National Football Museum

Museum

#10 of 152 Conference venues in Manchester
#1 of 313 Corporate Event venues in Manchester
  25 reviews  – 
Corporation Street, Manchester, M4 3BG –
Manchester City Centre
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Spaces for hire at National Football Museum

The Pitch Gallery
Gallery
·
Private space
230 seats
300 standing
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 Cathed...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music

from £2200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Box Gallery
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
80 standing
Located on our top floor, our stunning Box Gallery offers a completely self contained event space that can transform from a meeting space to a striking evening reception area. The room boasts a panoramic city view of industrial and modern Manchester for your guests to enjoy. Located on the top two floors of the National Football Museum, the Box G...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music

from £540 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9
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LE
Luke E.
Verified review
Workshop · 50 guests · May 2026 · Box Gallery
The location and venue were amazing. The staff were great. We had an amazing time. The workshop was super productive and was flooded with natural light.
5.0
EG
Emma G.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 50 guests · May 2024 · Box Gallery
Laurie and team were fantastic at helping us set up and organise our event. I would highly recommend.
5.0
LE
Luke E.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Lydia was super helpful, she responded quickly and made sure that the day was setup for success. Thank you.
5.0
SK
Sangeeta K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Super quick
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £540–£2200 hire fee
The Pitch Gallery
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Box Gallery
9:00 – 22:30
from £540–£1020 hire fee
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £540–£2200 hire fee
The Pitch Gallery
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Box Gallery
9:00 – 22:30
from £540–£1020 hire fee
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £540–£2200 hire fee
The Pitch Gallery
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Box Gallery
9:00 – 22:30
from £540–£1020 hire fee
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £540–£2200 hire fee
The Pitch Gallery
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Box Gallery
9:00 – 22:30
from £540–£1020 hire fee
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £540–£2200 hire fee
The Pitch Gallery
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Box Gallery
9:00 – 22:30
from £540–£1020 hire fee
Saturday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
The Pitch Gallery
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
The Pitch Gallery
17:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 230
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

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.

National Football Museum is a football museum housed in a sloping glass building that presents a large historical collection of kits, trophies and memorabilia.

Venue highlights: The museum's displays and interactive skill simulators can be incorporated into private hires to create activity-led events that engage mixed-age groups. The building provides a large foyer and multiple floors linked by a lift, allowing separate reception, breakout and exhibition areas. In-house catering supplies British menus with halal, extensive vegan and gluten-free options and supports promoted or ticketed hires.

Best for: Corporate team-building and staff socials; family-friendly receptions and children's parties; product launches or awards with a sports theme.

Location: Manchester city centre sits amid shopping and cultural attractions and opens onto a public square and small park, providing outdoor gathering space. The surrounding streets contain cafés, bars and visitor amenities that guests can use before or after an event.

What guests say: The museum's interactive exhibits and simulators keep children engaged and suit activity-focused group bookings. The staff are friendly and helpful when organising group visits and event arrangements.

FAQ

External caterers have access to 250 chairs and 20 6ft round tables. They must provide set-up staff, breakdown staff, service staff, drinks service and waste management.

No, alcoholic drinks are not available for smaller parties.

Yes. Tea and coffee can be ordered downstairs when required.

The venue is located just across the road from Victoria train station.

Yes, the venue provides tables and chairs.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At National Football Museum, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at National Football Museum:

  • Box Gallery hosting 40 guests: £576
  • The Pitch Gallery hosting 250 guests: £6645.60

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

National Football Museum is located at Corporation Street, in Manchester City Centre.

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