Dementia and memory cafes near Nottingham

A memory café, often known as a dementia café, is an informal get-together for people living with dementia and their carers. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, offering a chance to chat, connect with others in similar situations, and find friendly guidance and support without any pressure or formality.

Memory cafés usually include a variety of enjoyable activities such as music, crafts, quizzes and reminiscence sessions, all helping to encourage conversation and gently stimulate memory. Some also invite guest speakers, offer light exercise or relaxation activities, and provide a supportive space where carers can talk to others who understand their situation.

Dementia cafés provide a safe, welcoming place for people living with dementia to spend time with others, which can ease feelings of isolation and support overall well-being. The activities are designed to spark conversation and memories, helping people maintain a sense of identity. Carers also benefit by connecting with others who understand, sharing experiences and gaining practical advice and reassurance.

You’ll find several dementia and memory cafes near Nottingham. These sessions are open to anyone affected by dementia, and you don’t need to be receiving home care in Nottingham to go along. It’s worth checking with the organisers before attending, as venues and times can sometimes change.

Beeston

Beeston Memory Café
Where: Middle Street Resource Centre, 74 Middle Street, Beeston, NG9 2AR
When: Thursdays, 1:45pm-3:45pm

Bingham

Bingham Memory Café
Where: Bingham Methodist Centre
When: 2nd Monday of each month, 2:00pm – 3:45pm

Cotgrave

All Saints Memory Café
Where: All Saints Church, Plumtree Road, Cotgrave, NG12 3HT
When: Last Thursday of each month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

East Leake

East Leake Memory Support Group
Where: East Leake Methodist Church, Main St, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6PG
When: Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Hinckley

Hinckley Dementia Café
Where: The Well Methodist Church, Castle Street, Hinckley LE10 1DS
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Keyworth

Magdelene Community Café (Memory-friendly)
Where: Parochial Hall, 32 Elm Ave, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5AN
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Leicester

Leicester Memory Café (Alzheimer’s Society)
Where: Clarendon Park URC, Queens Road, Leicester LE2 1TQ
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Evington Memory Café – All Saints Church
Where: Evington, Leicester, LE5 6FU
When: 1st Friday of each month, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Melton Mowbray

Melton Memory Café
Where: Melton Carnegie Museum, LE13 1RB
When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Radcliffe on Trent

Radcliffe Memory Café
Where: Methodist Church, Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2AG
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Ruddington

New Green Memory Café – Rushcliffe Country Park
Where: Rushcliffe Country Park NG11 6JS
When: Selected dates — check ahead

West Bridgford

Memory Lane Café – West Bridgford Methodist Church
Where: Musters Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7PQ (entrance via Patrick Road)
When: 1st Monday of the month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Memory & Movement – St Paul’s Church
Where: Boundary Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7DB
When: Fridays, 10:30am – 12:00pm

If you’d like to find out more about dementia care in Nottingham, please don’t hesitate to contact us and our local team of experts will be happy to chat through your options with you.