Handyperson servicesAge UK offers handyperson services at more than 70 locations across the country in order to help older people who need extra help with small, practical jobs around the home. If you need a job doing, this is a great option to consider, as it will likely save you money and make sure the job is done safely.
Discounts on vet billsWe love our pets, but the vet bills can really add up, especially when money is tight. Ask your local vets to see if there are any discounts for over 60s. One way you can save money as a pet owner is with the Dog Trust , which offers 50% off their membership for over 60s, which includes unlimited access to 24-hour emergency advice, 3rd party public liability insurance, and a card that guarantees Dog Trust will take care of your dog should you pass away.
Discounts at WaitroseIn partnership with Caffè Nero, Waitrose has a hot drink offer for members of its myWaitrose loyalty scheme, which is free to join. You will need to bring your own cup to avoid being charged for a reusable one, and make a purchase - but there's no minimum spend to get your free drink.
The Ramblers AssociationYou can become a member of the Ramblers Association at a discounted rate if you receive only the state pension as your source of income. Membership entitles you to thousands of walking routes, unlimited access to guided group walks, savings on gear, and much more. This concessionary rate applies to people who are 60 years of age or above.
Discounts on gym membershipsLooking to stay healthy but don’t want to fork out too much for a pricey membership? The good news is that there are discounts available for over 60s at various gyms across the country. Speak to one of your local gyms or visit their website to see what they offer.For example, Total Fitness has an over-65 membership, providing people over 65 with maximum access to their gym for a reduced price. The discounted membership includes access to the swimming pools at Total Fitness, the fitness classes, and the heat treatment areas. Everyone Active is another leading gym...
Over 60 restaurant discountsEating out can be very expensive but there are lots of special discounts available to over 60s, with food chains offering special memberships and schemes to seniors. Here are some of the over 60 restaurant discounts in the UK:
Greene King Pubs – Senior menus are offered at reduced prices
Hungry Horse – Golden Years menus are available to over 60s, entitling diners to two courses for around £4.
Tastecard – This offers 50% off food for two-for-one meals at more than 6,000 UK restaurants. Membership costs £1 for 60 days.
Fish and chips senior meal deals –...
Football discountsFootball ticket prices can be expensive, especially in the Premier League, but many clubs across the UK do offer discounts for senior citizens. Below is a snapshot of clubs which offer discounts on football tickets for over 60s in the 2023/24 season.
Arsenal : member ticket prices for the lower tier of the family enclosure are £30 for category A tickets, compared to £70 for adults.
Newcastle United : senior citizens (aged 65 years and over on 1 September of the relevant season) receive up to 25% discount on standard price.
Everton : in the 2022/23 season, season tickets...
Royal Botanical Kew GardensThere are discounted rates available for one of the UK’s biggest attractions. The Royal Botanical Kew Gardens offers discounted tickets for over 65s on both advanced and standard tickets. So, if you are looking for a lovely day out or somewhere nice to bring the grandchildren, this is a great option.
Theatre discountsLove going to the theatre? Many local and national theatres offer concessionary tickets for over 60s, providing great discounts for select performances and sometimes annual senior memberships. For example, at the National Theatre in London , everyone over 60 years old can save money on midweek matinees with £20 off £66 and £56 tickets for shows in the Lyttelton and Olivier theatres. At the Dorfman Theatre, higher priced tickets for shows are reduced to £36 for midweek matinees.The Royal Shakespeare Company offers discounted tickets for those over 65 on selected...
Museum discountsMany museums in the UK offer discounts for over 60s, so it’s always worth double-checking with the museum you would like to visit. While some museums are free to enter, they can offer discounts on special events.Some museum discounts for over 60s include:
Imperial War Museums – Standard adult tickets cost £27.25, but with an over 65 discount, you can gain entry for £24.50.
Tate Modern – Although the museum is free to enter, there are special exhibitions and displays that charge. Over 60s can enter these special exhibitions for a discounted £11–£22 compared to a standard...
