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Best Things to Do in Manchester, solo trip
Manchester Academy is 84% Solo-Friendly
Frequent gigs across four halls, cloakroom for bags, good security and buses make it easy for lone visitors, though most shows are standing and very loud.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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RUFF TRADE LIVE @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY 6/4/2024
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I went to see Lorna shore @ Manchester Academy Vlog
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Revolución de Cuba Manchester is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveller can enjoy free salsa lessons, happy-hour cocktails and live Cuban music, with no booking needed and a friendly crowd that makes it easy to socialise late into the night.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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TheLight-Stockport is 83% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can easily watch films, buy arcade credits, or relax in the diner with free Wi-Fi; the safe indoor setting and flexible walk-in options make it highly convenient.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Royal Exchange Theatre is 83% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can easily book a single seat from £12, join free Friday live acts, tour the striking building, and relax in the café, all in a safe, well-staffed city-centre space.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Wythenshawe Park and Gardens is 83% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can jog or cycle the 100-hectare path network, explore the horticultural glasshouses and relax at the café, all free and without needing advanced booking.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Wythenshawe Park Fun Fair 2023 Set up
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Wythenshawe Park Funpark Fair Vlog 27/05/23 (What a line up ⬆️)
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Co-op Live Arena is 83% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can buy a cheap seat, walk the lit CityLink path, use free phone charging and hearing loops, and move easily in the step-free bowl, so the arena suits independent visits well.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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DURAN DURAN | HALLOWEEN 2025 | FULL SHOW 4K HDR | Co-op Live Manchester | New Wave Pop Rock Concert
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Exclusive Access: Coop Live Manchester's Backstage Secrets
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How To Get To Coop Live Arena Manchester By Tram From Piccadilly
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Cathedral Gardens is 83% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can read, sketch or people-watch on safe open lawns, use benches, join free city events and snap cathedral architecture, all minutes from tram and rail links.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Coronation Street Experience is 83% Solo-Friendly
A solo fan can explore sets on a 90-minute guided tour, talk to guides and roam for photos. Public transport access and on-site café make a smooth, independent day out.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Coronation Street Tour / Experience March 2024 - Perfect Day!
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Tour of the Coronation Street Experience, Manchester | November 2024
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Albert Square is 81% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can study Victorian architecture, snap photos, join free music at Festival Square, and reach cafés and toilets easily, although benches offer little cover when Manchester rain hits.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Manchester Arndale is 81% Solo-Friendly
Manchester Arndale offers 300 shops, free Wi-Fi, quiet prayer room, paid solo games and long opening hours, so a solo traveller can browse, eat and play safely for hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Manchester 🇬🇧 Arndale Shopping Centre // Walking Tour 2024 // 4K (60fps)
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Arndale Shopping Centre Manchester | Walkthrough
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MANCHESTER ARNDALE Shopping Tour | June 2024 | 4K
4.1K views • 1 year ago
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Manchester Arndale Centre Walk 2024
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Takoyaki - Is Manchester's Arndale Takoyaki Joint Worth The Wait?
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