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Hunt's Bank
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 1AR

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4 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • coleandjamiesmum
      Sheffield, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Mini backpacks aren’t allowed in!!!
      4 of 5 stars
      Monday, 20th March 2023
      Went to the Tom Grennan concert at the weekend. Had a mini backpack with me that apparently is too big and wouldn’t be allowed in - back to the hotel to get my smaller one. Can’t understand why the... Read full review
    • Orbine
      Prestatyn
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Concert
      3 of 5 stars
      Friday, 24th March 2023
      Firstly trying to speak to a human about any enquiry is hard work…. The only answer the phone to those that want a box… They couldn’t accommodate me or reallocate me, I had an unexpected injury… not... Read full review
    • magdasE7430LD
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Scary steepy seats and not good customer service
      1 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 25th March 2023
      Bought tickets to see Ed Sheeran for my Mum and myself as a gift for Mother's Day. As it was only one concert in Manchester and they were selling out very quickly, I bought the ones which were... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge)

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    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In town/city centre
    • Indoor Attraction

    Dates and Opening Times

    open (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)

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    • Manchester Arena refurbishment

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