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Best Things to Do in Manchester, solo trip
The Monastery Manchester is 85% Solo-Friendly
The quiet Gothic nave, free meditation hour, low-cost tours, café and safe free parking create an easy, independent 1–2 hour visit that suits a solo traveller seeking history and reflection.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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AO Arena is 85% Solo-Friendly
The arena schedules top concerts and sports, single seats book easily, free Wi-Fi and central transport help; large crowds, bag checks and high noise are the main solo drawbacks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Heaton Park is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo guest gets 600 acres of safe paved and woodland trails, free historic buildings, lake bird-watching and low-cost orienteering, so the park easily fills half a day.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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12 min
I'M DOING NOTHING OUTSIDE OASIS LIVE HEATON PARK: Oasis fans, bucket hats, and more bucket hats!
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The Largest Municipal Park In Europe | Heaton Park | Manchester UK | 4K Virtual Walk
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O2 Apollo is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo adult can easily buy one ticket, enjoy live music in standing or seated areas, use cloakroom and bars, and feel safe amid staff and security, so the venue suits independent travelers.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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34 min
Heilung & Eivor 2025 Manchester 02 Apollo Gig! A Spiritual Spectacular!
1.6K views • 10 months ago
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“It’s Real” (New Song), Damien Rice, O2 Apollo, Manchester, 15th March 2023
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The Bridgewater Hall is 84% Solo-Friendly
Single-seat tickets, free foyer gigs, guided tours, bars and safe staffed areas give a flexible, low-pressure cultural stop ideal for a lone visitor.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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IWM North is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can spend 3-4 hours on self-guided tours, chat to volunteers, sit quietly in immersive shows, and move easily through step-free galleries, so overall suitability is high.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Crystal Maze is 84% Solo-Friendly
As a lone player you can buy one seat, be placed in an 8-person team for 70-minute puzzles, lockers and bar are on site, so the experience is sociable and hassle-free.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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5 min
The Crystal Maze Live Experience Hints & Tips
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Lowry is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can spend hours in the free LS Lowry galleries, join curator talks, eat at the café, and walk the quays; clear signage and staff make navigating alone easy.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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4 min
SYDNIE CHRISTMAS - I HAVE NOTHING (WHITNEY HOUSTON COVER) - LIVE AT THE LOWRY, MANCHESTER - 10/02/25
408K views • 1 year ago
74 min
Miracles Are For Real (2018) Full Movie | Romantic Drama | Shanti Lowry | Brad James
111.7K views • 2 years ago
20 min
Room On The Broom live - The Lowry Salford - Theatre Vlog & Review Including Curtain Call
3.6K views • 3 years ago
43 min
Ninety-Nine Novels: Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry
2K views • 2 years ago
17 min
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - The Lowry, Salford - Theatre Vlog & Review Including Curtain Call
1.3K views • 1 year ago
27 min
Carrie Hope Fletcher An Open Book Tour - The Lowry - Theatre Vlog & Review
1.5K views • 2 years ago
25 min
The Snail And The Whale - The Lowry Salford - Theatre Vlog & Review Including Curtain Call
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Opera House Manchester is 84% Solo-Friendly
Daily guided tours, easy last-minute single seats, foyer bars for mingling, central location, and optional hearing headsets make the venue very convenient and engaging for a solo visitor.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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33 min
I Should Be So Lucky The Musical - Manchester Opera House - Theatre Vlog & Review Inc Curtain Call
3.1K views • 2 years ago
34 min
& Juliet UK Tour | Manchester Opera House | Theatre Vlog & Review Including Curtain Call
2K views • 1 year ago
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story - Manchester Opera House- Theatre Vlog & Review Including Curtain Call
1.1K views • 2 years ago
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RHS Garden Bridgewater is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveller can roam 154 acres on smooth paths, photograph varied gardens, join workshops, and rest in cafés, so the site suits independent visits; only sparse indoor shelter lowers comfort in rain.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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RHS Bridgewater Garden Worsley - Bigger And Better Than Expected
3.4K views • 2 years ago
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RHS Bridgewater Garden (Walking Tour) Royal Horticultural Society
1.4K views • 1 year ago