Solo Girl Sunday: 50 Things to Do Solo in 2025
This was originally going to be my first post of January, but some of the events in last weeks wellbeing activities to attend solo needed pre booking or were earlier this week, so I’ve moved it to this week. Continuing the art of embracing doing things alone, this is the ultimate list of inspiration for solo activities to try at least once – 50 things to do solo in 2025 with some North East recommendations.
Whether you’re seeking self-discovery, craving independence, or just looking for some “me time,” solo activities offer endless opportunities for growth, fun, and relaxation. This year, challenge yourself to try these 50 things to do solo at least once in 2025.
From exploring new hobbies to solo travel, this list is packed with ideas to inspire your independence. If you haven’t yet or feel a bit apprehensive, maybe try the 7 day solo challenge first, and take that as your starting point before moving on to further ideas in this list.
Solo Adventures in Entertainment
Being entertained is a pretty good place to start, so rediscover the joy of doing activities like going to the cinema or attending live events on your own. These solo entertainment experiences allow you to immerse yourself fully without distractions.
• Go to the cinema, I’d go for the Everyman to have a more comfortable experience and order yourself a glass of wine and some food
• Attend a football match or other sport event, nobody would look twice at you at a Newcastle match I go on my own all the time, and if you know people who also go there are always people who you can meet for a drink before or after
• Go to a gig, concert or live music event
• Go to a comedy show – just maybe sit at the back if you don’t want to be heckled
• Attend a theatre performance, last minute tickets are often cheaper too.
Solo Foodie Experiences
Eating out solo is one of the things people feel the most wary about doing alone, and I shared some tips on how to deal with this in the 7 day challenge. For example choose places with high window or bar seating, start with brunch or lunch first before going out for dinner. Here’s a number of foodie experiences you can definitely do solo
• Have brunch alone at a new café or one you’ve always wanted to try
• Book a wine-tasting experience – the amount of times I’ve seen people alone at wine tastings you wouldn’t be out of place. North East Tasting Club is welcoming to everyone and hold monthly tastings.
• Go to a farmers’ market or regular local market – in the North East the Jesmond food market is every first and third Saturday, Tynemouth market is every Saturday and Sunday, and the Quayside market is every Sunday. They all offer street food stalls
• Try a new cuisine at a restaurant – this coming week is restaurant week so you can get a good deal too. Here’s my recommendations for January Restaurant Week.
• Do a cooking class. Blackfriars offer a monthly programme of cooking classes across all cuisines, and Riley’s Kitchen in Tynemouth offer specific fish and seafood courses.
• Get your Mary Berry on and learn how to bake
Solo Travel and Nature Escapes
Travelling solo is a chance to explore at your own pace, and is one of my favourite things to do. I did a solo Christmas city break to Malmo and shared some of my solo travel tips on instagram here. Whether it’s a stay close to home, a weekend getaway or further afield here’s some inspiration for discovering new places solo. Some of these are perfect for enjoying solitude!
• Explore a new city for a day, drive or get the train. Edinburgh or York are always good from Newcastle.
• Do an extreme day trip where you fly somewhere not too far away early in the morning and get a late night flight back. From Newcastle you could do Paris, Amsterdam, Belfast, Dublin and many more.
• Visit a nearby island or coastal town, Holy Island in Northumberland, Saltburn by the Sea, Whitby or any of the Northumberland coast would be good options.
• Try glamping for a weekend, it takes away less of the stress of normal camping and being in the peace and quiet ideally with a hot tub is one of my favourite things to do
• Treat yourself to a hotel stay – get your robe and slippers on, order room service, read a book, watch a film.
• Do a star gazing event – the High Force Hotel in Teesdale offer these, so do Twice Brewed Inn and up at Kielder.
• Get a National Trust or English Heritage pass and go for a day out to one of the locations. Gibside, Cragside, Wallington Hall are all great options up North.
