In order to assist guests with disabilities, we require anyone who has the supporting evidence and is issued with a Ride Access Pass to be accompanied onto the rides by a helper.
Carer tickets can be reserved online here.
Three helpers per disabled guest can use the Ride Access Pass on any of the Rides and Attractions.
The primary helper must be at least 14 years old, and in the view of THORPE PARK Resort, able to take primary responsibility during emergencies and decision making. This helper is required to sit within the same carriage, boat, seat or row as the disabled guest they are assisting.
Although our employees are eager to provide the best service possible, they are not trained in lifting or carrying techniques and therefore cannot provide physical assistance. Helpers must be able to assist with loading and offloading or any physical assistance that may be needed; this may involve the lifting and transfer of the disabled guest from the ride carriage into an evacuation chair at high levels.
For proof of disability please bring ONE of the following forms of documentation to obtain a free carers ticket:
-Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book
-Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award
-Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
-A valid Blue Badge
-In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI)
-A local authority registration document which is local to the attraction where it is being submitted
-A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card
-Credibility’s Access Card with +1 symbol