What's on for older people in Berkhamsted right now: 12 regular groups and 3 dated events in the next few weeks, covering coffee and chat, lunch clubs, exercise and movement, hobbies and interests and more. Every entry gives the day, the venue, what it costs and who to contact, taken from the organiser's own page and checked on Monday 19 October 2026. Whether you are searching for activities for the elderly, clubs for the over 60s, or simply things to do in Berkhamsted for a parent who is at home too much, this is the local list.
If getting out of the house is the hard part, our Berkhamsted team is on 01442 954 137.
Last checked Monday 19 October 2026. Details are the organisers' own and can change at short notice, so please confirm with them before travelling. Starling Homecare does not run or endorse these groups.
At a glance
Run a group that is missing or wrong? Email [email protected].
Coming up in Berkhamsted
3 datedDated talks, events and sessions in the next few weeks, soonest first.
- Wed 21 Oct£4
Dacorum National Trust Association: "Plague Houses and Pandemics" (Alison Wall)
Afternoon talk on the 1665 plague, plague houses and comparisons with Covid-19; adults only, non-members welcome.
- Wed 11 Nov£5
Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society: "Berkhamsted's buried Builders" (Chris Dolton)
Evening local history talk; visitors always welcome at £5 on the door.
- Wed 9 Dec£5
Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society: "The History of Berkhamsted Common" (Jenny Sedgewick)
Evening local history talk; visitors always welcome at £5 on the door.
Coffee mornings and chat in Berkhamsted
3 listedDrop-in mornings and cafes where the point is the company. Most need no booking.
- MondayFree
Tea and Chat, Douglas Gardens (Age UK Hertfordshire)
Free weekly social club in a sheltered housing lounge, with tea, coffee and conversation for older people in Berkhamsted.
- WednesdayFree
Tea and Chat, Compass Point (Age UK Hertfordshire)
Free weekly afternoon social club in the lounge at Compass Point sheltered housing, Northchurch, for older people wanting company.
- FridayFree
NSC Community Coffee
Friday morning drop-in with drinks, cake, jigsaws, games and chat, plus a weekly activity such as chair yoga or drawing.
Lunch clubs in Berkhamsted
2 listedA hot meal with other people, often with transport available. Many lunch clubs have waiting lists, so ask early.
- Monthly, Thu
Senior Souper Club (Age UK Dacorum)
Monthly healthy eating lunch club serving fresh homemade soup from seasonal ingredients, with recipes shared and occasional cookery demonstrations.
- Monthly, Sun£6
Sundays Together Lunches (St Peter's) Check before you go
Monthly social lunch for older people who may live alone, with a welcome drink and two-course meal, aimed at reducing loneliness.
Exercise classes and health walks for older people in Berkhamsted
1 listedChair-based classes, health walks, tai chi and bowls pitched at older adults. Check with your GP if you are unsure about a new class.
- Thursday
Strength and Mobility class
Weekly group strength and mobility class at Northchurch Social Centre, run by Karen, for adults wanting to keep active.
Hobbies, talks and interest groups in Berkhamsted
2 listedTalks, crafts, reading groups and history societies. Visitors are usually welcome at a talk before joining.
- Monthly, Tue£5
Berkhamsted and Tring Sewing Bee Check before you go
Monthly social sewing, knitting and crochet session; bring your own project, no tuition, tea and coffee included in the fee.
- Monthly, Tue
Northchurch and Berkhamsted u3a monthly talk
Monthly visiting speaker with refreshments for retired and semi-retired people; 10 Nov "Dickens and Christmas", 8 Dec "Nancy Wake". Newcomers invited to come along.
Dementia-friendly groups and memory cafes in Berkhamsted
2 listedMemory cafes, singing groups and activity sessions for people living with dementia and the people who support them.
- Mon, Thu
COGS Club Berkhamsted (Age UK Dacorum) Check before you go
Weekly day club for people with memory problems based on cognitive stimulation therapy, with small group activities and a break for carers.
- Fortnightly, Tue
Berkhamsted and Tring Stroke Support Group
Friendly club for people affected by stroke, meeting on alternate Tuesday mornings; new members and volunteers welcome.
Free digital help for older people in Berkhamsted
1 listedOne-to-one help with phones, tablets and online services, usually free at the library.
- Mon, Wed
Digital Champion sessions, Berkhamsted Library
Help with computers, tablets and digital skills from a library Digital Champion; taster sessions for people new to technology.
Church and community groups in Berkhamsted
1 listedChurch and community groups open to everyone, whatever their faith.
- Monthly, SatDonation
Berkhamsted and Northchurch Repair Café
Volunteers repair broken household items while you wait in the community café; arrive before 11.30am.
If getting there is the hard part
Most of the groups above are worth going to even once. The difficulty is often not the group but the morning around it: getting washed and dressed in time, the walk to the bus, or the worry of arriving alone. A regular visit from the same carer can cover exactly that, and a companion can go along for the first few weeks until it feels familiar.
Our companionship care includes accompanying people to groups, appointments and outings, and our Berkhamsted home care page explains how we work locally across Berkhamsted, Northchurch and Potten End. Visiting care is from £34 an hour.
How this page is kept
Every entry comes from the organiser's own page, a council listing or an established local charity, and the link on each card takes you to that source. We check the page weekly, remove dated events once they have passed, and mark anything we could not confirm so you know to ring first. We do not inspect or endorse any group, and no one pays to be listed.
If you run a group for older people in Berkhamsted and it is missing or wrong, email [email protected] with the day, time, venue, cost and a link to your own page, and we will add or correct it at the next weekly check.
Common questions
Do I need to book the groups listed for Berkhamsted?
Where the organiser says drop in, you can simply turn up. Where booking is shown, use the contact on the card. If nothing is stated, a quick call to the number given saves a wasted trip.
How often is this Berkhamsted page updated?
Every entry is checked against the organiser's own page each week, dated events are removed once they have passed, and the last-checked date at the top moves only when the whole page has been re-checked.
Can a carer come with my parent to a group in Berkhamsted?
Yes. A companion carer can help with getting ready, the journey there and back, and settling in. Our companionship care page explains how a regular outing is arranged, and the Berkhamsted team is on 01442 954 137.
Are there free activities for older people in Berkhamsted?
Yes. 3 entries on this page are listed as free by the organiser, including library digital help and most coffee mornings, and many others ask only for a small donation. Look for the Free label on each card.
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