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Hunt's Bank
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 1AR

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4 of 5 stars
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      859
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    Recent Reviews:

    • rowdy_angel
      Blackpool, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Crowd Control on Concourse Non Existent and Dangerous
      2 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 23rd September 2023
      AO Arena was an absolute joke tonight for the Peter Kay gig. Entry was only via the City Rooms on Trinity Way, No idea why. The concourse was absolutely rammed when we finally got in and at times... Read full review
    • jillm0962
      Surrey, United Kingdom
      Easy to get to, appalling catering and food/drink provision
      1 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 24th September 2023
      Like others on here, we went to the Davis Cup Tennis on 13th Sept. The venue was easy to get to and we passed through security very easily and quickly. The place was nearly full compared to the day... Read full review
    • lanzaroteleanne
      Great show - shoddy arena
      3 of 5 stars
      Monday, 25th September 2023
      Great show by Busted and Hanson - venue a let down. First of all we paid for fast track champagne experience. Nothing fast track about it, we ended up going in the same as everyone else but yes was... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

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

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    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge)

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    • Toilets

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    • In town/city centre
    • Indoor Attraction

    Dates and Opening Times

    open (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)

    Video

    • Manchester Arena refurbishment

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