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SUMMARY:Kick Start Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This Easter\, we are turning our Learning Zone into the ultimate Maker Space for families. \nThis workshop is a chance to build\, experiment\, and invent together\, using simple materials to create the ultimate scoring machine. We will provide a variety of building materials to inspire your creative thinking. \nYou will have 30 minutes to tinker\, test and refine your inventions and then we will put the ball-kicking contraptions through their paces!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/kick-start-challenge/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Easter half term,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T153458Z
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SUMMARY:Goal Line Glow
DESCRIPTION:This half-term\, put your detective skills to the test in our hands-on\, drop-in family challenge! \nUsing LED lights and simple circuits\, families will bring classic football moments to life as they play a real-world version of ‘Spot the Ball’. Explore iconic football photographs from the museum’s collection and use your problem-solving skills to figure out where the ball should be. Then\, wire up your own circuit to light up your answer and reveal if you’ve got it right!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/goal-line-glow/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Easter half term,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T153506Z
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SUMMARY:More Than Just FOOTball: The Body Part Challenge
DESCRIPTION:From heads to toes\, knees to noses\, our collection is packed with surprises! \nThis Easter\, you can grab a free self-guided task card and put your curiosity and problem-solving skills to the test.\, following riddles and clues to uncover some of the strangest and most unexpected items hidden in our Play Gallery. Can you track them all down? \nPick up your task card from the Welcome Wing\, or ask a member of the team for more information.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/body-part-challenge/
LOCATION:Play Gallery
CATEGORIES:Activities,Easter half term,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250404T104056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T153725Z
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SUMMARY:Match of the Day @ 60
DESCRIPTION:On 22 August 1964\, Match of the Day was shown on our screens for the very first time. 60 years on\, the BBC’s flagship highlights show is the longest-running football programme in the world\, becoming a revered staple in millions of households across the country. \nThe National Football Museum has teamed up with BBC Archives to celebrate Match of the Day’s remarkable tenure\, as well as casting an eye towards its future. See fascinating objects from the show’s history\, including one of John Motson’s legendary sheepskin coats\, original scripts and documents\, and one of the cameras used to film colour broadcasts in the 1970s \nHear from iconic presenters\, watch a fascinating short film charting the show’s evolution through the decades\, and share your thoughts and memories on Match of the Day. \nMatch of the Day @ 60 is on display in our Midfield Space on the Match Gallery (level 1) from Friday 4 April to Sunday 27 July.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/motd-60/
LOCATION:Match Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250306T163143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T163551Z
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SUMMARY:Art Active drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the National Football Museum for another Art Active session in the museum’s Pitch Gallery. \nGet your babies moving with sensory free play and fun art activities\, including toys\, games\, building blocks and soft play. \nThis drop-in session is free to attend\, though booking is encouraged. Bring your babies and get creative!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/art-active-drop-in-5/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Early Years,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250318T145447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T145454Z
UID:10024013-1742641200-1742655600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Knit & Natter @ Waterstones Preston
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Football Museum and PNECET at Waterstones in Preston for our latest Giant Scarf Project session! \nOur knit and natter get-togethers are a great way to pick up an activity with like-minded people\, contributing to a large Preston North End-themed scarf for the museum’s galleries. Learn more about our work\, pick up a Giant Scarf Project pack and have a go yourself! \nThese sessions are suitable for all abilities\, whether you’re making your knitting debut or consider yourself a veteran with needles and wool. Our teams will be on hand to offer support\, advice and friendly chats throughout.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/knit-natter-waterstones/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, Preston\, 3 - 5 Fishergate\, Preston\, Lancashire\, PR1 3NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Preston
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250304T164422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T164526Z
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SUMMARY:See Myself in Books: Family Fun Day with Read Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Join Read Manchester at the National Football Museum for a See Myself in Books family fun day\, celebrating diversity in children’s literature. \n\n\n\nAuthor Priscilla Mante will read from her book\, Jaz Santos vs The World\, and answer questions from families. There will also be lots of craft activities and a book hunt for children of all ages. \n\n\n\nAuthor sessions will take place at 11am and 2pm. All Manchester families are invited to attend for free. \nYou can register in advance by clicking here.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/see-myself-in-books/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20241024T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T125258Z
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SUMMARY:Art Active drop-in
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us at the National Football Museum for another Art Active session in the museum’s Pitch Gallery. \nGet your babies moving with sensory free play and fun art activities\, inspired by our new MARKERS exhibition. \nThis drop-in session is free to attend\, though booking is encouraged. Bring your babies and get creative!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/art-active-drop-in-4/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Early Years,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T164018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022516-1740308400-1740322800@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-9/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T180708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
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SUMMARY:Word Play Workshops: Monika Radojevic
DESCRIPTION:As part of our upcoming top-secret exhibition\, we will be inviting three poets to explore the new display’s themes and wordplay in a series of exciting workshops. \nThese workshops will take place on the Score Gallery\, draw inspiration from their surroundings and encouraging visitors to explore its themes through wordplay and poetry. \nMonika Radojevic Who has been erased from football\, and whose voices get to be heard? Join award-winning poet Monika Radojevic in a drop-in creative writing session where you’ll create new\, empowering poems out of outdated\, tired stereotypes. This is a beginner-friendly workshop that is open to everyone.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/word-play-monika-radojevic/
