Free Theme Parks Tickets

& Queue Jumping

Family tickets to Alton Towers for your seriously ill or disabled child

Queue jumping pass for you Autistic child

Discount or free Theme Park tickets for carers of disabled children

Free Theme Park Tickets

Have you applied to Merlin’s Magic Wand Charity yet?

You can apply for up to 5 tickets (for the child and immediate family members) to have a day out at one Merlin’s attraction. These include: Thorpe Park , Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers Resort, LEGOLAND Windsor, LEGOLAND Billund, LEGOLAND Deutschland, Heide Park Resort and Gardaland, London Eye, Madame Tussauds and more.

Eligibility:

You can apply for a seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged children (aged 2 - 18 incl). These applications must be made by EITHER parents/guardians of these children OR organisations which work with these children. Have a look at their website for more information. Note: It can take 13 weeks to receive your tickets. Merlin's Wand Charity
 Merlin’s Magic Wand does not provide exit passes these can be arranged directly through attractions. (See below)

Free Adult Tickets

Most theme parks and attractions will give you a free carers ticket. This gives you free admission when you or another adult accompanies your disabled child. Call in advance to check what each attraction offers, some even do a special price for your disabled child as well. Don't forget to ask about disabled parking!

Queue jumping

Most theme parks are sensitive to visitors with additional needs and recognise that for some children, waiting in a long line just isn't going to be an option.
 Alton Towers, for example, has a fantastic policy for kids that can't do queues, including those on the autistic spectrum. They will fast-track the child and their family (a limited number of visitors of course).

A few other things to know before you go:

• ID for your child’s condition varies, so we recommend you take copies of your Blue Badge, DLA, CEA card, Carers card or anything else you can think of, just in case.
• You may find you can’t go on certain rides because of your child’s mobility – check ahead of time. Being turned away at the gate can spoil a great day.
• It’s a good idea to mark the disabled toilets on the map when you arrive.
• You will be allowed to bring a guide dog but not on the rides!

ThemeParks-UK

This is your independent guide to UK theme parks

All the information you need on the UK's most popular theme parks, including reviews of the best rides, opening times, ticket prices, how to get there, where to stay, events, top tips and lots more.

Here are a few park-specific disabled guides to look through, but there are many more nationwide, so contact them directly for more information.

Disability Access Guides

• Thorpe Park
• Legoland
• Chessington World of Adventure
• Drayton Manor
• Oakwood Theme Park
• Gullivers

Gullivers has six different parks in three different locations. Check out each location for specific disabled-friendly information.