Dementia and memory cafes near York
Monday, 19th January 2026
Living with dementia, whether personally or as a family member, can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having welcoming places in the community where you can meet others who understand can make everyday life feel that little bit easier. Dementia and memory cafes near York offer friendly spaces to relax, chat, and enjoy activities in a supportive environment.
What is a memory café?
A memory café (sometimes called a dementia café) is simply a relaxed social group for people living with dementia and those who care for them. There’s no pressure or formality, just an opportunity to meet others, share experiences, and access helpful information in a warm and understanding setting.
What happens at a memory cafe?
Memory cafés offer a wide range of enjoyable activities such as music, crafting, quizzes and reminiscence sessions, all designed to gently stimulate memory and spark conversation. Many also include informal talks from professionals, light exercise or relaxation sessions, and create a welcoming place where carers can meet others and share support.
What are the benefits of going to a memory café?
Dementia cafés offer a calm, friendly environment where people living with dementia can spend time with others, helping to reduce loneliness and support emotional well-being. The activities encourage conversation, spark memories and help people retain a sense of who they are. Carers also benefit through meeting others in similar situations, sharing experiences and receiving practical guidance and reassurance.
Local memory cafes near York
Here are a few of the memory cafés running near York. Everyone is welcome to attend, so you don’t need to be receiving home care in York to join in. We do recommend contacting the organisers beforehand, as session times and dates can sometimes change.
Kingston upon Hull
North Hull Café (Alzheimer’s Society)
Where: North Hull Community Centre, 37th Avenue, Hull, HU6 8AU
When: Fortnightly on Thursdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Middleton (near Pickering)
Dementia Forward – Friends Together Friday Wellbeing Café
Where: Middleton & Aislaby Hall, Main Street, Middleton, Pickering, YO18 8PB
When: Friday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Scarborough
Dementia Forward – Tuesday Together Wellbeing Café
Where: Danes Dyke Community Centre, Scalby Road, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 6UG
When: Tuesday 1:00pm-3:00pm
Selby
Dementia Forward – Meet up Monday Wellbeing Café
Where: Salvation Army, Parkin Avenue, Selby, YO8 8BY
When: Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm
Sheffield
Dore Rosemary Memory Café
Where: Dore Methodist Church Hall, Savage Lane, Sheffield
When: First & third Tuesdays of each month, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bents Green Rosemary Memory Café
Where: Bents Green Methodist Church, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, S11 7PU
When: First & third Thursdays of each month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Whitby
Dementia Forward – Whitby Welcome Wednesday Cafe
Where: The Hopkinson Room, The Coliseum Centre, Whitby, YO21 1EZ
When: Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm
York
Dementia Forward – Brain Health Café (Acomb)
Where: Our Lady’s Church, Cornlands Road, Acomb, York, YO24 3DX
When: Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00pm
Dementia Forward – Brain Health Café (Wigginton)
Where: Wigginton Recreational Hall, Wigginton, York, YO32 2PL
When: Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm
Needing dementia care in York?
If you’d like to find out more about dementia care in York, please don’t hesitate to contact us and our local team of experts will be happy to chat through your options with you.