• Visit a botanical garden, or landscaped walled gardens. I love Bradley Gardens in Wylam and the Rising development at Raby Castle. Both have on site cafes and lifestyle shops.
• Do regular sunrise beach walks, they’re free therapy
• Take a solo hike in nature, even if it isn’t a long one. Easy ones include Bolam Lake, Corbridge river walk, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales.
• When you’re ready, take the plunge and book a short city break to somewhere in Europe. I did 3 days in Rome two years ago, Barcelona and Malmo last year, and I’m heading to Lisbon this year.
• At the end of the year book a solo Christmas market break. I took Arthur to Edinburgh last year and it was so easy, read my full review here.
• If you’re confident enough, book a summer holiday. I was going to book a boutique all inclusive hotel in Greece for myself last year, then at the last minute a friend could come too, but I would have definitely gone alone.
Solo Creative Pursuits
Creativity thrives in solitude or around other people you don’t know personally doing the same things. Explore your artistic side with solo activities that let you express yourself or learn something new.
• Take a pottery or art class, have a look at what’s on in Ouseburn they often have some great creative workshops on
• Do a photography walk, there are plenty available in Newcastle, photography is a great hobby to do alone. Take a look at the Photo Academy.
• Visit a museum or art gallery, another very easy one to do and have a coffee in the cafe afterwards
• Attend a book reading or signing, or just a bookshop or library you really want to try. I’d recommend both the Lit & Phil in Newcastle, or Barter Books in Alnwick
• Try a dance class, this was on my wellbeing list last week too
• Redecorate, learn DIY hacks, do up your outside space, or home improvements. One of my favourite accounts to follow for things like this is Keelie’s Life.
Wellness and Self-Care Activities
At risk of repeating myself from last week, investing in your mental and physical health with solo self-care activities is never a bad thing. From spa days to meditation retreats, prioritise your well-being this year.
• Take yourself on a spa day, when I was on a blog trip to Cornwall last year I booked myself into a nearby spa and they gave me a specific package for one person. Middleton Lodge is the most stunning in the North too.
• Try a new fitness class. I recommend Hii Balance classes in Gosforth
• Take a yoga class in the park or on the beach
• Attend a meditation retreat
• Go ice skating or rollerblading
• Spend a day volunteering for a cause you care about
• Read a book in a cafe or bookshop, they all have little nooks, I love Keel Row Books in Whitley Bay.
• Take yourself on a shopping date followed by coffee, or a cocktail
Thrilling Solo Adventures
Push your boundaries with adrenaline-filled activities and thrilling solo experiences.
• Try stand-up paddleboarding, in North Tyneside take lessons with Sup4U, my dad did it last summer and loved it.
• Go on a wildlife-watching tour, a lot of nearby national parks offer trails including at Druridge, Seahouses and the Lake District.
• Try an indoor rock climbing wall
• Go to a theme park or amusement park
• Take a horse riding lesson
• Do a skydive, racecar day or abseil
• I could never find this thrilling but take up running and aim for a half or full marathon. Up North it has to be the Great North Run
Solo Learning
Expand your knowledge and skills by attending workshops, exploring history, or diving into educational activities alone.
• Attend a workshop or seminar, local museums and libraries often offer these.
• Visit a historical site or landmark and get the guided tour
• Take a language class
General Solo Dates
• Become a tourist of your own city – there are lots of guided tours of Newcastle, and the Monument will reopen to climb to the top from spring too. Have a look at Newcastle walking tours.
• Go to the local pub, buskers night, pub quiz
• Give yourself an at home spa day
Why You Should Embrace Solo Activities in 2025
Doing things alone builds confidence, self-awareness, and independence. It’s a reminder that you don’t need to wait for someone else to live your life fully. By stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing solo activities, you’ll not only conquer the art of being alone but also discover new passions, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories for yourself. As well as becoming more confident at all of the above things, you learn to really appreciate the time you do spend with other people even more too.
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