LOCATION:Score Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Featured,February half term
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T163900Z
UID:10024006-1740268800-1740355199@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Tours
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the game through our objects on one of our National Football Museum guided tours\, included in the price of admission. Please ask about our tours when you arrive at the Welcome Wing\, or ask a member of our team for more details. \nOur friendly museum guides will tell you more about the museum\, some of the incredible objects on display and the fascinating stories behind them. \n10:30am\, 11:30am\, 12:30pm. 1:30pm. 2:30pm\, 3:30pm:Celebration Tours \nMeet outside of the Match Gallery on level 1 and find out more about the museum’s crown jewels\, based on the theme of celebrations. Our guides will take you on a tailored tour of the main galleries\, highlighting some of the sport’s most breathtaking triumphs and successes.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-tours/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Match Gallery
CATEGORIES:Activities,Featured,February half term,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T163946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022515-1740222000-1740236400@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-8/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T163650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022514-1740135600-1740150000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-7/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T181400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T111626Z
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SUMMARY:Word Play Workshops: Ruth Awolola
DESCRIPTION:As part of our upcoming top-secret exhibition\, we will be inviting three poets to explore the new display’s themes and wordplay in a series of exciting workshops. \nThese workshops will take place on the Score Gallery\, draw inspiration from their surroundings and encouraging visitors to explore its themes through wordplay and poetry. \nRuth Awolola is a poet\, performer and theatre-maker\, who has showcased her poetry for a wide variety of audiences\, specifically schools and young people. Ruth has performed across the United Kingdom and internationally\, including at the Hay Literature Festival and the BBC Edinburgh Fringe Slam\, and is currently Learning Officer at MMU’s Manchester Poetry Library. \nRuth will be running a Poetry of the Pitch session\, featuring different activities for a range of ages and abilities. These include fun acrostic poems\, writing from the perspective of an object\, and a special workshop on writing to the referee!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/word-play-ruth-awolola/
LOCATION:Score Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Featured,February half term
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T163630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022513-1740049200-1740063600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-6/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T163607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022512-1739962800-1739977200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-5/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T163545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022511-1739876400-1739890800@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-4/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T180315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T163010Z
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SUMMARY:Word Play Workshops: Lewis Buxton
DESCRIPTION:As part of our upcoming top-secret exhibition\, we will be inviting three poets to explore the new display’s themes and wordplay in a series of exciting workshops. \nThese workshops will take place on the Score Gallery\, draw inspiration from their surroundings and encouraging visitors to explore its themes through wordplay and poetry. \nLewis Buxton is a poet\, performer and former professional left-back\, turning out for the likes of Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday. Join Lewis and make your own publication where you are the star player\, write poems about penalties\, odes about overhead kicks and sonnets about football socks!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/word-play-lewis-buxton/
LOCATION:Score Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Featured,February half term
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
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SUMMARY:Wonderkids Book Club: Roy of the Rovers
DESCRIPTION:Be the hero of your own story this February half term! \nJoin us for the latest instalment of our Wonderkids Book Club\, where we’ll be reading from the Roy of the Rovers comic book and creating our own football comics. We’ll also be giving one free copy of the book per family in attendance! \nRoy of the Rovers is a long-running comic strip which made its debut back in 1976. It follows the exploits of Roy Race and his team\, Melchester Rovers\, chronicling their dramatic highs and lows.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/wonderkids-roy/
LOCATION:Match Gallery
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Family,Featured,February half term,October half term
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T163513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022510-1739790000-1739804400@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-3/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250206T103758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T154000Z
UID:10024007-1739750400-1758499199@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:From Pitch to Page: The Magic of Football Annuals
DESCRIPTION:Step into the story of the beautiful game and experience the magic of football annuals with our brand-new exhibition From Pitch to Page.  \nFeaturing annuals from the fifties to present day\, From Pitch to Page is an immersive\, playful journey through decades of football nostalgia\, where fans of all ages can explore the important and unforgettable stories that have shaped the game we love today. \nWith four zones to explore\, the exhibition is home over 100 football annuals\, featuring iconic publishers such as Charlie Buchan\, Match\, Shoot and Match of the Day\, as well as player and club-specific editions. Test your footy knowledge with brainteasers and quizzes\, have a go at our annuals-inspired games\, and become the cover star in our new interactive! \nFrom Pitch to Page is available to see in the Score Gallery from Monday 17 February to Sunday 21 September.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/from-pitch-to-page/
LOCATION:Score Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250219
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250206T141142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T141212Z
UID:10024008-1739750400-1739923199@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Premier League Player VR
