if i use my tesco clubcard points to buy my yearly pass? and just to let you know that most theatres in london allow your carer in free if you phone beforehand.this is my firsr post!!:-)0
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I think that is something you will need to contact alton towers direct about. I know with individual tickets there are concessions but not sure regarding annual pass.
This is the info on the merlin pass website:
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I am a Guest with a disability, what exclusive Annual Pass package do you offer?
As a guest with a disability, we understand the need for independency and want to work with you to enjoy out attractions. To this end we have put together a package for our Annual Pass that entitles you to the following:- Complimentary Carer pass
This is transferable and is not tied to a particular person for the period of your membership. - Access to attractions Disability scheme
For further details and benefits please visit the Guest Services Department upon arrival at your chosen attraction.
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FEB challenge £128/£270 balance £142
£2 saving club £1400 - Complimentary Carer pass
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Chester zoo and Blue Planet Aquarium - last time we visited the carer went free. As posted earlier lots of places have concessions but not posted/shown on websites or leaflets. Always ask.
Legoland also had consessions but can't remember what.
Disney Paris went out of their way - our Daughter had an exit pass and also had "fast tracked" photos with all the characters that were out and about.
It's not my style but sometimes you need to be a bit bold - we queued to visit the Eiffel Tower only to be told when we got to the front of the queue that we should have made ourselves known and there would have been no need to queue - downside you can only go to the second floor (actually, that was high enough!).
Forgot to mention the cinema - you can apply for a CEA card which entitles the holder to a free ticket for their carer. www.ceacard.co.uk it has an annual fee of around a fiver but if you're a regular cinema goer it's worth it.
Last thought is theatre goers again carers often get a reduced or free ticket. I have found this differs between theatres though and you may need to find out the dedicated telephone number for "disabled" bookings!! Recently, at a local counicl owned theatre, I was told we didn't qualify for a free carers ticket as my daughter was not a wheelchair user. Free carer tickets were only given to those persons who could not evacuate the theatre, in an emergency, without assistance. My daughter, whilst not a wheelchair user, cannot access or evacuate(!) a seat without assistance when there's no emergency so didn't understand this logic! Lastly, don't forget most theatres have a level access through a side/back door. For us this is great as although our little girl can manage a some steps, stairs we avoid. Theatres we've visited are the Opera House Manchester, Buxton Opera House, Palace Theatre MAnchester. Cannot recommend the Nynex now although may have improved.0 -
I've just become a member of Edinburgh Zoo as a disabled person at a cost of £32 for the year, carer goes free. You get quite a lot for the money, including entry to loads of other zoos and animal parks in UK an Europe. Single admission is £9 I think, and carer goes free. https://www.rzss.org.uk0
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Not long come back from Paris. My husband uses a stick and has a blue badge. If you take this with you you can get to the top of the Eiffel tower at reduced rates for the disabled and a carer (it's on their website)
The French are deffinetly more accomodating to the disabled than this country.
Bristol Zoo offer a reduced rate for the disabled and the carer goes in for free.
Aberglasney Gardens (South Wales) do the same.0 -
Great thread with lots of info. But if you need to display your blue badge to park then what is acceptable as proof of disability ? your blue badge has a photo on it so is good proof. do places accept your original DLA letter that was sent when you were awarded DLA, this is over 4 years old in my case. I walk with a stick but show no other signs of disabilty as i have a pain/nerve condition.
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garageburt wrote: »Great thread with lots of info. But if you need to display your blue badge to park then what is acceptable as proof of disability ? your blue badge has a photo on it so is good proof. do places accept your original DLA letter that was sent when you were awarded DLA, this is over 4 years old in my case. I walk with a stick but show no other signs of disabilty as i have a pain/nerve condition.
i would be interested to hear what is accepted where
I have often thought this myself. But for things like zoo's and parks etc my husband needs to be a wheelchair as it is just to far for him to walk.
Yours
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garageburt wrote: »do places accept your original DLA letter that was sent when you were awarded DLA, this is over 4 years old in my case.
Hi, once a year, about February, you will get a letter confirming your DLA entitlement for the coming year. I show that when I can't show my blue badge, as it is always current.
It is also worth getting a disabled bus pass, even if you don't use publis transport, as it has your photo and clearly states that you are disabled - it is also small enough to keep in your purse or wallet.I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.0 -
Hi. I like going to stately homes etc and find that many National Trust houses let carers in for free, but I think there are exceptions, so please check before you go! The only problem with most of the houses is that disabled access is poor (they can't stick a lift in a Grade 2 listed Georgian manor house!), so again, please check what is accessable to you, to make sure it's worth the visit.
Hope this helps.
Jo.When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When life gives you chocolate......eat it! :rotfl:0
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