Great British Summer Savings Scheme

The National Football Museum is taking part in the UK Government’s Great British Summer Savings Scheme between 25 June and 1 September 2026.

Value Added Tax (VAT) will be reduced from 20% to 5% on standard admission tickets, including both our advance online and walk up rates for museum visits made between 25 June and 1 September 2026 inclusive as follows:

Ticket typeAdvance onlineWalk up
City of Manchester resident  FreeFree
Adult
16+ years
£14.00£15.75
Child
5-15 years
£8.75£10.50
Under 5s  FreeFree
Family saver  £38.50£43.00
Concessions
Students, seniors
£12.25£14.00
National Arts Pass and Museum Association members  FreeFree

How to Purchase

We encourage you to book online in advance for the best savings. Our advance online rate is available until midnight the day before your visit.

You can also purchase tickets on the day of your visit, however, please note these are subject to availability as timeslots can fill quickly. Last admission to the museum is 4pm.

Great British Savings Scheme Terms & Conditions

  • Great British Summer Savings Scheme (GBSSS) admission tickets are subject to the museum’s standard terms and conditions of entry.
  • GBSSS admission ticket rates are available for visits made between 25 June and 1 September 2026 inclusive.
  • Any promotional offers or discount codes are valid for GBSSS admission tickets.
  • Group and school tickets are not included in the GBSSS.
  • Admission will revert to the museum’s standard rates for visits from 2 September 2026:

Standard Admission

Ticket typeAdvance onlineWalk up
City of Manchester ResidentFreeFree
Adult
16+ years
£16£18
Child
5-15 years
£10£12
Under-5sFreeFree
Family saver
2 adults, 2 children / 1 adult, 3 children
£44£49
Concessions
Students, seniors
£14£16
National Art Pass and
Museum Association Members
FreeFree