Things to Do in London Solo

A BucketDays guide · Updated 2026

Doing something on your own in London can feel like it needs justifying — but it really doesn't. Most activity venues take solo bookings without blinking, instructors are used to it, and in many cases going alone actually gets you more: more coaching, more turns, more attention. Here are the best things to do in London by yourself, and why each one works particularly well solo.

Why solo often works better

The activities that suit going alone are the ones where you're paired with an instructor anyway. On a tandem skydive you're literally strapped to a professional. On a flying lesson, an instructor sits beside you. At a shooting ground, a coach stands with you the whole time. You're never actually alone — you just don't have to coordinate diaries with anyone.

Best solo activities in London

1. Clay pigeon shooting — from £50

Almost perfect solo. You get one-to-one coaching, and without a group waiting their turn you'll get through more clays. See what's involved →

2. Trial flying lesson — from £165

By its nature a solo experience — you're in the pilot's seat with an instructor beside you. Nobody else needed. Read more →

3. Indoor skydiving — from £55

You fly one at a time anyway, so a group adds nothing but waiting. Solo is arguably the better way to do it. Read more →

4. Tandem skydive — from £230

You jump attached to an instructor. Solo bookings are completely standard, and you'll meet plenty of other first-timers at the dropzone. Read more →

5. Rage buggy — from £70

Single-seat buggies, so you drive alone regardless. Turning up solo means more track time. Read more →

6. Bouldering — from £18

Perhaps the most naturally solo-friendly activity in London. No partner needed (unlike roped climbing), it's cheap, and climbing gyms are full of people doing exactly the same thing on their own.

7. Thames evening cruise — from £37

A rare calm one. Nobody will notice or care that you're on your own, and watching the lit-up city glide past is genuinely lovely by yourself. Read more →

8. Comedy club night — from £22

Sit at the back, enjoy the show. Solo comedy nights are common and cheap, though be warned — front-row solo attendees do sometimes get picked on.

Tips for going solo

• Say you're solo when booking — venues often pair solo bookers with instructors or slot you in more flexibly.
• Midweek is quieter, which many solo visitors prefer.
• Instructor-led activities are the easiest entry point if you're nervous about going alone.
• Don't overthink it. Staff genuinely do not find it strange, and you'll almost always end up chatting to others there anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Can you do activities in London on your own?

Yes. Most welcome solo bookings — skydiving, indoor skydiving, rage buggies, clay pigeon shooting, flying lessons, bouldering and evening cruises included. Many pair you with an instructor anyway.

What is the best solo activity in London?

Instructor-led activities work best, because you're never really on your own. Clay pigeon shooting, a trial flying lesson, indoor skydiving and bouldering are all excellent.

Is it weird to do activities alone?

Not at all. Solo bookings are common and instructors are used to it. Going alone often means more coaching time and more turns than you'd get in a group.