Solo Travel United Kingdom

UK Solo Travel Tips

The United Kingdom has the kind of varied landscape that movie location scouts go wild for. And you should too. Go solo and explore the rugged beauty of the countryside and get lost in the bustling, busy cities.

We pulled together some of the lesser known things about solo travel in the UK, from tips courtesy of local hosts to expert blog posts and everything you need to know about travelling around the country. Be inspired by some guest reviews and choose from one of our top host picks.

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Get to know the UK

We’ve done the research, spoken to the pros and put pen to paper to gather what we believe to be the most important information about visiting the UK. Where and when to go, what to eat and drink and more.

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Written by Mary Plunkett
Destinations • Europe

10 Top cafes for you to try in Britain

Tea and Britain go hand-in-hand and the café scene in Britain, although little known outside of London, really is second to none. The quality of produce available in many of the UK’s cafes is top notch and no road trip around Britain would be...

Written by Mary Plunkett
Destinations • Europe

London travel guide of neighbourhoods for you to explore

London is one of those cities where the burden of choice can almost overwhelm you. If you’re stopping off in the British capital for a city break or weekend away you’ll almost certainly wish you’d booked more time to spend in this remarkable city. One of the things...

Written by Mary Plunkett
Destinations • Europe

Places to visit in the UK that will let you appreciate the British countryside

Great Britain's landscape has a rugged beauty to it, captured and so accurately brought to life by some of the country's most famous writers and poets. The windswept moors of...

Written by Michelle O'Beirne
Destinations • Europe

Discovering Northern Ireland: Adventures in Belfast and Beyond

Discover the must-see attractions in Belfast and Northern Ireland as well as some helpful recommendations on restaurants, cafés and where to stay.

Guest Review

Igor

Wonderful family, very friendly and welcoming, I enjoyed my stay in the house very much. The room itself is cosy and warm, the bathroom very nice. The house itself is not too far away from the city centre, especially for someone who enjoys a morning walk. Absolutely perfect location, with good bus links and grocery shops in close proximity. I de...

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Igor stayed in Huntington, York with Louise

Guest Review

Vicki

Lorraine was just fantastic, I was made to feel very welcome in her lovely bright modern home. I had my own bathroom across the hall from my large double bedroom. Was such a relaxing evening topped off with a fabulous breakfast the next morning. I definitely made the right choice and will hopefully return for a stay when I'm back in Edinburgh.. ...

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Vicki stayed in Kirkliston, Edinburgh with Lorraine

Guest Review

Sarah

We had a fantastic first stay through Homestay, Michelle was a fantastic host, very friendly & welcoming. The room was lovely with the most comfortable bed ever!!!! We wouldn't hesitate to stay again & would definitely recommend to friends xx

Sarah stayed in Splott, Cardiff with Michelle

Guest Review

Sumedha

Lynne is a really lovely and a wonderful lady. She is a very friendly person and I had a very pleasant stay at her place. She did her very best to make you feel like home.The accommodation is very clean and comfortable and exceptionally good value for money. You will never regret staying there.Highly recommended! Wish you all the very best Lynne...

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Sumedha stayed in Stretford, Manchester with Lynne

Guest Review

Ester

One of my best experiences with a host! :D Cher was an amazing person! So cheery, so open to any discussion, so friendly, so funny, so caring!! Gosh, she is simply amazing! The room I stayed in was the 'Lounge' one. I first thought it would be uncomfortable to sleep on a couch bed, but gosh was I wrong. I slept like a baby!! Very comfortable!!! ...

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Ester stayed in Greenwich, London Bridge, Deptford, London with Cher

Guest Review

Zara

Sher and her family are really lovely, talkative, with open-mind and so on. I was in her house two months and I felt like her daughter because they are very kind so they do whatever to make you feel comfortable. Sher and her family were always ready to help me when I needed. I personally recomend this family 100% because you will feel like one m...

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Zara stayed in seven dails, Hove with Sher

Local Travel Tips

Secret UK tips from those who know it best.

Our top hosts

These hosts are our favourite. They offer something above and beyond and love hosting guests. Check out Christine in Bournemouth, Katherine in London, Elizabeth in Sheffield, and Lorriaine in Edinburgh.

Christine

Bournemouth
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Katherine

London
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Elizabeth

Sheffield
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Lorraine

Edinburgh
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Travel bloggers have their say

Don’t just take our word for it. See what some of best travel writers have to say about their UK adventures.

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Written by Colm Hanratty

The best of Edinburgh in one perfect day

What's not to love about Edinburgh? The people are friendly and it’s small enough to explore in a day. Read our guide for 24 hours in Scotland's capital city.

Written by Guest Blogger: Laurence Norah
Destinations • Europe

Things to do in Birmingham for a weekend

Birmingham generally doesn't top lists of cities in the UK that people want to visit. And I'm not going to lie, when I was planning a recent trip to the city...

Written by Guest Blogger: Laurence Norah
Destinations • Europe

The Best Castles and Palaces to Visit in London

London has some phenomenal sights. There’s enough to do here to fill weeks of travel! If you’re looking to theme your visit, here are the best castles and palaces in London to see.

Written by Guest Blogger: Laurence Norah
Destinations • Europe

5 Places You Haven’t Visited In London

Chances are, if you’ve been to London, there are some sights you’ve seen. The Houses of Parliament. The London Eye. Westminster Abbey. The Tower of London. The list goes on! These are all excellent...

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