While perks like free bus travel are well publicised, other offers are less well known. To help you make the most of them this summer, we asked retired Which? members to recommend their favourite deals and discounts.
Read on for five ways those aged 60+, 65+, 66+ and 70+ can save this summer.
1. Spend less on summer holidays
When we asked Which? members about their favourite perks and deals for over 60s and retirees, several mentioned the DFDS Ferries over-60s discount.
Members also mentioned the Camping and Caravan Club 60+ Savers discount.
All Camping and Caravan Club members who are over 60 get an extra 25% off bookings (on top of member discount) during low and mid season. But this summer, to celebrate its 125th birthday, the Camping and Caravan Club is offering 25% off high-season bookings at 79 sites across England, Wales and Scotland.
2. Get discounts on festival tickets
Some festivals offer age-related concessions, so it’s always worth checking for discounts if you’re planning a summer full of culture.
For example, those aged 66 or over can save 10% on weekend tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival (28-31 August) while Shambala (27-30 August, Northamptonshire) offers significant discounts for those over 70: an Elders weekend ticket (currently waiting list only) costs £195 + booking fee, compared with between £255-£295 + booking fee for standard adult weekend tickets.
Age-related concessions are available for many performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Conditions and availability vary by venue and performance, so look out for deals when booking shows.
3. Money off summer days out
Reduced entry to museums, gardens and attractions is one of the key perks for over 60s, and summer’s the perfect time to take advantage of it.
Here are some of the discounted days out across the UK that Which? members told us about:
Birmingham Botanical Gardens:English HeritageHighland Games (across Scotland):Historic Environment Scotland:National Museums Liverpool:Trentham Estate, Staffordshire:Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (UK-wide):4. Garden for less
Multiple Which? members told us they get discounts at garden centres, so it's worth checking whether your local centre has a loyalty scheme or runs special discounted shopping events.
If you don’t have a garden, you may be able to save money on an allotment plot via your local authority.
Some local authorities offer discounted plots for people aged 60+, and the savings can be significant. For example, residents of Cardiff County Council who are 60 or over can save around 50%, as can residents of Birmingham County Council. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Northern Ireland offers a £10 concession rate on smaller plots to those aged 60 or over.
Discounts and conditions vary by local authority, and many have long waiting lists, so visit your council’s website for more information.
Find out more:5. Save on summer essentials
Multiple Which? members told us they use the Boots Over 60s Rewards scheme.
Boots Advantage card members aged 60 or over can collect 8 points for every £1 spent on Boots own brands (as well as a few others, including Liz Earle and Champneys), compared to 3 points for every £1 for those under 60.
Advantage points are worth 1p each and can be used to pay for most items in-store or online.
Our research: In June 2026 we asked 1,065 retired Which? Connect panel members to tell us about their favourite perks and deals.source https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/five-ways-over-60s-can-save-this-summer-aYARe3I9X5sr