Longleat has taken another step towards making its famous estate more welcoming for everyone, announcing a new partnership aimed at improving access for visitors with disabilities. The Wiltshire attraction is teaming up with Nimbus Disability to bring in the widely recognised Access Card, creating a smoother, more dignified system for those who need additional support.
For many visitors, proving the need for an essential companion currently means turning up with personal documents in hand — hardly the most relaxing start to a day out. The new scheme, which goes live for all tickets in 2026, removes that hurdle entirely.
Scott Ashman, Longleat’s Head of Operations, says the move reflects an ongoing effort to make the estate as inclusive as possible.
“We want every guest to feel supported, and to receive help when they need it,” he explains. “Nimbus Disability’s Access Card is already recognised across the UK, and working with them allows us to make the journey to Longleat simpler and more respectful for visitors who require extra assistance.”
The Access Card joins a growing set of measures designed to help guests navigate the estate comfortably. Longleat already provides an accessible map, sensory bags for those who may benefit from them, and signage designed with neurodiverse visitors in mind — all of which have been warmly received.
Nimbus Disability’s Director of Partnerships, Mark Briggs, says the collaboration will make a noticeable difference.
“We’re thrilled Longleat is adopting the Access Card scheme for their ticketing,” he says. “It streamlines the booking process for our hundreds of thousands of card holders. And for anyone who doesn’t yet have an Access Card, the Digital Access Pass — which is free — offers an easy alternative. It’s a significant step forward for accessible ticketing across the UK.”
The change comes at a fitting moment in Longleat’s history.
“2026 is a special year for us,” Scott adds, “as we mark 60 years since the Safari Park became the first to open outside Africa. Improving accessibility feels like a fitting way to begin those celebrations.”
Tickets for 2026 are already on sale, and once a visitor applies for the free Longleat Digital Access Pass, it remains valid for three years.
For Longleat, the message is clear: an unforgettable day out should be within reach for everyone — and this latest move helps ensure exactly that.
