Pensioners flock to UK theme park to get a thrill
As well as a state pension and a bus pass, over 65s now have something a little bit more exciting to look forward to – as a UK theme park now offers them half-price entry.
Thorpe Park's new Old Aged Coaster (OAC) day-pass allows pensioners 50% off their entry, and some have already been down to enjoy it...
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The squad arrived prepared for anything.
They took things easy at first, enjoying a water ride.
But things got out of hand pretty fast...
They still seemed to be having a cracking time though...
And there were more rides to come...
Which weren't all plain sailing.
But some were too cool for school...
And they all seemed pretty happy with the adventure in the end.
Who said getting old was a bad thing?