Whilst we’re all feeling the pinch with the cost of living at the moment, low income households in particularly have faced significant financial hardship.  We’re starting to see a number of top visitor attractions beginning to acknowledge the difficulties low income families have in accessing leisure facilities at this time and taken steps to offer reduced price tickets.  Each attraction offers varying terms and conditions so best to check with each attraction to avoid disappointment.

1. London Zoo; Reduced Priced Universal Credit Tickets

Low income families can pick up reduced priced tickets to the London Zoo. This discounted ticket offer is only available to those on selected benefits where you can book tickets for up to 6 people per household.  You must book in advance with this offer, (not available at the gate), and you will need to provide documentation on the gate.  London Zoo also runs a scheme, for people living in Greater London, that provides discounted tickets to refugees, people with additional needs or disabilities and people over the age of 60 and may be at risk of isolation. More information available at London Zoo; Universal Credit Tickets.

2. Whipsnade Zoo; Reduced Priced Universal Credit Tickets

Low income families can pick up tickets to Whipsnade Zoo from . This discounted ticket offer is available to those in receipt of any of the following; Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance. You must book in advance with this offer, (it is not available at the gate), where you will need to provide documentation on the gate and you can book tickets for up to 6 people per household.

More details available at Whipsnade Zoo; Universal Credit Tickets.

3. Edinburgh Zoo Tickets from £7pp

Low income families can pick up reduced price tickets to Edinburgh Zoo from just £7pp.  Eligible benefit recipients include Universal Credit, income-related Employment & Support Allowance or Job Seeker’s Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit & Income Support. You can purchase tickets for up to 6 people per household where you will need to provide proof of eligibility plus named ID and tickets must be booked in advance. More details available over at Edinburgh Zoo Universal Credit Tickets.

London Zoo, (photo; Phil Loach)

Cheap Tickets For Low Income Families;  London Attractions

1. Tower of London; Tickets from £1pp

We’re always searching for Cheap Tickets for the Tower of London so this £1pp ticket offer for low income families in receipt of select benefits is certainly of interest to us. You can claim £1 tickets for up to 6 people within one household where only one person in the household needs to show supporting documents. You can book online in advance to guarantee entry, (there are walk-in tickets available but only subject to availability).  Present your reservation, proof of eligibility & proof of ID for the person who booked the tickets to collect your tickets from the kiosk on the day. More information available from the Tower of London £1 Tickets.

2. Westminster Abbey Tickets for £1

Low income families in receipt of selected benefits can pick up admission to Westminster Abbey for just £1, (for up to 1 adult & 1 child). Eligible benefits include Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Income-based JSA, Income-related ESA & Working Tax Credit. Tickets cannot be booked in advance, simply show your Universal Credit letter at the entrance on the day. More information available over at £1 Entry to Westminster Abbey.

3. The Cutty Sark Tickets from £2pp

Low income families can pick up £2pp tickets for the Cutty Sark for up to 6 people per household.  Eligible benefits include Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance where tickets needed to be booked in advance.  Simple provide documentary proof and ID on the day of your visit with more details available over at The Cutty Sark £2 Tickets for Low Income Families.

4. St Paul’s Cathedral Sightseeing Tickets from £1pp

Pick up £1 sightseeing tickets for St Paul’s Cathedral for one adult and up to 4 children, (age 6-17 years) for those on low incomes.  Eligible benefits include Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance where can tickets can be purchased online or at the door.  Simply provide supporting documentation on the day with more information available over at £1 Sightseeing Tickets for St Paul’s Cathedral.

5. The King’s Gallery, (London & Edinburgh)

Both the King’s Gallery in London & Edinburgh offer £1 tickets for those in receipt of any of the following benefits; Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, pension Credit, Employment & Support Allowance, Income Support & Jobseeker’s Allowance. Tickets for £1 are available for up to 6 people per household with only one person per household needing to show supporting documentation. More details available at the King’s Gallery £1 Tickets.

