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What’s On for Older People in St Albans: Groups, Clubs and Events

What's on for older people in St Albans right now: 34 regular groups and 1 dated event in the next few weeks, covering coffee and chat, lunch clubs, social clubs, exercise and movement 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 St Albans 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 St Albans team is on 01727 324 127.

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

34regular groups
1dated event coming up
9types of activity
19 Octlast checked
Call the St Albans team: 01727 324 127

Run a group that is missing or wrong? Email [email protected].

Coming up in St Albans

1 dated

Dated talks, events and sessions in the next few weeks, soonest first.

  • Sat 24 OctFree

    St Albans Community Showcase 2026

    Over 60 local charities and community groups in the Cathedral nave with information on wellbeing, friendship and new opportunities.

    When
    Saturday 24 October, 11am to 3pm
    Where
    St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, AL1 1BY
    Cost
    free
    Booking
    drop in, no booking required
    01727 890210Organiser's page

Coffee mornings and chat in St Albans

6 listed

Drop-in mornings and cafes where the point is the company. Most need no booking.

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday Coffee Morning, St Luke's Church

    Weekly open coffee morning for tea, coffee and a chat, usually around 30 people, newcomers welcomed, followed by a short communion.

    When
    Tuesday 10am to 11.30am
    Where
    St Luke's Church, 46 Cell Barnes Lane, AL1 5QJ
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 865399Organiser's page
  • Saturday

    Saturday Coffee Shop, St Mary Marshalswick

    Weekly church hall coffee shop serving inexpensive tea and filter coffee, described as a good place to meet friends.

    When
    Saturday 10.30am for two hours
    Where
    St Mary's Church Hall, 1 Sherwood Avenue, AL4 9QA
    Cost
    inexpensive tea and coffee
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 851544Organiser's page
  • Tuesday

    Community Café and Warm Hub, Fleetville Community Centre

    Relaxed pop-in lunch and conversation session, everybody welcome, run on a pay as you like basis.

    When
    Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm
    Where
    Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road
    Cost
    pay as you like
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 836843Organiser's page
  • Wednesday

    Coffee and Chat, St Stephen's Check before you go

    Informal mid-morning cuppa in the Lady Chapel of a parish church on Watling Street, open to local people.

    When
    Wed 10.15 to 11.15
    Where
    St Stephen's Church, Watling Street, AL1 2PT
    01727 862598Local listing, Oct 2026
  • WednesdayFree

    Pop-in Café, St Paul's Fleetville

    Free weekly café with tea, coffee and cake where anyone can stop for five minutes or the whole morning.

    When
    Wed 10.30 to 12.00
    Where
    St Paul's Church, Blandford Road, AL1 4JP
    Cost
    free
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 846281Organiser's page
  • Tue, Fri

    Sally's Café community hub

    Salvation Army café in the town centre open four mornings a week, with other church groups running alongside.

    When
    Tue to Fri 10.00 to 13.00
    Where
    Salvation Army, 16 to 18 Victoria Street, AL1 3JB
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 855395Organiser's page

Lunch clubs in St Albans

4 listed

A hot meal with other people, often with transport available. Many lunch clubs have waiting lists, so ask early.

  • Monthly, Fri£10

    Fish and Chips Lunch, Fleetville Community Centre

    Monthly fish and chips lunch with a drink and ice cream, places limited so call ahead to reserve.

    When
    Last Friday of the month, 12pm
    Where
    Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road
    Cost
    £10 per person
    Booking
    call Geoff on 01727 833676 to reserve
    01727 833676Organiser's page
  • Tue, Thu£5.50

    London Colney Lunch Club

    Parish council lunch club with home cooked two or three course meals, everyone welcome, no need to book.

    When
    Tuesday and Thursday, 12 noon
    Where
    Caledon Community Centre, Caledon Road, London Colney, AL2 1PU
    Cost
    2 courses £5.50, 3 courses £6.50 (What's On page says hot meals from £8, so check)
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 821314 (parish office)Organiser's page
  • Mon, Wed£10

    Age Concern St Albans lunch clubs

    Independent local charity running lunch clubs for older residents of St Albans and district at the Welfare Centre.

    When
    Monday and Wednesday 10am to 2pm
    Where
    St Albans Welfare Centre, 1a Hall Place Close, AL1 3SD
    Cost
    £10 per session (per housingcare listing)
    Booking
    phone or email
    01727 856741Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Mon

    St Paul's Lunch Club

    Monthly hot lunch for anyone over seventy, run by the Fleetville parish church; places are limited.

