Welcome to Beckenham U3a learn, laugh, live

Have you recently retired or left full-time employment?
Do you want to start a new hobby or activity?

Why not join our new group walking the Capital Ring?

We are walking the Capital Ring all around London, but not in one go! We walk every second and fourth Monday between five and seven miles finishing in a café or, more likely, a pub. All walks are accessible from public transport and are full of history and interest. When we have walked around London once, we will do the London Loop and walk around it again.

Here is our U3a Chair at the official start/finish of the walk. It's just as well she knows her way around since all the signs are pointing in the wrong directions!

If you want a gentler form of exercise, we also have a Tai Chi group – great for your equilibrium, both physical and mental.

Alternatively, keep your mind active with our language studies, bridge or chess. We also have social groups whether you want to see a film, go to the theatre or get together for Sunday lunch.

Check out our groups section to see what might interest you and, if you don’t see anything to suit you, why not contact us to set up your own group? We always welcome new members and new ideas.

According to a recent survey of more than 10,000 U3a members by the Third Age Trust, 95% of respondents said that U3a has improved their life in some way.

So, whether you want to keep learning; keep active; improve your mental or physical well-being; or socialise, we have a group for that!

Beckenham U3A celebrated its 25th birthday this year and we are planning on many more!