Greater Manchester
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Manchester is a big, friendly city with a proud history, lively streets and canals and parks to explore. It is a good place to meet someone new at an easy pace, and the towns around it are only a short ride away. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Manchester
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Manchester. Check opening times before you go.
Castlefield and the canals
A canal basin in Manchester city centre, with old viaducts, towpaths and the Bridgewater Canal. Free to wander, with benches beside the water.
Heaton Park
A very large public park on the north side of Manchester, with woodland, a lake and open grassland. Free to enter, with plenty of space for a long walk.
Albert Square and the Town Hall
A Victorian Gothic town hall on a public square in Manchester city centre. A lovely place to meet, with cafes close by. Check opening times before you go inside.
Around Manchester
Towns and countryside: Manchester city centre, Chorlton, Didsbury, Withington, Fallowfield and Levenshulme, with Salford, Stockport, Oldham, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan and Leigh across Greater Manchester.
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To the north
To the west
Getting there: Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria have trains to London Euston, Liverpool, Leeds and Sheffield, and Oxford Road and Deansgate serve Manchester city centre. The Metrolink tram network and buses reach the surrounding towns, and the M60, M62 and M56 are the main roads.
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Questions about dating in Manchester
What is a good first date in Manchester?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander around Castlefield, a long walk in Heaton Park and a meeting in Albert Square. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Manchester?
Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria have trains to London Euston, Liverpool, Leeds and Sheffield, and Oxford Road and Deansgate serve Manchester city centre. The Metrolink tram network and buses reach the surrounding towns, and the M60, M62 and M56 are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Manchester?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Manchester?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.