Royal Horticultural Society senior life membershipThe Royal Horticultural Society has some fantastic locations across the country, perfect for anyone who loves gardens and plants. They offer a discounted life membership for over 60s, helping individuals save over £500, and joint members can save even more. It’s a great saving that also includes all the benefits of being an RHS member, such as free entry to their five amazing gardens.
English Heritage senior membershipWith English Heritage , over 65s can take advantage of a cheaper membership, and this gives you unlimited access to over 400 historic sites across the UK.It costs £63 for an annual senior membership, while a regular individual adult membership costs £69. A joint senior membership is £96 compared to a general joint adult membership, which costs £120.As well as being able to access all the historic places, members can get free entry for up to six children, a free handbook for planning your days out, free or reduced entry to events occurring throughout the...
National Trust senior membershipIf you love exploring areas of outstanding natural beauty or old buildings, then the National Trust Senior Membership is something you can benefit from.The Senior Membership is offered to over 60s who have been a member of the National Trust for five years out of the previous 10. Those who qualify will get a hugely discounted membership, which is 25 per cent off the normal adult rates. It’s just £63 for a senior membership, while a joint membership is just £104.40.
Discounted hotelsWhen booking a hotel, you might find that the hotel offers discounts for over 60s. For example, RH Hotels has discounts for over 60s in locations like Benidorm, Calpe, Gandia, and Peñiscola y Vinaros. They also offer free wine and water at meals if you are over 60.Other over 60 hotel discounts:
Travelodge : offers 25% discount on stays.
Princess Hotels & Resorts : up to 20% extra discount on certain destinations.
Marriott Hotels and Resorts (now referred to as Marriott Bonvoy): offer anything from 5 to 30% discount for Seniors (62 and over) depending on the hotel and...
Discounted flightsOver 60s can benefit from discounts from a variety of airlines, and if you’re going on holiday, it is something you should look out for when making a booking.Airlines like British Airways have previously offered 25% off their year-round fares to the UK and Europe, while other airlines such as Air France, Delta, and American Airlines also offer special discounts for older people.
Interrail pass Interrail is a fantastic European rail pass, but over 60s can get even more discounts, with 10% off rail fares. The Pass lets you explore 33 countries by train, and if you want to travel Europe and see some of the sights, a pass like this is a great way to save money.
National Express senior coach cardWith the National Express Senior Coach Card , older adults can save a 1/3 on Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares to hundreds of towns, cities and airports across the UK.With the card, there are no restrictions on-peak and off-peak travel times, so you can travel when it suits you best, including on public holidays, bank holidays and weekends.
Discount travel in Wales and ScotlandWith the Arriva Club 55 and the ScotRail Club 50 card, people can get discounted travel on local buses in Wales and Scotland. Scotland also offers free travel on national bus services, and in some areas, older people can enjoy free rail travel.
Free London travelIf you’re over 60 and living in one of the 32 London Boroughs, you can ride the capital’s public transport for free with the 60+ Oyster Card .The Freedom Travel Pass also allows older adults who reach pension age to travel free across London and enjoy free local bus journeys nationally, too. For those over 60s outside of London who have a bus pass, you’ll be able to use it on London’s buses for free.
Pensioner’s bus passOne of the best over 60 discounts available is the pensioner’s bus pass . Those in England can get a bus pass to enjoy free travel once they reach the state pension age.In Wales, the offering is even better, as you have access to a bus pass when you are 60. In Scotland, those over 60 can get free bus travel via the National Entitlement Card .
National Rail senior railcardDo you travel a lot on the train? An over-60s railcard will help you save money. Every year, National Rail offers an annual senior discount card that offers a third off all rail fares as well as discounts on days out, holidays and even theatre tickets.Over 60s can buy this railcard for £30 for one year or £70 for three years, and it saves an average of up to £76 a year for older people.
Bus pass : You can apply for an older person's bus pass when you reach state pension age in England, or the age of 60 in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
Railcard : You can apply for a Senior Railcard from the age of 60, which gives you a third off most train fares in the UK.
Oyster photocard : You can apply for a 60+ London Oyster photocard on the TFL website.
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