Where are the best discounts for over 60s?

A three year Railcard is much cheaper than an annual Railcard.

If we take a child over the age of 5 on the bus we only have to pay £1 for them if we have a senior bus pass. I think that also applies for those with other forms of passes too.

Extra Boots points if you have an advantage card. I think it is 10 per £1 spent.

Riverwalk It's different if pricing is structured according to how well-used a time-slot is, as opposed to which age-group is utilising the time-slot.
If your local Odeon can afford to allow old people through its doors at 11.00am at a lower price, why can't it afford to do the same for younger people who, for whatever reason, might not be at work at 11 o'clock in the morning?
We really can't have it both ways.
We can't expect to be treated without discrimination because of our age, and at the same time expect discounts and preferential treatment irrespective of our income status and purely on the grounds of having reached a certain age.

I don't think it's patronising or unfair, merely a marketing tool to increase custom and make use of quiet times, etc.

I've just had a look at the Odeon nearest me and the cheapo for oldies is only at 11.00 - I don't think many younger people would want to go at that time, even with tea and biscuits thrown in!

Thank you Scribbles

Julie your comment applies to all age groups, not just old people.
I’ve been struck recently how expensive it is to take children to many places of interest. Many children from less well-off backgrounds are being denied educational and even inspirational experiences.
Personally I think they’re more, not less, important than old people.

When you’re on a (very) limited income these discounts and deals can open up opportunities that mean the difference between loneliness and some kind of life.

Well I don’t feel patronised or offended.

I entirely agree with janea and would go so far as to say I find the whole concept of charging less for those over a particular age patronising and offensive.

If you are with a grandchild with additional needs and visiting a place of interest, you pay for the grandchild but you will go in free as her/his carer. This is for most places but not everywhere. I don't always use this facility as giving explanations in front of my grandchild is sometimes not a good situation for us to be in.

I don’t agree with the principle of age-related discounts.
A subsidy for one group means higher prices for another.
I’d rather have fair prices for everyone.

Odeon Silver Screen for over 55s, around £3.50 for a film with tea/coffee and biscuits. Other cinemas have similar schemes.

Some hairdressers give a midweek discount for the over 60's

But you can use Tesco vouchers to buy the rail card!
No I don’t work for Tesco.

Nonnie - yes, you do have to pay for a card to get those discounts.

I admit that, if you only use a train or coach once a year, the cost of the card might not be helpful.

However, I use both regularly.

Always check whether your airline gives over 65 discounts. I discovered I could have got 10% off my long haul flights with Qatar airways after I got back!

Do you have to pay for a card to get those discounts Tangerine?

When we lived in a small town 2 local chemists gave discount but I am not aware of any chains which do.

Specsavers give 25% off for over 60s but you cannot combine it with their other offers like 2 for 1.

A few theatres give discounts but, again, I think it is local.

Just checked English Heritage and they have a 'concession' price but I couldn't see what that applied to.

National Express

British Rail

You can triple the value of Tesco vouchers if you choose experiences or venues. Well worth checking out. I used £14 worth of vouchers to buy OAP yearly ticket for Trentham Gardens, I did have to put 50p towards the cost.....but the ticket also allows 10% in many of the shops and the garden centre. Soon paid for itself!