Warm Hubs

 

Community spaces in Hatfield

Hatfield’s local community hubs provide a warm and welcoming place for older adults. They offer friendly company, range of activities, and a safe space to socialise, and give people the chance to enjoy time with others and make friends in a kind environment.

Jimmy Mac’s

  • 3 McDonald Court, High View, AL10 8HR
  • Tel: 01707270068.
  • Centre aimed at adults 55 years and over.
  • Open Monday to Friday and Sunday – closed Saturday. Offers a wide range of activities.
  • Visit their website

Friendship House

  • Wellfield Close, AL10 0BU.
  • Tel: 01727847264
  • Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm and offers a range of services
    • Drop in lunch club 11.30am to 2pm no need to book.
    • 10am to 2pm club every Tuesday for fun, crafts, activities, outings and lots more.
    • There is also the wellbeing café just to pop into and on Mondays and Thursdays 11am group exercise classes.

The Willows (at Friendship House)

  • A memory support service for people with dementia or memory loss. Service offered in supportive environment without needing a loved one or carer.
  • Daytime activities on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10am to 2pm.
  • Just pop in and see Victoria the manager – check out Friendship House’s Facebook page

Roe Hill Community Hub

  • Roe hill Hall, Briars Lane Hatfield AL10 8EY.
  • Open to all adults including mums and babies, accessible for people with physical disabilities.
  • Games, conversations and light snacks with tea or coffee or soup with a roll.

Warm Herts Club

  • Hollier Court, Old French Horn Lane, AL10 8BX.
  • For the over 55’s. Social time with refreshments and light lunches.
    • Stunning live entertainment. Cost £2. The second Tuesday of every month till end of this year.
    • New programme in 2026 TBC.
  • To book a place just call - 01462 687065 or check Warm Herts Clubs website

Something for all adults: Want to get out and meet new friends?

St John’s Church Community café

  • High view Bishops Rise. Open to all young and older people.
  • Just drop in, tea and biscuits and good company.
    • Very warm welcome from Rev. Laura and Janette every Wednesday 10am to 2.30pm.
  • Visit their website

White lion Square Library

  • Board games for all Adults. Every Wednesday 1am to 3pm no booking, just drop in.
  • Colouring Club for adults. Every Wednesday 1am to 3pm – mindful colouring, just drop in – materials supplied.
  • Knit, natter and craft. Every Wednesday 10.30am to 2.30pm, no booking, just drop in.

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University of the Third Age (U3A): Stay Active, Keep Connected

  • Keep Learning, make friends, try something new.
  • U3A offers a variety of activities, social events, and learning opportunities while meeting like-minded retired adults.
  • Visit their website

Need help with transport?

If you are struggling to get out of your home, or feeling isolated or lack a bit of confidence to attend any of these community spaces/centres, need help to get to medical appointments, or a shopper bus to the shops you can get in touch with Communities 1st

Call 01727 649980 — if you get an answer phone message, please leave your name and number and someone will call you back.

  • There is a charge for the car service £5.00 for up to 8 miles, then 60p per mile after that.
  • The shopper bus costs £6.00, however if you book 4 trips then there is a 20% discount. Day trips costs £6.00

Published: Dec 8, 2025