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Best Things to Do in Manchester, solo trip
Old Trafford Cricket Ground is 89% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveller can join the 80-minute backstage tour, find inexpensive general-admission tickets, browse the club shop and move freely, and the venue offers good transport and clear safety controls.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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14 min
🏏 Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium Tour - The Home of Lancashire County Cricket 🏏
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Reviewing The Ashes premium seats at Emirates Old Trafford 🏏
13.4K views • 2 years ago
5 min
Foo Fighters - Times Like These - 13/6/24 Emirates Old Trafford Manchester
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3 min
Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester M16.
1.2K views • 2 years ago
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Manchester Central Library is 88% Solo-Friendly
Solo guests get free entry, Wi-Fi, a QR audio tour, study desks and rotating exhibitions, all in a safe, central building with long hours and lifts, so the library suits independent visitors very well.
Recommended visit duration: 2 hours
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HOME Manchester is 88% Solo-Friendly
The multi-screen art cinema, free galleries, café Wi-Fi and regular talks give solo travellers varied, low-stress indoor options in one central venue with easy public transport links.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Platt Fields Park is 88% Solo-Friendly
The park offers free jogging paths, skate ramps, gardens and volunteer events, so a solo visitor can spend hours active or relaxing without feeling unsafe or bored.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Running South Manchester parkrun in Platt Fields Park.
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Platt Fields Park fun fair (1-16 Apr 2023), Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester
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Alexandra Park is 88% Solo-Friendly
The park offers free running routes, fitness classes, bike hub and quiet lakeside paths; toilets and a café add comfort, while daytime crowds keep it reasonably safe for a lone visitor.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Running Alexandra parkrun, Moss Side, in one of Manchester's First Victorian Parks!
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Alexandra Park, Oldham. April 11th 2025.
1.8K views • 10 months ago
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iFLY Manchester Indoor Skydiving is 87% Solo-Friendly
A solo flyer can book a Classic or Premium pack, get full briefing, gear and two-plus flights, with lockers and café available; only drawback is the very short actual flight time and paid add-ons.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Watch Me Fly...Indoor Skydiving Experience at IFLY Manchester
4K views • 11 months ago
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IFLY MANCHESTER | INDOOR SKYDIVING | WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT
4.3K views • 1 year ago
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IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING MANCHESTER @iFLYUKIndoorSkydiving
6.8K views • 2 years ago
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We Did The Indoor Skydiving Experience - Absolutely INCREDIBLE! Filmed At iFly Manchester
2.4K views • 1 year ago
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MonoSpace in iFly, Manchester
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The University of Manchester is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam Manchester Museum, join free gallery tours and astronomy talks, all on foot with cafés and clear way-finding; only term-time bustle may shorten quiet reflection.
Recommended visit duration: 2 hours
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Cineworld - Didsbury is 86% Solo-Friendly
The cinema offers many daily screenings, quiet weekday matinees, audio-described and subtitled shows, plus on-site Starbucks and free parking, so a solo visitor can plan flexibly and feel comfortable.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Manchester Museum is 85% Solo-Friendly
The free entry, self-guided trails, late openings and quiet study spaces let a solo visitor explore at their own pace without relying on others.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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MANCHESTER MUSEUM | UK | FREE ENTRY | WHAT IS INSIDE?
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Ultimate 4K Tour of Manchester Museum: Discover Hidden Gems!
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Victoria Baths is 85% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors can roam historic pools on free Welcome days, join £9 guided tours and pop-up beer or film nights, with step-free ground floor and safe environment encouraging unhurried solo exploration.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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