6. London Transport Museum; Tickets from £1pp

The London Transport Museum is offering tickets from just £1pp for those in receipt of Universal Credit or Pension Credit that offers you unlimited visits throughout the year.  Furthermore children, (17 years and under), gain free entry too.  Remember that you will need to provide documentary proof on the day with more information available at London Transport Museum Tickets from £1pp.

7. HMS Belfast; Tickets for £3pp

HMS Belfast in London offers £3 tickets for those in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, ESA, Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance. Discounted tickets must be book online in advance where eligible recipients can purchase up to 5 discounted tickets per household.  On the day, you’ll need to show specific supporting documents as proof of eligibility. More information available at HMS Belfast; £3 Tickets.

Yeomen Warders at the Tower of London, (photo; Phil Loach)

Cheap Tickets For Low Income Families; Palaces, Houses & Gardens

1. RHS Gardens for £1 Entry

RHS Gardens offer some great membership offers but this £1 entry deal is a great boost for to low income households.  Each of the 5 RHS gardens, (Bridgewater, Wisley, Harlow Carr, Hyde Hall & Rosemoor) all offer this £1 entry deal for those in receipt of select benefits.  You can book up to 6 tickets with only one member of the party needing to be in receipt of benefits.  You will need to present proof of  benefits on arrival at the garden. This offer applies to standard garden entry only and is not valid on separately ticketed events such as RHS Glow.  Tickets are limited so worth booking in advance at the RHS garden of your choice.

2. Kew Gardens; Tickets from £1pp

Kew Gardens, and its sister site at Wakehurst in Sussex, have introduced a reduced ticket offer for those in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Employment & Support Allowance.  Tickets are priced from just £1pp.  You’ve the option of booking in advance or paying at the gate with this offer and visitors can also purchase up to 4 additional tickets for children, (4-15 years). Proof of benefits must be provided on the day. More information available at Kew Gardens Tickets from £1pp.

3. Kensington Palace; Tickets from £1pp

Pick up £1 tickets for a day visit to Kensington Palace for those in receipt of select benefits.  You can claim £1 tickets for up to 6 people per household and only one person per household need to show supporting documentation.  More details available at Kensington Palace £1 tickets for Low Income Families.

4. Hampton Court Palace Tickets from £1

All Historic Royal Palaces including Hampton Court Palace offer £1 tickets for those in receipt of select benefits.  Day tickets for £1 are available for up to 6 people per household with only one person per household needing to show supporting documentation.  More details available Hampton Court Palace £1 tickets.

5. Chatsworth Tickets from £3pp

Low income families in receipt of selected benefits can take advantage of discounted tickets to Chatsworth from just £3pp, (£1 for children).  Admission includes access to Chatsworth House, gardens, farmyard & adventure playground where tickets must be booked in advance. Good to know that tickets are available on a first come first saved basis so worth being flexible with your dates and proof of eligibility will be required on the day. More information available over at Chatsworth House Universal Credit Tickets from £3pp.

RHS Gardens, (photo; Phil Loach)

Cheap Tickets For Low Income Families; More Attractions

Eden Project; Tickets from £15pp

The Eden Project is offering low income households in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit or UK Legacy Benefits tickets for just £15 an adult & £7.50 a child for single day entry.  You are advised to book in advance to take advantage of this offer as only a limited number of discounted tickets are available at the gate. Households can book up to 4 tickets at this reduced price, (up to 2 adults & 2 children) & you will need to provide documentation and ID on the day of your visit.  More information available at the Eden Project; Universal Credit/Pension Credit Day Ticket.

Free Entry to York Castle Museum

Low income household can pick up free entry to the York Castle Museum for those in receipt of means tested benefits.  This free entry offer includes all children living within the household when valid documentation is presented on the day.  More information available over at York Castle Museum.

IWM Duxford; Tickets for £3pp

IWM Duxford offers £3 tickets for those in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit & other named benefits. Discounted tickets must be book online in advance where eligible recipients can purchase up to 5 discounted tickets per household.  On the day, you’ll need to show specific supporting documents as proof of eligibility. More information available at IWM Duxford; £3 Tickets.