A museum hall with round tables draped in black linens and silver chairs set for dinner at National Football Museum.
A museum event space with LED message displays, high ceilings, and a crowd gathered beneath projections at National Football Museum.
A museum event space with round tables dressed for Christmas, set beneath digital displays at National Football Museum.
A museum hall with round banquet tables, floral centerpieces, and sports-themed wall displays at National Football Museum.

The Pitch Gallery at National Football Museum

Gallery in a Museum
·
Private space
Corporation Street, Manchester, M4 3BG –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 230
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A central arrival point in the day for visitors becomes a striking event space after hours. Perfect for a vast array of events, from gala dinners, Christmas parties, to receptions and product launches, the Pitch Gallery offers guests an unrivalled space in the heart of the city. Our city center location, right next to Manchester Victoria, in Cathedral Gardens, makes us an easily accessible and show-stopping venue for your event.

We can now offer special exclusive hire access in the day for special events and conferences, hire rates for this are available on special request.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 230
Theatre
up to 230
Cabaret
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Museum
Galleries for entertaining
Wrap round LED wall
Exclusive hire
City centre location
AV
Outdoor Space
Natural Daylight
Private
Fully Accessible
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

The Museum is open to the public in the day, the client can exclusively takeover the venue after the museum closes.
We can arrange for early access for set up at a cost per hour if required.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(25 reviews and ratings - )

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AR
Annabel R.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 300 guests · July 2024
4.9
AA
Aysha A.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
SB
Sophie B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
BK
Ben K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes. External entertainment is welcome, but naked flames, haze and smoke machines are not permitted.

The venue can likely accommodate only 30 trestle tables, and the event must align with the venue’s activities.

About National Football Museum

National Football Museum is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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