    When
    2nd Mon (not Aug); time not stated
    Where
    St Paul's Church, Blandford Road, AL1 4JP
    Booking
    email office for waiting list
    01727 846281Organiser's page

Social clubs and games afternoons in St Albans

5 listed

Games, bingo, whist and afternoon clubs that run on a regular day.

  • Weekly

    Over 60s Bingo Check before you go

    Afternoon bingo session for over 60s at the community centre, day not stated on the page.

    When
    1.30pm to 4pm (day not stated)
    Where
    Caledon Community Centre, London Colney, AL2 1PU
    Jean 01727 823666Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Wed

    Sharing Stories, St Luke's Church

    Small monthly group mainly for older people to chat, reminisce, hear guest speakers and take occasional trips.

    When
    Second Wednesday of the month, 2.30pm
    Where
    St Luke's Church (Cabin or Lower Hall), Cell Barnes Lane, AL1 5QJ
    01727 865399Organiser's page
  • Fortnightly, Thu

    Christ Church Tea and Chat (seniors) Check before you go

    Afternoon drinks, cake, conversation and a short faith reflection for older people at a New Greens church.

    When
    alternate Thu 14.30 to 16.00 (page dated 2021)
    Where
    Christ Church Main Hall, 3 High Oaks, AL3 6DJ
    01727 859806Organiser's page
  • Monthly

    Probus Club of St Albans Check before you go

    Club for retired professional and business men with monthly speaker lunches and coffee mornings; a ladies' section meets separately.

    When
    monthly lunch and coffee morning; day not on site
    Where
    Verulam Golf Club, 226 London Road, AL1 1JG
    Booking
    contact club first
    Organiser's page
  • Wed, Fri

    Daylight Club (St Albans) Check before you go

    Everyone Active day club for adults with physical and other disabilities offering activities, outings and support.

    When
    Wed per Communities 1st; N4G says Fri 11 to 15
    Where
    Communities 1st lists New Greens Social Club, 2 High Oaks, AL3 6DL
    Booking
    contact first
    07762 595936Organiser's page

Exercise classes and health walks for older people in St Albans

3 listed

Chair-based classes, health walks, tai chi and bowls pitched at older adults. Check with your GP if you are unsure about a new class.

  • WeeklyFree

    Seated Exercise (LCPC) Check before you go

    Free seated exercise class run by London Colney Parish Council at the community centre, day not stated on page.

    When
    10am to 11am (day not stated)
    Where
    Caledon Community Centre, London Colney, AL2 1PU
    Cost
    free
    01727 821314 (parish office)Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Rec for Retired table tennis

    Relaxed pop-in table tennis session for retired people, everybody welcome.

    When
    Friday 9.15am to 11.15am
    Where
    Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 836843Organiser's page
  • Sunday£10

    Historic St Albans guided walk

    Guided history walk of the city by St Albans Tour Guides, running most Sundays to 13 December.

    When
    Sunday 11am
    Where
    St Albans city centre (meeting point on ticket)
    Cost
    £10 per person
    Booking
    book via TicketSource up to 90 minutes before
    01727 613603Organiser's page

Hobbies, talks and interest groups in St Albans

7 listed

Talks, crafts, reading groups and history societies. Visitors are usually welcome at a talk before joining.

  • Monday

    Knitwits

    Crafts and conversation group, bring your own project.

    When
    Monday 10.30am to 12pm
    Where
    Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road
    01727 836843Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Knit and Natter, St Luke's Church

    Companionable knitting and crochet group with willing teachers for beginners.

    When
    Friday 10am to 11.30am
    Where
    St Luke's Church, 46 Cell Barnes Lane, AL1 5QJ
    01727 865399Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Knit and Natter, St Albans Library

    Weekly knitting and chat group at the central library.

    When
    Friday 2pm to 3.30pm
    Where
    St Albans Library, Level 2, The Maltings, AL1 3JQ
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page
  • Tue, Wed

    St Albans u3a talks

    Twice monthly talks for people no longer in full time work; website says visitors are welcome to come along to a talk. Next: Lady Anne Bacon of Gorhambury (20 Oct), lavender growing (4 Nov).

    When
    Tue 20 Oct and Wed 4 Nov, registration 2pm, start 2.30pm
    Where
    Marlborough Road Methodist Church hall, AL1 3XQ
    Organiser's page
  • WednesdayFree

    Lunchtime Concerts, St Peter's

    Free hour-long midweek concerts in term time, followed by refreshments; collections support Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.

