Senior designation in UK

[onthelake]

I see pricing for entries, tours, etc. for seniors in the UK. Do we just supply a passport or driver's license to prove age or are we (non-UK) not eligible because we do not have the UK senior card? Thank you.

[daiB]

I see pricing for entries, tours, etc. for seniors in the UK. Do we just supply a passport or driver's license to prove age or are we (non-UK) not eligible because we do not have the UK senior card? Thank you.

 

 

No such thing as a UK senior card. Most places just look and give you the discount. If they look at you and say you are too young then smile and pay the extra. It must mean you are looking good.

 

Have a photo copy of your passport, that would have your age in.

 

 

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[gaelsail]

You may also find differences in 'senior' definition in different places- anything from 55 to 65 :confused:

[LondonTowner]

For most attractions and museums 'senior' in the UK normally means 60. Many museums (state owned) have free entrance.

[John Bull]

It varies a great deal.

 

Some seniors' discounts are specific to local residents or to nationality of EC countries. These are usually government-run operations Appropriate ID is usually needed. But many govt museums are free to all.

 

But discounted admission to sights & museums are usually for anyone over 60.

As daiB's reply, for those which give a discount to all seniors, including eateries at off-peak times, they tend to rely on your honesty rather than requiring proof.

 

A lot of places no longer give seniors' discounts. Kids yes, handicapped yes, seniors no. They've come to realise that seniors aren't as poor as they were, and are often a large percentage of their visitors.

 

JB :)

Edited April 2, 2014 by John Bull