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Bridgewater Hall

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Type:Music Hall

Lower Mosley Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 3WS

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Public Transport Directions

Located in the heart of city, we are positioned close beside major transport links. Deansgate and St Peter’s Square Metrolink stops are located within a 5 minute walk, whilst Deansgate train station is a 6 minute walk.

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From: M602, J3, 2 miles (3.2 km) Directions:

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4.5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Emma M
      Grimsby, United Kingdom
      Fantastic graduation venue
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 31st July 2023
      Clean organised fantastic graduation venue. Toilets lovely and clean and staff very helpful Drinks available and reasonably priced Read full review
    • jason p
      be aware
      1 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 27th August 2023
      waited a long time to see this concert, bought the best tickets in the house. got to the venue, and was told i was mis sold the tickets as they were not using the front row, and moved from the front... Read full review
    • Patric D
      Sandbach, United Kingdom
      Great concert hall
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 18th September 2023
      This was my first visit to the Bridgewater Hall and I was impressed, The facility is extremely well run. Seats are comfortable and the offer good visibility. Will certainly visit again. Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - 16

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant

    Payment Methods

    • Booking essential - Advanced booking recommended

    Provider Facilities

    • Conference facilities - Internet access
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In town/city centre
    • Indoor Attraction

    Dates and Opening Times

    open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday09:00 - 23:00*

    * (later on concert nights)

    Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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