    When
    Wed 13.00, term time
    Where
    St Peter's Church, St Peter's Street
    Cost
    free, retiring donation
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 855485Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Tue

    Knit and Natter, The Orchard

    Monthly knitting afternoon hosted by a care home; bring your own project, refreshments provided, visitors welcome.

    When
    last Tue 14.00 to 16.00
    Where
    The Orchard Nursing Home, St Albans
    Booking
    let the home know
    0808 223 5544Organiser's page
  • FridayFree

    Community Shed, St Stephen's

    Weekly term-time craft and social session in a church hall aimed at easing loneliness and isolation.

    When
    Fri 10.30 to 12.30, term time
    Where
    St Stephen's hall, Watling Street, AL1 2PT
    Cost
    free, donations welcome
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 862598Organiser's page

Dementia-friendly groups and memory cafes in St Albans

5 listed

Memory cafes, singing groups and activity sessions for people living with dementia and the people who support them.

  • Monthly, ThuFree

    Back in the Day Café

    Free monthly reminiscence morning for adults exploring museum objects and photographs on a theme (5 Nov Bonfire Night, 3 Dec Christmas Traditions).

    When
    First Thursday, 10.30am to 11.30am
    Where
    St Albans Museum + Gallery, Town Hall, St Peter's Street, AL1 3DH
    Cost
    free
    Booking
    drop in
    Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Herts Musical Memories St Albans singing group

    Singing group for people with dementia and their carers; 2026 dates include 23 and 30 Oct, 6, 20, 27 Nov, 4 and 11 Dec.

    When
    Friday 2.15pm to 3.45pm
    Where
    Homewood United Reformed Church Hall, Homewood Road, AL1 4BH
    0208 950 5757Organiser's page
  • Various

    Memory Cafe (Home Instead St Albans)

    Social space with activities and talks for people with dementia living at home and their family, friends and carers.

    When
    not stated (contact provider)
    Where
    St Mary's Church Hall, 1 Sherwood Avenue, AL4 9QA
    01727 895941 (Home Instead, via Age Space)Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Thu

    Greenwood Memory Café

    Monthly afternoon café for people living with memory loss and those who support them, at a Chiswell Green church.

    When
    1st Thu 13.30 to 15.30
    Where
    Greenwood URC, Watford Road, AL2 3HG
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page
  • Monday

    Singing for Memory at SAMS

    Weekly singing session for people with memory loss and a companion, hosted by the Masorti synagogue, open to all faiths.

    When
    Mon 14.00 to 15.30
    Where
    St Albans Masorti Synagogue, Campfield Road, AL1 5HN
    Booking
    contact first
    Linda 01727 873022 or Pauline 07939 118964Confirmed by organiser, 19 Oct 2026

Carers' support groups in St Albans

1 listed

Groups where unpaid carers can meet others, ask questions and take a breath.

  • Monthly, Fri

    Carers Support Group, Redbourn (Alzheimer's Society)

    Facilitated peer support group where carers of people with dementia can ask questions and share experiences.

    When
    Second Friday of the month, 10.30am
    Where
    Redbourn Village Hall, 63 High Street, AL3 7LW
    Booking
    contact provider
    01279 427522Organiser's page

Free digital help for older people in St Albans

2 listed

One-to-one help with phones, tablets and online services, usually free at the library.

  • MondayFree

    Computer Friendly drop-in, Redbourn Community Hub

    Free volunteer-run help with computers, tablets and phones as part of the parish centre's Monday hub.

    When
    Monday 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park, AL3 7LR
    Cost
    free
    01727 617359 (Mon, Wed, Fri 10am to 1pm)Organiser's page
  • Wed, Fri

    Digital Champion sessions, St Albans Library

    One to one help, problem solving and online safety advice at the central library.

    When
    Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm and Friday 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    St Albans Library, Level 2, The Maltings, AL1 3JQ
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page

Church and community groups in St Albans

1 listed

Church and community groups open to everyone, whatever their faith.

  • Monthly, SunFree

    Feel-Good Sunday Afternoons

    Monthly relaxed Sunday afternoon of company and refreshments at Greenwood URC, with donations going to a chosen charity.

    When
    3rd Sun 15.00 to 17.00
    Where
    Greenwood URC, Watford Road, Chiswell Green, AL2 3HG
    Cost
    free, donations welcome
    Booking
    drop in
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page

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 St Albans home care page explains how we work locally across St Albans, Marshalswick, London Colney and Redbourn. 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 St Albans 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 St Albans?

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 St Albans 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 St Albans?

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 St Albans team is on 01727 324 127.

Are there free activities for older people in St Albans?

Yes. 8 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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