Many residents have enquired about affordable outings for family and friends. We have gathered a list of popular London attractions offering discounted entry for individuals receiving benefits. If you’re on Universal Credit or a similar scheme, explore the links below to check your eligibility for reduced-price tickets:
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Cutty Sark, Greenwich, London (£2):
Royal Museums Greenwich are introducing a new £2 ticket to the Cutty Sark for visitors receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance. Read the full details on their website.
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Kew Gardens (£1):
Kew Gardens boasts over 300 acres of landscape including a collection of 14,000 trees, four major glasshouses, art galleries, an award-winning children’s garden and the popular Hive installation, as well as free temporary festivals and exhibitions all year round. For people in receipt of Universal Credit or Pension Credit, they can gain entry to the gardens for £1. Read the full details on their website.
Image credit: London Museum Docklands
Image credit: London Museum Docklands
Mudlarks, London Docklands Museum (free):
General admission to London Museum Docklands and its free galleries is free. Tickets for those receiving Government Benefits are available for the Mudlarks family gallery (Mon – Fri on during term times only, not including bank holidays) and temporary exhibitions at London Museum Docklands for those receiving one of the following:
- Universal Credit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Housing Benefit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
Read the full details on their website.
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London Zoo, Regents Park (£3):
London Zoo have reduced price tickets to London Zoo available for those currently receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance.
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). Read the full details on their website.