Visit england by yourself?

I've just came back last week from a 3 weeks vacation by myself to England. And I don't regret going alone! It was the best!I saw what I wanted and only what I wanted.

I would suggest being very well prepared and organized as you will only have yourself to rely on. Do a lot of research it will help so much to guide you through the city and not miss anything you really want to see. You have to see the V&A if you like museums!

Going out in clubs could be a less safe unless you find someone there to accompany you. If you stay in an hostel it shouldn't be to hard to find. I stayed in a university residence, it was great because I had a room to myself without the extra cost of an hotel room.

Sometimes I missed being able to chare the experience with someone else, but on the hole I really enjoyed my adventure. And saw all that interested me, nothing more nothing less.

So I'd say go for it! You'll have a marvelous time!

I have gone by myself 3 times- first time at 19 !( from the usa)

- last time I went with 2 friends and while we had a good time-I did have to compromise and 3 in one small room got on my nerves.

We did end up having a couple days to go off on our own to do what we each wanted-

Just be careful and aware of your surroundings ( epecially if you are female)

Act confident and if you do need help be wise in who and where you ask for help.

One thing I did a few times was taking a Walking Tour( London) or short Coach tour so I did interact with other people some.

And I stayed in B&B's when traveling on my own-that way I had at least one contact person where I was staying.---

I hope you enjoy your trip-

I went by myself and stayed for about 4 months. Only the homesickness got to me. As mentioned, it is more fun to see and do everything when you have a companion to share it with but you can do so much and have a great time. Use common sense about safety, don't be out walking alone at night, and probably better to have someone with you at clubs.

Again, do lots of research about what you want to do, where to stay, how to get around (check out www.tfl.gov.uk) I also highly recommend the "London Walking Tours". the price is quite reasonable, you'll get all the information about where you're visiting (like Stonehenge, Salisbury, Oxford, the Cotswolds...) and they are day trips with a large group of people and it's fun, plus you don't have to do all the work of figuring out where & what time--they take care of it.

Go, even if it means you go solo---and your friends will be so envious. Having an adventurous spirit and not letting life pass you by are wonderful traits-I say go for it!

I mainly prefer traveling on my own... Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA. (I'm already in England) Someone who keeps the same interests and hours might be the ideal, but apart from that... Best to be free. I remember a nightmare holiday where two of us were always up two hours before the other two, but that's a long story....

Apart from doing silly things (drinking too much in nightclubs, for example) the risks aren't that high and, proportionately, we kill half as many people on the roads than America does. You might actually be safer here.

Hireing a car and touring? Sticking to one or two centres?

Towns and cities or wild coasts and countryside?

So much to pick.

Make sure you save your pennies so you have plenty of spending money. It is very expensive over there! August is rather warm so pack summer clothes but also bring so warm clothes for night time as the weather over there is so unpredictable. I also suggest a few day/ over night trips to experience every corner of England. Like a day trip to Bath from London for example. When in London I highly recommend the hop on hop off bus tour. It good value and is a great way to see all the highlights of London. Have fun!!

It depends where you are visiting, some areas are terrible and some are great. Britain has an increasing amount of street crime, but some areas have none at all. Thoroughly check the area you are planning on staying.

Im sure you will be fine, it is a great country where anyone will help you if you ask :) you can get anything done :P

I've done a lot of travelling around my country alone, and most British cities are fine to visit by yourself. As long as you take the usual sensible precautions, I'm sure you'll have a trouble-free visit.

I live in London and I'm sure you'll be fine - just beware of the usual stuff such as pickpockets etc, but these are no more prevalent here than in any other country.

If you're travelling around the UK, this site is useful for finding out about trains:

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

For travelling around london, www.tfl.gov.uk is the most useful.

if you don't trust people you might have a problem... most likely in a place you never been before..

but england, as far as i know is a safe place to visit.

Get a tour guide to help you out...they can tip you where to go and where to avoid, good luck