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SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-17/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T113000
DTSTAMP:20260901T141434Z
CREATED:20260901T141353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T141434Z
UID:10027372-1788606000-1788607800@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-16/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T124735Z
CREATED:20260828T090530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T124735Z
UID:10026832-1787997600-1788105600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Pitch Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another summer edition of Pitch Fest\, right here in our Pitch Gallery. \nAcross the weekend\, football shirt aficionados will be spoiled for choice with a hat-trick of top outlets in our ground floor area. \nOur retro shirt partners Squadra return with an even bigger range of kits from the past three decades\, from tiny jerseys for our youngest visitors to iconic authentic replicas for wistful grown-ups. \nAlongside Squadra\, The Shirt Collectors will be showcasing their selection of football shirts from domestic and continental clubs\, featuring modern classic designs and some of the most iconic namesets in the game’s recent history. \nAnd of course\, something for our younger stars. Grassroots XL are bringing their array of junior jerseys to the museum\, along with some eyecatching footy memorabilia. \nEntry to our ground-floor Pitch Gallery is free across the weekend\, so come on down to Cathedral Gardens and bag yourself a quality signing before Deadline Day!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/pitchfest-2/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260731T114547Z
CREATED:20260720T142542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T114547Z
UID:10027364-1787680800-1787691600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Museum Late: Queer Football
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special after hours celebration of queer football at the National Football Museum. \nWe are teaming up with our friends at Village Manchester FC to bring together LGBTQIA+ players\, fans\, and community organisations for an evening of reflective conversation and connection. \nThroughout the evening you’ll be able to enjoy panel discussions\, documentary screenings and creative workshops. Be a part of this FREE event bringing together players\, fans\, clubs\, campaigners and allies to celebrate the stories\, challenges and future of queer football. \nBook your free tickets by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/museum-late-queer-football/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lates,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T153408Z
CREATED:20260731T153200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T153408Z
UID:10027369-1787652000-1787760000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Pitch Fest: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the National Football Museum will be bringing a very special Pitch Fest to the galleries. \nTo celebrate Pride month\, the latest edition of our football festival is all about LGBTQ+ football. We’re teaming up with a host of football clubs and communities to celebrate and discuss the beautiful game. Grab yourself some merch\, learn more about queer football and find out how you can get involved. \nExplore the history of LGBTQ+ football on one of our guided tours\, or share your own story as part of our Queer Celebrations audio project. \nCome and have a chat with Football v Homophobia\, Just a Ball Game?\, Rainbow Devils and Village Manchester FC\, who will also be hosting a panel talk on LGBTQ+ football on the Tuesday evening (click here for more info). \n 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/pitch-fest-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T082325Z
CREATED:20260727T082325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T082325Z
UID:10027368-1785421800-1785423600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Talk: The Jules Rimet Trophy
DESCRIPTION:The National Football Museum is proud to have the Jules Rimet Trophy on display…but do you know what happened to the original? \nOn the 60th anniversary of the theft\, our expert interpreters will be reliving the story of the Jules Rimet Trophy for our visitors in a very special Pitch Gallery talk. \nFind out how the trophy was stolen from a stamp exhibition in Westminster\, the bungled attempt at securing a ransom\, and the silverware’s eventual discovery by a border collie named Pickles. \nBut that’s not all. You can also learn more about the replica itself: why it was created\, where it was used\, and what happened when FIFA found out about its existence! \nJoin us for a fascinating 30-minute talk about one of our most storied objects\, taking place on Thursday 30 July at 11am and again at 2:30pm.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/talk-jules-rimet-2/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T082150Z
CREATED:20260727T082150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T082150Z
UID:10027367-1785409200-1785411000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Talk: The Jules Rimet Trophy
DESCRIPTION:The National Football Museum is proud to have the Jules Rimet Trophy on display…but do you know what happened to the original? \nOn the 60th anniversary of the theft\, our expert interpreters will be reliving the story of the Jules Rimet Trophy for our visitors in a very special Pitch Gallery talk. \nFind out how the trophy was stolen from a stamp exhibition in Westminster\, the bungled attempt at securing a ransom\, and the silverware’s eventual discovery by a border collie named Pickles. \nBut that’s not all. You can also learn more about the replica itself: why it was created\, where it was used\, and what happened when FIFA found out about its existence! \nJoin us for a fascinating 30-minute talk about one of our most storied objects\, taking place on Thursday 30 July at 11am and again at 2:30pm.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/talk-jules-rimet/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260714T084109Z
