London Social Groups
Here is a list of in-person social groups and regular meetup activities for Autistic adults in London and surrounding counties.
(Please note that some London-wide organisations run multiple groups across boroughs and some Meetup groups don’t run constantly in fixed locations.)
🟥 North London
Barnet, Camden, Haringey, Islington, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster
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👉Adults On The Spectrum (Autistic Professionals Socials) – Peer-led social meetups for autistic adults in London (varied central/NW venues, often informal socials)
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👉Barnet Mencap Autism Hub – Social and events for autistic adults in Barnet (peer support, info & connections).
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👉Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) – Monthly in-person social groups for ADHD & autistic adults, including film nights, gaming, discussion groups and shared interests in NW London boroughs (Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham etc.)
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👉LAG Charity Southgate Community Café/drop-in takes place on the second Sunday of every month, between 1pm and 3pm.
The entire Autistic community are welcome: Autistic people and Carers.
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SHYNNE Neurodiverse Weekly Gaming Club – Finchley Church End Library, N3
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👉Ealing Mencap – Volunteer-run activities and social events for adults with learning disabilities and autism (may include social cafés and group programmes).
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👉Actually Haringey Autism Hub – Council-based autism support hub aimed at autistic adults and those approaching adulthood with information, advice, social groups and signposting support. (Local authority hub separate from the excluded charities.)
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👉The Autism Hub – Community-Led Peer Support Camden/Islington
A user-led hub for adults with autism providing peer support, information, advocacy, social events and workshops.
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👉Asperger London Area Group – Monthly social support and discussion group for autistic adults in Camden/Islington (refreshments + topic discussions; contact via ALAG).
🟨 Central London
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👉London Autism Group Charity Activity Days – Monthly in-person multi-activity social days in central London (accessible for all of London). Includes community social time, creative activities, mindful sessions, and more.
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👉Strolling With Neurokin - Explore the historic heart of London with its iconic architecture, hidden gardens, and fascinating history. A gentle stroll through centuries of stories. This is a fully accessible 2 hour event, with regular breaks along the way.
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👉Adults On The Spectrum (Autistic Professionals Socials) – Peer-led social meetups for autistic adults in London (varied central/NW venues, often informal socials)
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👉London Neurodivergent Friendship Group (LNFG) – Runs regular events across London including pub lunches, park walks, rollerskating, bowling, karaoke, galleries, gigs, open mic nights, swimming, afternoon tea, cinema, and board games, with a monthly social with board games and crafts that's always fully accessible, plus smaller weekly events.
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UNMASKED Poetry Open Mic – A recurring neuroinclusive open mic night at The Lady Ottoline, Bloomsbury (WC1) — solidly Central London. Hosted by the author of "Learning to Live in Colour" and the founder of LNFG/Daisy Speed Friending, described as neuroinclusive, comfortable and accessible, with no pressure to engage — you're welcome just to sit back and take it all in. Worth noting it's not wheelchair accessible (upstairs, no lift).
🟪 South London
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👉A2ndvoice CIC – Social activities and Services for Autistic adults, elderly people, parents and children in Lambeth.
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👉Atypiqueers – An LGTBQ+ meetup for Autism and Neurodiversity in Southwark.
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👉Autistic Inclusive Meets (AIM) – Greenwich Community-focused in-person Services, events and social meetups for autistic adults and individuals of all ages.
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👉Greenwich Mencap Social Activities – Weekly coffee mornings, bingo, drama sessions and evening social events for adults (bring own support if needed).
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👉CASPA Bromley Social Groups – for autistic adults of different age ranges with themed activities allowing peer connections.
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👉Merton Mencap Activities – Weekly social/community cafe, Saturday hub and group activities for Autistic adults and/or with learning disabilities.
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👉Neurodiversity Social (Lewisham) – Evening social at Ignition Brewery, Sydenham Centre, SE26; board games, low music, drop-in format, welcoming to all neurodivergent adults, no diagnosis required. Venue: Ignition Brewery, Monthly, every 2nd Saturday, 5:30pm–9pm
