The National Football Museum is housed within the stands of Deepdale Stadium and is divided into two halves. The First Half Gallery explores the origins of the game and its history from the 19th Century to the present day. The Second Half Gallery is an interactive gallery where you can take an active part in learning more about football. The Museum has a range of trails and activities suitable for families and younger children which help you to discover more about the Museum's collections. These include a family quiz, and the Barnaby Bear Football Trail, aimed at children between 4 and 7 years old. Children under 7 will also love the 'Footy Fun Zone' play area. This is a multi-sensory play area for the Museum's younger visitors which includes, art materials, toys and games, and dressing up equipment.

The Museum is also home to 'Goalstriker' – the world's first interactive penalty shoot-out experience, a firm favourite with all our visitors!

There is an on site coffee shop serving tea, coffee, cold drinks and light snacks.

A wide range of products from children's football related gifts and toys, to signed memorabilia and books about the history of football.

Disabled toilets and baby changing room available.

Milk warming available on request.

The National Football Museum is two miles from Junction 31 on the M6 and the same distance from Junction 1 of the M55. Look out for the brown signs on the main roads into Preston. The Museum is also accessible by public transport. Take the number 19 bus from Preston Bus Station to Deepdale Stadium.

The Museum hosts special family activities during holiday periods. Why not log onto our website, www.nationalfootballmuseum.com to find out more.

Ask about our family activities at the Museum's reception desk when you arrive. They will help you to make the most out of your visit to the National Football Museum.

If you've had fun on your family day out to The National Football Museum, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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