Local Activities for Older Adults in Welwyn & Hatfield | Free Guide
Local Activities and Support for Older Adults in Welwyn & Hatfield
It can be difficult to know where to start when an older parent, relative, friend or client begins spending more time alone.
You may notice they are going out less, seeing fewer people, losing confidence, missing familiar routines, or becoming more withdrawn. Sometimes this happens gradually. Sometimes it follows a fall, illness, bereavement, hospital stay, dementia diagnosis or a change in mobility.
For many families and professionals, the first question is simple:
What local support is available, and where do we start?
To help, Home Instead Welwyn & Hatfield has launched the 2026 edition of the What’s On Where Guide, a free local guide created for older adults, families, carers and local professionals.
The guide brings together activities, community groups and support services across Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn, Hatfield, Potters Bar, Brookmans Park, Digswell and the surrounding areas.
What’s inside the 2026 edition?
The 2026 edition includes local information to help older adults and those supporting them find suitable activities and services nearby.
The guide may help you find:
- Community cafés and coffee mornings.
- Dementia-friendly groups and activities.
- Exercise, movement and wellbeing sessions.
- Social clubs and hobby groups.
- Faith and community groups.
- Local events and activities for older adults.
- Support services and useful local contacts.
The guide has been designed to be simple to use, easy to share and helpful for anyone looking for local support for an older person.
Know someone who may find this useful? Download the 2026 guide and share it with them.
Who is the guide for?
The 2026 What’s On Where Guide is for older adults living in and around Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn, Hatfield, Potters Bar, Brookmans Park, Digswell, Tewin, Oaklands, Welham Green and nearby communities.
It is also useful for:
- Families looking for local activities for an older parent or relative.
- Friends or neighbours who are worried someone may be lonely.
- Professionals who want to signpost someone to local support.
- GP surgeries, social prescribers, pharmacies and community teams.
- Charities, churches, housing teams and local organisations supporting older adults.
The guide can be downloaded, printed, shared by email or passed on to someone who may benefit from it.
When getting out becomes more difficult
Local activities can make a real difference, but getting to them is not always easy.
An older person may want to attend a group, but feel anxious about going alone. They may no longer drive, feel unsteady on their feet, struggle with memory, or need encouragement to leave the house.
You may notice they:
- Have stopped attending activities they used to enjoy.
- Need help with transport or appointments.
- Seem lonely, anxious or low in mood.
- Are eating or drinking less than usual.
- Are forgetting routines or becoming more confused.
- Have lost confidence after a fall or illness.
- Would benefit from a regular friendly face visiting at home.
These signs do not always mean someone needs a high level of care. Sometimes a small amount of companionship and practical support can make a meaningful difference.
How companionship care can help
Companionship care can help older adults stay connected to the people, places and routines that matter to them.
A Care Professional can support with conversation, meal preparation, light household tasks, shopping, appointments, hobbies, walks, local outings or attending community groups.
For someone who has become isolated, this regular support can help rebuild confidence and provide reassurance to families.
At Home Instead Welwyn & Hatfield, care is relationship-led. This means we take time to understand each person, their routines, preferences, interests and what independence means to them.
Support can be arranged around the person’s needs, whether that is a few hours of companionship each week, help getting out into the community, personal care, dementia care, respite care, live-in care or more regular home care.
Download the Free What’s On Where Guide
The 2026 What’s On Where Guide has been created to make it easier for older adults to stay active, connected and involved in local life.
It is a practical local resource that helps people find welcoming groups, activities and support in one place. This may include community cafés, dementia-friendly activities, exercise classes, social clubs, hobby groups, local events, support services and useful contacts.
For older adults, having something regular to attend can make a real difference. It can help provide routine, confidence, companionship and a stronger sense of belonging.
For families and professionals, the guide can be a helpful starting point when supporting someone who may be lonely, less active or unsure how to reconnect with their local community.