National Football Museum, Pitch Gallery
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG -
Up to
400 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed
Our stunning architecture, state-of-the-art galleries, and great flexible spaces make the National Football Museum the perfect venue for your event.
Our city centre location means we are perfectly positioned to welcome delegates from across the UK. Our spaces are versatile and unique, offering many different event types, from dinners, private dining's, receptions, meetings, conferences, talks & more.
Pitch Gallery
The Pitch Gallery at the National Football Museum offers the perfect setting for evening launches, parties, drinks receptions, and large dinners. The room is drenched in natural light, making the Pitch Gallery a great setting for any event. Our city centre location, right next to Manchester Victoria, in Cathedral Gardens, makes us an easily accessible and show-stopping venue for your event.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 200
Cabaret
up to 140
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type: Per day
from £1950 per day
from £1950 per day
from £1950 per day
from £1950 per day
from £1950 per day
from £1950 per day
from £1950 per day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Stage
Public transport
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
TV screen
WiFi
Other
Full AV packages are available via our on site team
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
Cancellation charges will be dependant on amount of notice given, notification must be received in writing. Cancellation will be based on total contracted numbers for all items contracted. 0-14 days before event date 100% 91-15 days before event date 70% 120-91 days before event date 50% 121-365 days before event date 25%
Location
Reviews
stevie bowen
February 2025A must-visit for all football fans offering an immersive journey through the history of the beautiful game. You can explore galleries filled with memorabilia, including the oldest surviving FA Cup trophy, George Bests Mini & even one of Motty's Sheepskins! Theres a Penalty Shootout & Pass Master to provide hands-on fun, allowing fans to test their skills, the museum is an engaging experience & celebrates our passion for football. I'd suggest taking one of the guided tours then going back for your personal best bits
Lei Zhang
January 2025I started watching football in 1998, the World Cup in France. Then the Manchester United treble happened in 1999. This museum simply brings so much memory of mine, and I enjoyed every single minute when visiting. And the museum is HIGHLY interactive - quizzes, pictures, penalty kicks, etc. You could easily spend hours inside the museum!
Mike Kennedy
March 2025Overall a fun museum experience. I was a bit underwhelmed given the amount of history English football has, but it did have some interesting exhibits. The tour was excellent, highly recommended. There was no wait on a weekday but it's probably a good idea to buy tickets in advance.
Cinefrank57 Houiellebecq
March 2025I had a bit of time to spend here, so it was a good choice to visit this Football Museum, it is over a number of floors in this building. Each floor has a different theme, there are lots of displays, old memorabilia. Lots to read, some quiz type exhibits. Also a penalty shoot out arena. If you are a Blue light card holder you will get a nice discount on your ticket, which lasts for one year. There is also a shop and small cafe at the end.
Leon Das
March 2025Great day out. Some good photo opportunities with trophies. Great to read about the history of football and see all the different trophies, medals and shirts, boots etc. the 1st floor was great with a few interactive things to do as well as all the history. Didn’t see what was on the 2’d floor as there was a big queue. The 3rd floor was cool. Looking at all the old annuals and football books. Nice cafe as well.
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