Pensioners flock to UK theme park to get a thrill

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Overs 65s look troubled on rollercoaster
Overs 65s look troubled on rollercoaster



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.

(TaylorHerring/Flickr)
(TaylorHerring/Flickr)

They took things easy at first, enjoying a water ride.

Thumbs up from pensioners on water ride
Thumbs up from pensioners on water ride

But things got out of hand pretty fast...

Pensioners upside down on rollercoaster
Pensioners upside down on rollercoaster

They still seemed to be having a cracking time though...

Over 65s with arms raised in roller coaster
Over 65s with arms raised in roller coaster

And there were more rides to come...

Overs 65s enjoying ride
Overs 65s enjoying ride

Which weren't all plain sailing.

But some were too cool for school...

Lady knitting on rollercoaster
Lady knitting on rollercoaster

And they all seemed pretty happy with the adventure in the end.

Overs 65s with OAC Day Pass
Overs 65s with OAC Day Pass

Who said getting old was a bad thing?

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