CREATED:20260323T013004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T084109Z
UID:10026196-1784368800-1784480400@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:PitchFest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe world’s greatest tournament nears its conclusion but the celebrations are only just beginning at the National Football Museum. \nJoin us this weekend\, for the return of PitchFest. A free family friendly festival of fun with plenty to enjoy and explore! \nWe’re the perfect place to get you kitted out for the big final and the season to come with Squadra & The Shirt Collectors on hand delivering the best in retro shirts. \nThere’s a whole host of activities to get involved in too… \nRelive the memories of Kerby – without any car related disruptions! \nTest your football skills sat down and become the 1v1 champion with Subsoccer. \nTry the ultimate street football experience with YardBall. \nGet your hands on some of the game’s best trophies with our Object Handling. \nMake your own video game inspired Player Cards and decide your stats & skills! \nRepresent your way with Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos available too \nAnd enjoy the sounds of the beautiful game with a Brass Band playing the best beats the game has to offer. \nCome and see us this weekend Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July – We look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/pitchfest/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T080932Z
CREATED:20260408T100954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T080932Z
UID:10026225-1784197800-1784201400@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Book Your Place Now\nOur younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-29/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T091038Z
CREATED:20260408T100925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T091038Z
UID:10026224-1782988200-1782991800@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Book Your Place Now\nOur younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-28/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T091012Z
CREATED:20260408T100856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T091012Z
UID:10026223-1781778600-1781782200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Book Your Place Now\nOur younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-27/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/City-Play-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T090927Z
CREATED:20260225T103757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T090927Z
UID:10026185-1781611200-1781622000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Baby Pitch Play
DESCRIPTION:Book Your Place Now\nDrop in to our Pitch Gallery with your non-walking babies for our fun\, sensory play sessions which support babies’ physical development and social skills. \nThese drop-in sessions also provide a fantastic opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers as part of our friendly early years community. \nOur Baby Pitch Play sessions are free to attend. Booking is encouraged but not essential\, as you can receive reminders ahead of each session.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/baby-pitch-play-9/
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:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135843Z
CREATED:20260602T090045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T135843Z
UID:10026833-1780394400-1788195600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:From Grassroots to Greatness
DESCRIPTION:The inspirational stories of England’s brightest stars will be displayed at the National Football Museum this summer\, as the museum explores player journeys from kickabouts to the world stage.  \nOn now at the National Football Museum\, From Grassroots to Greatness explores the streets\, playgrounds\, clubs\, families\, and friends that have shaped the people who have represented their club or country\, proof that every legend starts somewhere.  \nOrigins\, a special display created in partnership with England Football\, looks at the beautiful game from park pitches to the pinnacle of international football. Delve deep into the journeys of coaches\, referees\, managers and some of England’s greatest players\, as Origins celebrates the country’s grassroots football pedigree during June and July.  \nFrom Grassroots to Greatness also gives visitors an opportunity to follow the footballing journey of England men’s captain and all-time leading goalscorer Harry Kane\, through his own personal and sentimental football memorabilia.  \nLoaned from Kane’s own collection\, objects include a junior team shirt from Ridgeway Rovers\, an England debut shirt and match-worn football boots. The objects feature in the museum’s England on the World Stage display from Wednesday 17 June to Monday 31 August.  \nVisitors this summer can also explore Head\, Shoulders\, Knees and Goals\, the museum’s special exhibition unpacking the game through the body and mind\, movement\, representation\, science and what it feels like to play and be a fan. Then\, test your skills with Yard Ball\, a fun\, nostalgic take on street football\, both kindly supported by The Players Foundation.  \nOn the 13-14 June and 18-19 July\, join National Football Museum for PitchFest: a free festival of football\, play\, and creativity and retro shirts. Guests and special pop-ups at this year’s Pitch Fest include The Shirt Collectors\, Grassroots XL\, Manchester FA\, Squadra\, Hattricks and Foudys. 
