"Proof of concession"

Our experience is that the senior concessions is mostly for locals. The exception is Spain where anyone qualifies. After that it is mostly hit and miss. You can ask but don't be surprise if you get turned down. I always use my passport.

Thank you, Frank.

That does not surprise me, generally speaking.

I would still be interested in hearing from anyone with specific experience at the War Rooms and other London sights where it is required or advisable to order in advance, so must self-select.

Thanks!

Your passport is your official identification outside the US. If a discount is offered, I always try for it.

Book the concession tickets and have your passport available for proof of age. No discount card is needed and it doesn't say locals only. You should be fine.

I've been to many museums in the UK and was able to get concession tickets.

We were in London this past April and got concessions discount in all places that offered it. No one asked for proof, I guess my grey hair automatically qualified me. We are 66 though. At St Paul’s cathedral I was alone and joked with the cashier about wanting to see my proof since he automatically gave me the discount. He had the look of a scared rabbit on his face for a few seconds. And no, he didn’t need to see it.

I'm hardly ever been asked for proof of age, but then I'm now 71, so...

I've found age concessions are not restricted to non-locals in most places, though there are some exceptions. Normally any limitation would be indicated on the website.

I always have my passport with me, but I think a driver's license would normally work as well. I guess there could be an issue if you barely meet the age requirement and the year of birth alone is insufficient to prove it, given the different way dates are displayed in the US vs. Europe.

never had a problem getting concessions in many places and I have travelled a lot this last 2 years, even got a discount at Universal Studios Japan a couple of weeks ago, sometimes have had to show passport ,sometimes just ordered online and have not been asked for any proof. Have your passport handy to confirm .

I used to be asked for proof. Sigh.

Or if you are travelling by rail and have a senior railcard that would also qualify as proof. In many places in the UK senior concessions often start at age 60- so check anywhere you plan to visit for their qualifying age.

Usually we are pretty relaxed in the UK about such concessions, as long as you are the right age, then it doesn't matter what country you are from.

This is one case where a photocopy of your passport, rather than the physical item, should be sufficient.

I suspect it is far easier for US citizens to get concessions in the UK, than it is for UK citizens to get such concessions in the US.

I think any proof of age for a museum or similar would be fine. My husband is a young looking 68 and has never been asked to prove a museum entry concessionary rate. Similarly when travelling in the States we've never been asked for proof.

For the one place that asked for proof of age for the concessions rate on our recent trip, the Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso in Spain, anything with a birthdate was accepted. None of the places in Portugal asked for proof.

I join with many others in the bittersweet claim that I am rarely asked to prove my age for concessions. Last time was ar the Night Market in Vancouver, BC where seniors get free admission and their own entry gate.

Take it as a compliment if you get asked. A passport will be acceptable.

I got concession discounts last year. I did have to show my passport, but I did just make the eligible age.

Thanks, everybody!