The UK: What You Get At 60

UK Benefits & Concessions at Age 60

There are entitlements that accrue to those who have reached the milestone age of 60 in the UK, though those benefits are not universal, depending on which region of England or nation of the UK you reside in.

On a point of principle, I have decided to avail myself of every single benefit being offered, both for saving money and for being recognised and celebrated for reaching this new age. I got my Senior Railcard on Monday, but I decided to check what else I was eligible for.

Asking AI, with a few caveats, to indicate only the concessions and benefits I automatically receive by default—excluding means-tested benefits or those available at pension age—it would seem we really can go to town if we so desire. Where I can, I have added references, but broadly, enquiries should be made where necessary.

Please indulge in them

🎯 Automatic age entitlement • 🚫 Not means‑tested • 🚫 No pension age required

Correct as of 📅 26 December 2025. Share freely.

🚆🚌 1. Travel & Transport

🇬🇧 UK‑Wide

• 🚆 Senior Railcard (60+) – Around ⅓ off rail fares across Great Britain
  📍 How to claim: Online, Railcard app, or staffed rail stations
• Railcard deals on Money Saving Expert
• Senior Railcard
• 🚌 National Express Senior Coachcard (60+) – Discounted long‑distance coach travel
  📍 How to claim: Buy from National Express (online or phone)
• Senior Coachcard on National Express

🏙️ Greater London

• 🚇 60+ Oyster Card – Free off‑peak travel on buses, trams, Tube, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line
  📍 How to claim: Apply online via Transport for London (TfL)
• 60+ London Oyster photocard

🏴 Scotland

• 🚌 National Entitlement Card (60+) – Free bus travel across Scotland
  📍 How to claim: Apply via your local council

🏴 Wales

• 🚌 Wales Concessionary Bus Pass (60+) – Free bus travel across Wales
  📍 How to claim: Apply via your local council

🏴 Northern Ireland

• 🚌🚆 Senior SmartPass (60+) – Free bus and rail travel on Translink services
  📍 How to claim: Apply via Translink

🏡 England (Outside London)

• ❌ No statutory age‑60 travel concessions
• UK Petitions: Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England
• 🚐 Some councils offer discounted community transport
  📍 How to ask: Local council transport services

🏥 2. NHS & Health

🏴 England

• 💊 Free NHS prescriptions (60+)
• 👓 Free NHS eye tests (60+)
• 👂 NHS hearing tests & hearing aids (clinical need)

🏴 Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland

• 👓 Free NHS eye tests (60+)
• 💊 No prescription charges (all ages)

🎭📚 3. Culture, Leisure & Learning

Senior Discounts – Entertainment and Leisure on Careline 365

• 🎬 Senior cinema tickets – Odeon, Cineworld
• 🎭 Theatre & concert concessions
• 🖼️ Museum & gallery discounts
• 📚 Public library membership
• 🎓 Adult education fee reductions
• 🧠 University of the Third Age (U3A)

🛍️ 4. Shopping & Everyday Discounts

• 🛒 Supermarket senior discount days
• 👕 Retail & clothing concessions
• 💇 Hairdressers & personal services
• 💳 Pharmacy loyalty schemes

🏛️🌿 5. Memberships & Heritage

• 🌳 National Trust (senior membership)
• 🏰 English Heritage (Minimum age 65) / Cadw / Historic Environment Scotland
• 🌺 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) – Individual / Joint Senior Life Membership available.
• 🏊 Local leisure centres

🤝 6. Community & Social

• 👥 Council‑supported senior clubs
• 🏃 Dedicated over‑60 activity sessions
• 🙋 Volunteering schemes (expenses often covered)

🚫 Not Included (By Design)

• ❌ State Pension or Pension Credit
• ❌ Winter Fuel Payment
• ❌ Council Tax Reduction
• ❌ Free TV licence
• ❌ Disability or income‑tested benefits