Welcome to Kingston upon Thames U3A

If you have recently retired, or are coming up to that exciting third age phase of your life, there is so much to do! We have an extensive range of groups you can join, covering everything from literature through arts, music, walks, discussions, dancing and table tennis to games, languages and science. There are regular monthly meetings with an interesting talk, introductory get-togethers for new members and a chance to meet people and make new friends. There is a wide monthly programme of visits to places of interest and a holiday, abroad or in the UK, every year. This website will give you a lot of information about all of these and many other activities. Please browse and let us know if you would like to join us. Existing members please make regular visits to the website as we will be posting up-to-date information as it becomes available.

To find out more of the U3A’s history please follow the link –

https://www.u3a.org.uk/about/history?

Latest News

Mar 24

Still got it! A photographic project to emphasise the economic and social value of older people By Mike Longhurst FRPS

Are you over 70, still working, self-employed, or still taking part in interesting sports or pass-times? If so, I’d really like to hear from you and include you in my study, which initially will be for possible publication in the Royal Photographic Society’s Documentary Journal, but hopefully also an exhibition. We constantly hear about the […]

Mar 24

London Region U3A Network – Coming Events – March to May

25th March 2025 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Outing Trailblazing Women of Bloomsbury SORRY – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Venue: See programme for location 25th March 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Outing Trailblazing Women of Bloomsbury SORRY – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Venue: See programme for location 31st March 2025 6:30 pm […]

Feb 25

25th April – AI and it’s Repercussions for the Future –

10.00-16.00 (Registration from 10.00 -10.50) Venue: Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street, London N1 9PW Closest Station – Angel Underground 5 minute walk BOOKING FROM 28TH FEBRUARY 2025 TICKET PRICE £26.00 NO REFUNDS AI has been around since the 1950’s, but has recently leapt into prominence in the news with comments ranging from praise for its astonishing […]

Jan 15

Study Days – Surrey Network.- Feb 2025 to June 2026

Friday April 11th 2025 – Vincent van Gogh & Painting in C19 France Presented by Leslie Pitcher Friday May 16th 2025 – The Asian Century? Presented by Steve Bird Friday June 20th 2025 – NHS: The Next 10 Years Presented by Dr Catherine Heffernan, Director of Health Improvement at Southwest London Integrated Care Board Friday September 19th 2025 – […]

Jan 15

Women’s History Month – London Region of U3As Walks and Visits Programme March 2025 – Save the Dates!

Women’s History Month Launch of Bookings 18th February  We are delighted to announce a programme of walks and gallery visits to highlight Women’s History Month in March 2025. All events are £10 no refunds The detailed Programme will be available on 18th February from the London Region website. Click on this link, after that date, to the Events page […]