DESCRIPTION:Experience Premier League Player this half term at the National Football Museum! \nJoin us on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February for an immersive Premier League Player activation at the National Football Museum—the perfect half-term activity for kids and football fans alike! \nStep into the action and get closer to the Premier League than ever before. Try out our cutting-edge VR game modes\, including: \nShot Stopper – Test your reflexes as a Premier League goalkeeper.\nMoments – Relive and recreate iconic Premier League plays.\nHeaders – Challenge your aerial ability in a fast-paced test of skill. \nWhether you’re a football fan or a VR gaming enthusiast\, this is your chance to experience the thrill of the Premier League like never before! Come down\, take on the challenge\, and see if you have what it takes! \n
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/premier-league-player/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,February half term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T163430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T233548Z
UID:10022509-1739703600-1739718000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice heir own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station-2/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,February half term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T162742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T160247Z
UID:10022508-1739617200-1739631600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Station
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate a victory\, or finding the back of the net? \nFootball has provided some of sport’s most iconic celebrations over the decades\, from simple but effective poses to more choreographed efforts. Some celebrations are so famous that they are trademarked by their players! \nThis February half term\, we are celebrating the celebrations themselves with a fun creative activity. You can make your own footballer in paper doll form\, building them limb by limb and securing the parts in place with safety pins. The end result is a player that can be moved into your preferred celebration pose\, be it a straight-armed Shearer or the popular ‘Cold Palmer’ (sorry\, Morgan Rogers). You could even come up with a completely unique celebration of your own! \nWe will also be asking visitors to practice their own celebrations in real life at our Celebration Station. Grab a shirt and prop of your choice and strike a pose against our Pitch Gallery backdrop! \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-station/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Featured,February half term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20241024T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T150817Z
UID:10022411-1738145700-1738152000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Art Active drop-in
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us at the National Football Museum for another Art Active session in the museum’s Pitch Gallery. \nGet your babies moving with sensory free play and fun art activities\, inspired by our new MARKERS exhibition. \nThis drop-in session is free to attend\, though booking is encouraged. Bring your babies and get creative!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/art-active-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Early Years,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20250124T171308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T171308Z
UID:10023568-1737716400-1737718200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Tours: 11am
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the game through our objects on one of our National Football Museum guided tours\, included in the price of admission. Please ask about our tours when you arrive at the Welcome Wing\, or ask a member of our team for more details. \nOur friendly museum guides will tell you more about the museum\, some of the incredible objects on display and the fascinating stories behind them. \n11am and 2pm:Celebration Tours \nMeet outside of the Match Gallery on level 1 and find out more about the museum’s crown jewels\, based on the theme of celebrations. Our guides will take you on a tailored tour of the main galleries\, highlighting some of the sport’s most breathtaking triumphs and successes.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/celebration-tours-11am/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Match Gallery
CATEGORIES:Activities,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241220T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20241212T113729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T005846Z
UID:10022507-1734692400-1736089200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Footbaubles
DESCRIPTION:Football up your festive decorations this winter with a football bauble (or “footbauble”\, as we like to call them). \nDraw inspiration from the fantastic footballs on our galleries\, or create an entirely original design using our range of pens and felt shapes. \nFinish your footbauble with a coloured ribbon of your choice. You can take it home to be part of your own Christmas decs\, or choose to share your creation with visitors at the museum! \nOur Christmas craft activity will be running from Saturday 21 December to Sunday 5 January in the Pitch Gallery (excluding Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/footbaubles/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20241024T150456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T122008Z
UID:10022410-1734516900-1734523200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Art Active drop-in
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us at the National Football Museum for another Art Active session in the museum’s Pitch Gallery. \nGet your babies moving with sensory free play and fun art activities\, inspired by our new MARKERS exhibition. \nThis drop-in session is free to attend\, though booking is encouraged. Bring your babies and get creative!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/art-active-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Early Years,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20241210T100631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T100727Z
UID:10022506-1734170400-1734195600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Squadra pop-up shop
DESCRIPTION:Vintage football shirt retailers Squadra will be stopping by to host a special pop-up shop in The Dugout cafe\, featuring even more of their classic retro jerseys. The Squadra team will be bringing nineties\, noughties and modern classics to the museum\, expanding on our ever-increasing range of shirts from yesteryear. \n\n\nSquadra shirts\n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/squadra/
LOCATION:The Dugout Cafe
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102604
CREATED:20241126T173053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T143640Z
UID:10022503-1733569200-1733583600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Knit & Natter @ Preston Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Football Museum and PNECET at Preston Market for our latest Giant Scarf Project session! \nOur knit and natter get-togethers are a great way to pick up an activity with like-minded people\, contributing to a large Preston North End-themed scarf for the museum’s galleries. Learn more about our work\, pick up a Giant Scarf Project pack and have a go yourself! \nThese sessions are suitable for all abilities\, whether you’re making your knitting debut or consider yourself a veteran with needles and wool. Our teams will be on hand to offer support\, advice and friendly chats throughout.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/knit-natter-preston-market/
LOCATION:Preston Market
CATEGORIES:Activities,Preston
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