How to find activities for over 50s

Finding activities will help you: 

• connect with other people  

• keep busy 

• stay active 

What you need  

• a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone  

• access to wifi 

• an adventurous spirit 

Top tips  

1. Connect with others

It’s important to stay connected with people, even if you’re not able to see them in person. 

• Cardiff City Football Club Foundation has created ‘Connecting generations’, bringing together 16 to 24 year olds with over 50s through games and quizzes 

• National Activities Providers Association (NAPA) has a list of things to do with relatives at home 

• take a look at our How to attend online activities guide 

2. Go back in time

It’s great to reminisce and think about ‘the old days’.

• BBC Rewind allows you to select a theme or decade and look back on photo, audio or video content  

• trace your family history at ancestry 

3. Keep your mind working

Exercising your mind is just as important as keeping your body active. Keep your brain active and try free online puzzles: 

• jigsaws at Jigsaw Planet 

• crosswords at Boatload Puzzles 

• sudoku at Web Sudoku 

4. Get creative

You might want to learn something new. Try: 

• these free knitting patterns from Knitting Help 

• look at our How to learn new skills guide for some more inspiration 

5. Stay fit

Keeping yourself fit is important for your physical and mental wellbeing. 

• if you struggle with mobility issues, try these sitting exercises from the NHS 

• look at our How to keep fit during lockdown guide 

6. Explore the world from your living room

Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t experience great sights and sounds around the world. There are many experiences you can try: 

• virtual arts and culture tours of museums  

• virtual visits to popular holiday destinations 

• airbnb online experiences where a host will guide you through different activities 

 You can also search for activities on Co-operate.