Staying Active Over 55: Top Things to Do in Yardley, Birmingham

Staying Active as you get older is extremely important!

Are you over 55? Looking to get active, get crafty, learn to dance, or meet new people in Yardley, Birmingham?

This blog is the perfect guide for you!

Whether you’re looking to pick up a new hobby, stay fit, or simply connect with others in your community, we’ve rounded up a variety of activities and local groups tailored for the over 55s in Yardley.

Keep Dancing Acocks Green

Book your space for Keep Dancing Acocks Green here

Keep Dancing Garretts Green

Book your space for Keep Dancing Garretts Green here

For NEW participants attending Keep Dancing Garretts Green we have a special offer of block booking your first 6 classes for just £12. (Classes are usually £5.50 per class.) This is a special offer and can only be applied as a block booking. New participants should send the 6 dates of the classes via email to admin@xpress-yourself.co.uk after booking. Transfers of dates will not be offered and no refunds given.

Keep Dancing Sheldon

Book your space for Keep Dancing Sheldon here

For NEW participants attending Keep Dancing Sheldon we have a special offer of block booking your first 6 classes for just £12. (Classes are usually £5.50 per class.) This is a special offer and can only be applied as a block booking. New participants should send the 6 dates of the classes via email to admin@xpress-yourself.co.uk after booking. Transfers of dates will not be offered and no refunds given.

St Giles Bowls Club

For more information visit COMMUNITY on the St Giles Church website,

Needle Craft Sessions

For more information visit the South Yardley Library Facebook page here

Book Club

For more information visit the South Yardley Library Facebook page here

Renew at YBC

For more information visit Renew@YBC website here

Nifty Needles Acocks Green

For more information visit Acocks Green library’s Facebook page here

Men’s Wellbeing Project

For more information visit the Melody Masters website here

Martial Arts

For more information on Martial Arts classes visit the Aura Up website here

Art Classes

For more information on Women of Yardley Unite visit the arts in the yard website here

Adapted Fitness Fun

For more information on Adapted Fitness fun visit Age UK’s website here

Walking Netball

For more information about walking netball visit Oaklands website here

Friends First

For more information on Friends First access their Facebook page here

This blog was written in April 2025. It is intended as an information guide only. We recommend contacting each organisation listed directly for the most up-to-date details