It promises to be the busiest summer yet at Deepdale's National Football Museum, with a wide variety of different events taking place throughout the holiday months of July and August.
The Museum's family friendly exhibits appeal to visitors of all ages, and don't forget that entrance, as ever, is free!
If you haven't yet taken the chance to head along and take a look at 'Local Hero' - the Museum's excellent tribute to Sir Tom Finney - you should make it your first port of call, but that's not all.
Over the weekend of Saturday 25th July (the day we play Stoke City) and Sunday 26th July, the National Football Museum welcomes a variety of legends such as Sir Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks, Neville Southall and Bruce Grobelaar, allowing you to secure some star name autographs and even take penalties against some of the former keepers! Don't miss the following great events either...
Event listings July/August 2009 - National Football Museum
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July
Football Memorabilia Fair and Players' Signings
A fantastic two days at the museum, including a memorabilia fair, signing sessions with legends including Sir Geoff Hurst and Gordon Banks AND your chance to shoot penalties at Neville Southall and Bruce Grobelaar! Don't miss it!
This event has been organised by EPS Signings www.epsignings.co.uk
Please note that there will be a charge for some of the players' autographs on the day and that parking will be difficult outside the museum on Saturday 25th July due to the Stoke City friendly. Please visit www.nationalfootballmuseum.com nearer the time for further details (including opening times for the events)
Tuesday 28th July
Art Attack
11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
Arty sessions with a football theme - colouring, sticking and making.
FREE
Wednesday 29th July
All Fired Up!
10am - 4pm
Have a go at making your own coaster, tile or mug. The 'All Fired Up' team will show you how to paint a perfect design. All items painted will be taken away to be fired and glazed and returned to the museum within a week.
From £3 for a coaster
Thursday 30th July
Badge it!
11am - 2pm
Make your very own funky football badge
£1 per badge
Tuesday 4th August
Footy Yo Yos
11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
Have a go at designing a football themed yo-yo.
£2 per yo-yo.
Wednesday 5th August
Badge it!
11am - 2pm
Make your very own funky football badge
£1 per badge
Wednesday 5th August
Do Goalkeepers Wear Tiaras?
From 2pm
Come and meet author Helena Pielichaty who's launching her brilliant new footy series Girls FC. This funky new series of books starts with Do Goalkeepers Wear Tiaras? Aimed at 7-11 year olds, these books are fun, engaging and enjoyable, a must read for all football fans! Look out too for a demonstration by a Women's Freestyle Footballer and our display all about Women's Football.
FREE (books priced at £4.99)
Friday 7th August
Art-T!
11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
Come and design your own t-shirt based around our Local Hero exhibition. Be as creative as you like!
£4 per t-shirt
Tuesday 11th August
Badge it!
11am - 2pm
Make your very own funky football badge
£1 per badge
Friday 14th August
Magical Masks
11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
Discover who Tom Finney's favourite players are then make your very own footballer mask. Will you choose Wayne Rooney or Stephen Gerrard?
FREE
Saturday 15th August
Gallery Talk: Women Play Football Too!
10.30am and 11.30am
August is the Women's European Championships. Find out more about the game and the most successful women's team ever!
FREE
Tuesday 18th August
Footy Yo Yos
11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
Have a go at designing a football themed yo-yo.
£2 per yo-yo.
Badge it!
11am - 2pm
Make your very own funky football badge
£1 per badge
Thursday 20th August
Art Attack
11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
More fun with colouring, sticking and making, all with a footy theme.
FREE
Tuesday 25th August
Art-T!
11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
Another chance to design your own t-shirt based around our Local Hero exhibition. Be as creative as you like!
£4 per t-shirt
Wednesday 26th August
Football Skills Coaching Session
11am - 12.30pm and 1pm - 2.30pm
A chance to improve your footy skills with a professional football coach.
£5 per child
Morning session for six-nine year olds, afternoon session for ten-12 year olds
Please bring shin pads and warm clothing. Wet weather option available Booking recommended. 01772 908442
Wednesday 26th August
Badge it!
11am - 2pm
Make your very own funky football badge
£1 per badge
Friday 28th August
All Fired Up!
10am - 4pm
Have a go at making your own coaster, tile or mug. The 'All Fired Up' team will show you how to paint a perfect design. All items painted will be taken away to be fired and glazed and returned to the museum within a week.
From £3 for a coaster
