Vineyard's, Stargazing and More - Best UK Deals for Solo Travellers!

As the weather warms up, there’s no better time to embrace the beauty of the UK! Designed exclusively for solo travellers, these escorted breaks offer unique experiences, from vineyard tours to stargazing, to exploring popular tv drama locations.

Experience Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons 

Escape to the Brecon Beacons, home to some of the clearest, darkest skies in the UK. As Wales’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, this national park offers a unique opportunity to witness the wonders of the night sky. This two-night getaway is designed for solo travellers looking to immerse themselves in nature, astronomy, and great company. During the day, explore the Brecon Beacons rolling hills, waterfalls, and villages. As night falls, join an expert-led stargazing session, where guides will introduce the sights visible above this officially protected dark sky area. Guests will stay at The Bear Hotel, a historic coaching inn dating back to 1432. 

A two-night Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons tour, departing 27 June 2025, costs €654 pp on a B&B basis and includes a double room for single use with private facilities, two breakfasts, one three-course dinner, a welcome drink and an experienced Solos Tour Leader. June and September 2025 dates also available. 

Discover the Ancient and Medieval Wonders of Wiltshire 

Combining prehistoric wonders with medieval heritage, this trip offers solo travellers the chance to explore Wiltshire’s most celebrated sites. The journey begins with a walk through Stonehenge, before heading to Woodhenge and Durrington Walls, believed to have been home to the very people who built Stonehenge over 4,000 years ago. The route continues past the Cuckoo Stone before following The Avenue, the ancient processional route used by our ancestors to approach the great stone circle itself. Solo travellers will also enjoy a guided walk through Salisbury’s medieval streets, the ancient marketplace, and the Salisbury Cathedral, home to Britain’s tallest spire and one of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta. 

A two-night Walking the Mysteries of Ancient & Medieval Wiltshire tour, departing 29 June 2025, costs €625 pp on a Solos-board basis and includes twin room with private facilities for single use, breakfast and dinner with a bottle of wine, two fully guided tours, entrance to Salisbury Cathedral, return bus transfers for walks, a Blue Badge walking guide and an experienced Solos Tour Leader. September date also available. 

Uncover History in Winchester and Highclere Castle 

Step into England’s rich past on this three-night break exploring Winchester and the grandeur of Highclere Castle. Once the country’s first capital, Winchester offers a blend of medieval and literary history. A guided walking tour takes in the River Itchen, the city’s ancient walls, and the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, once home to powerful medieval bishops. Travellers will also visit Winchester Cathedral, the resting place of Jane Austen, before exploring the city’s hidden corners, including College Street where the author spent her final days. The journey continues with a visit to Highclere Castle, the stately home made famous as the filming location for Downton Abbey. Set within sweeping parkland designed by Capability Brown, the castle’s history spans centuries. Guests will have time to explore its opulent rooms, secret Monk’s Garden and the Healing Herb Garden. 

The three-night Winchester and Highclere Castle trip departing on 11 July 2025, costs from €655 pp on a half-board basis and includes a twin room for single use with private facilities, welcome drink, walking tour of Winchester including Winchester Cathedral, entry to Highclere Castle and grounds and an experienced Solos Tour Leader. 

Wine Tasting in the Vineyards of Surrey Hills 

Solos invites guests on a brand-new two-night escorted break to discover the vineyards of the Surrey Hills. The trip begins with a welcome dinner at the four-star Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel, nestled in the North Downs. Solo travellers will be joined by an award-winning wine tutor and sommelier, who will guide them through immersive visits to Albury Vineyard, known for its award-winning still rosé and sparkling wines, and Denbies Wine Estate, England’s largest single-estate vineyard. Expect exclusive tastings, the chance to meet the growers, and expert insights into English winemaking.  

A two-night Taste of Surrey Hills Vineyard tour departing on 24 September 2025, costs €645 pp on a Solos-board basis, and includes a double room for single use with private facilities, charcuterie lunch on day two, breakfast & dinner with wine and beer daily, a welcome drink & information evening, Denbies Sparkling Vineyard Train Tour and exclusive wine tasting tour, Albury Vineyard tour and exclusive tasting, as well as an experienced Solos Tour Leader. 

For more information and to book, visit  www.solosholidays.com.