Where are the best discounts for over 60s?

you got an interesting topic guys. learned a lot

10% off gardening stuff at B and Q if you’ve got one of their cards but it’s only on a Wednesday

Wyevale garden club cards give a small discount on all purchases for the over 60s.

I am in my late fifties and do travel up and down the country. I found out last year that I could apply for a disabled person's rail card because I had hearing aids. It did cost £20 per year, but I get a third off fares using it. I've saved a fortune this year using it.

Not just for the over 60s but I have a cash back credit card which has saved hundreds. Of course you need to pay back in full every month to get anything back. I do pay an annual fee but it's worth it!

Never be afraid to ask for a discount on any large household items or white goods,specially near the end of the month when shops are looking to make their end of month targets.
I saved £60 on a fridge/freezer just by asking if this was the best price they had at the moment.

If you join Silversurfers online , it costs nothing , they offer discounts on lots of things .

Thanks nandalot I didn't know that, will look at the link.

If it is unfair for the older people to get discounts is it unfair for students or those who work as teachers or in the NHS? I don't know why companies shouldn't choose who they give discounts to.

Not something you'd want to qualify for but you can get a blue badge for parking your car fast tracked if you have terminal cancer.

If you are registered deaf or wear hearing aids you can get a third off rail travel for you and a companion.
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/live-well/benefits-and-grants/discounted-travel/

Not particularly age related but always worth checking if you get a discount for recommending a business to family/friends. My local optician runs such a scheme and so do a number of on-line companies

National Trust for Scotland gives over 60s discount automatic ally and without the 5 (?) years previous membership required by English NT. You don't have to live in Scotland.

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There are so many cheap days out for the little ones in Liverpool,the muesums for instance are amazing and even if you went on a regulsr basis you would find something interesting every time.A walk around the Albert Dock will amaze the youngsters and take up most of the day.
When out and about seniors can get up to 20% on restaurant meals or child eats free well worth looking at.

Not strictly a discount for the over sixties but it saved me quite a lot. I travelled by train from Baldock to London yesterday using my senior rail card £13.25,
My GS cost me £2. He travelled free on the tube and bus.
We went to London Zoo with our Tesco Vouchers.

We took a picnic but I bought him an ice cream. There were water coolers to fill up his bottle.
A very cheap day out.
There a so many cheap/free places to take your grandchildren to all over the country.

For anyone who is doing voluntary work did you realise there is a charity workers discount also for NHS past or present workers I ll have to look for the links

www.charityworkerdiscounts.com/

Grannyk it might just be in our area, not sure it applies everywhere.

Nonnie that's useful to know, I often take my 5 year old grandson on the bus - win-win.

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.