One of the perks of reaching the milestone age of 60 is that a whole range of discounts start to become available! The discounts available in Hertfordshire range from travel and leisure, to health and wellbeing or food and entertainment.
Many days out in Hertfordshire also offer a discount to senior citizens. If you are looking to plan a day out with friends or family, then you may be interested in our guides to the Best Accessible Days Out and Top Cultural Gems in Hertfordshire. These guides include information on pricing, including any reduced tickets prices for senior citizens.
On this page you can find out about the best discounts for older people in Hertfordshire.
Travel Discounts in Hertfordshire
Free Bus Travel with the Older Person's Bus Pass
The Hertfordshire Older Person’s Bus Pass lets you get free bus travel in Hertfordshire at any time, as well as free off-peak travel from 9.30am to 11:00pm on weekdays and all day over the weekend and bank holidays across England. You are eligible for an older person’s bus pass if you live in Hertfordshire and have reached the female state pension age (67), whether you’re a man or a woman. You can find out when you qualify for the pass with the pension age calculator.
You can apply for an Older Person’s Bus Pass online from the Hertfordshire County Council website, or call their Concessionary Travel Team on 0300 123 4050.
1/3 Off All Rail Travel with National Rail
National Rail offer a Senior Railcard that can save older people 1/3 of the fare on any train journeys that they book. You can buy a one year railcard for £30, or a three year railcard for the reduced rate of £70. The Seniors’ Railcard is a great way of making saving on all of your journeys, within Hertfordshire or beyond.
1/3 Off All Coach Travel with National Express
A National Express Senior Coach Card costs only £15.00 + £3.00 postage and provides a 1/3 discount on all National Express coach journeys. A great and affordable way of going for a day out in Hertfordshire with friends, or going on holiday.
Leisure Discounts in Hertfordshire
Reduced Membership Rate at English Heritage
English Heritage offer a discount on membership for senior citizens. Being a member gives you free access to some of the most impressive cultural sites in Hertfordshire, including Berkhamsted Castle and Old Gorhambury House, two of our finest Cultural Days out in Hertfordshire. The annual price for an individual senior’s membership is £63, and for a joint senior’s membership the annual price is £96.
25% Off Membership with the National Trust
The National Trust offers a 25% discount on membership fees for over 60s who have also held National Trust Membership for the last three years. This membership provides free access to National Trust properties, including Shaw’s Corner in Hertfordshire, one of Age Space’s Best Hertfordshire Cultural Days Out.
This scheme is an opt-in scheme and requires members to ring 03448 001 895 to get access.
Health & Wellbeing Discounts in Hertfordshire
Discounts on Opticians Across Hertfordshire
Opticians across Hertfordshire offer reduced prices on selected ranges of glasses for the over 60s. The following companies all offer discounts and have stores spread throughout the county. Click the links below to find your nearest store.
Double Points on your Boots Advantage Card
Boots run a rewards scheme for over 60s Advantage Card holders, offering more than double reward points that will lead to discounts. Over 60s in Hertfordshire can also receive a 10% discount on glasses and prescription sunglasses from the Boots Opticians.
Food & Entertainment Discounts in Hertfordshire
Hungry Horse 'Golden Years' Menu
Hungry Horse offer a Golden Years menu of slightly smaller portions for the over 60s. From this menu, you can order two courses for £4.70, or add a third for just an extra £1.50. There are three Hungry Horse pubs in Hertfordshire in Stevenage, Letchworth and Hemel Hempstead. You can visit their websites below:
Silver Screenings in Hertfordshire
Some of Hertfordshire’s cinemas run discounted, specialised film screenings for over 60s and other cinemas have discounted tickets for older people on all showings. You can find out more from our guide to Silver Screenings in Hertfordshire.