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/grassroots-to-greatness/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T100720Z
CREATED:20260408T100720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T100720Z
UID:10026221-1779359400-1779363000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-25/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T100638Z
CREATED:20260408T100638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T100638Z
UID:10026220-1778754600-1778758200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-24/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/City-Play-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T014524Z
CREATED:20260225T102954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T014524Z
UID:10026177-1777545000-1777548600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-23/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/City-Play-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T150654Z
CREATED:20260225T102925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150654Z
UID:10026176-1776940200-1776943800@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-22/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T001515Z
CREATED:20260403T001515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T001515Z
UID:10026219-1775399400-1775401200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-15/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T001450Z
CREATED:20260403T001450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T001450Z
UID:10026218-1775386800-1775388600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-14/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FA-Cup-wide-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T001414Z
CREATED:20260403T001414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T001414Z
UID:10026217-1775313000-1775314800@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-13/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FA-Cup-wide-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T001345Z
CREATED:20260403T001345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T001345Z
UID:10026216-1775300400-1775302200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-12/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FA-Cup-wide-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T014507Z
CREATED:20260225T102857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T014507Z
UID:10026175-1775125800-1775129400@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-21/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/City-Play-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T131500
DTSTAMP:20260225T103705Z
CREATED:20260225T103705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T103705Z
UID:10026183-1775038500-1775049300@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Baby Pitch Play
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to our Pitch Gallery with your non-walking babies for our fun\, sensory play sessions which support babies’ physical development and social skills. \nThese drop-in sessions also provide a fantastic opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers as part of our friendly early years community. \nOur Baby Pitch Play sessions are free to attend. Booking is encouraged but not essential\, as you can receive reminders ahead of each session.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/baby-pitch-play-7/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/baby-active-2024-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T014409Z
CREATED:20260225T102825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T014409Z
UID:10026174-1774521000-1774524600@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-20/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/City-Play-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260312T110531Z
CREATED:20260312T105955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T110531Z
UID:10026194-1774004400-1774006200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Talk: The Jules Rimet Trophy
DESCRIPTION:The National Football Museum is proud to have the Jules Rimet Trophy on display…but do you know what happened to the original? \nWith the 60th anniversary of the theft fast approaching\, our expert interpreters will be reliving the story of the Jules Rimet Trophy for our visitors in a very special Pitch Gallery talk. \nFind out how the trophy was stolen from a stamp exhibition in Westminster\, the bungled attempt at securing a ransom\, and the silverware’s eventual discovery by a border collie named Pickles. \nBut that’s not all. You can also learn more about the replica itself: why it was created\, where it was used\, and what happened when FIFA found out about its existence! \nJoin us for a fascinating 30-minute talk about one of our most storied objects\, taking place on Friday 20 March at 11am and again at 2:30pm.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/jules-rimet-talk-2/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jules-rimet1-e1456848266860.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260312T105933Z
CREATED:20260312T105532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T105933Z
UID:10026193-1774004400-1774006200@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Talk: The Jules Rimet Trophy
DESCRIPTION:The National Football Museum is proud to have the Jules Rimet Trophy on display…but do you know what happened to the original? \nWith the 60th anniversary fast approaching\, our expert interpreters will be reliving the story of the Jules Rimet Trophy for our visitors in a very special Pitch Gallery talk. \nFind out how the Jules Rimet was stolen from a stamp exhibition in Westminster\, the bungled attempt at securing a ransom\, and the silverware’s eventual discovery by a border collie named Pickles. \nBut that’s not all. You can also learn more about the replica itself: why it was created\, where it was used\, and what happened when FIFA found out about its existence! \nJoin us for a fascinating 30-minute talk about one of our most storied objects\, taking place on Friday 20 March at 11am and again at 2:30pm.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/jules-rimet-talk/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jules-rimet1-e1456848266860.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260225T103336Z
CREATED:20260225T102747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T103336Z
UID:10026173-1773311400-1773315000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:CITC: City Play Together
DESCRIPTION:Our younger visitors can get in the game with our City Play Together sessions\, run in partnership with our friends at City in the Community. \nJoin us at the museum for a fun session designed to encourage toddlers’ physical activity. Get involved in sensory play\, movement and singing in our Pitch Gallery space on the ground floor. \nThis session is specifically for 2 to 5-year-olds\, and will kick off at 10:30am. \nThis City Play Together session is free\, but booking is essential\, as places are expected to fill up quickly! \nWe are currently unable to accommodate professional childminders with multiple children at this session. Multiple different bookings under the same name will be cancelled. \nIf you book a place but cannot make it\, please let us know as soon as possible. These sessions are very popular\, and your space could be allocated to another baby / toddler. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/city-play-19/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/City-Play-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T131500
DTSTAMP:20260225T103614Z
CREATED:20260225T103614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T103614Z
UID:10026182-1773224100-1773234900@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Baby Pitch Play
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to our Pitch Gallery with your non-walking babies for our fun\, sensory play sessions which support babies’ physical development and social skills. \nThese drop-in sessions also provide a fantastic opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers as part of our friendly early years community. \nOur Baby Pitch Play sessions are free to attend. Booking is encouraged but not essential\, as you can receive reminders ahead of each session.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/baby-pitch-play-6/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Creative Workshops,Early Years,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/baby-active-2024-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260303T012510Z
CREATED:20260303T012510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T012510Z
UID:10026192-1772980200-1772982000@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-11/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FA-Cup-wide-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T012444Z
CREATED:20260303T012444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T012444Z
UID:10026191-1772967600-1772969400@nationalfootballmuseum.com
SUMMARY:FA Cup talk
DESCRIPTION:Get into the FA Cup spirit with a short talk on the history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Incredible stories of giant-slaying\, triumph against the odds and so much more\, incorporating key objects from the museum galleries. \nLearn more about the key clashes and memorable games in our thirty-minute talks\, free for all museum visitors. No need to book; simply meet in the Pitch Gallery on the ground floor ahead of the designated time.
URL:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/fa-cup-talk-10/
LOCATION:Pitch Gallery\, Cathedral Gardens\, Manchester\, M4 3BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FA-Cup-wide-1.jpg
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