The National Fotball Museum, located in Preston, takes you on a worldwide journey delving into the past with over 130 years worth of precious and priceless artefacts on show.The museum holds memories from all over the world with the first World Cup Ball from 1930 and the shirt that Maradona was wearing in the infamous 'Hand of God' incident from 1986, just some of the items on show. Visiting the National Football Museum is FREE. The museum receive more than 100,000 visitors per year and is simply a must for all football fans whatever age you happen to be.
The National Football Museum's objects, exhibitions and interactive displays, draw on the themes of Poetry, Art, Religion, Literacy, Citizenship and much more, to involve and educate your children using football to stimulate their interest. The galleries use artefacts, film, sound and interactive activities to explain the history and social impact of the game of football. It is a must see for all football fans and for more information on how to the National Football Museum, click here.
The Museum is not exclusively for football fans. Many visitors particularly enjoy the social history aspect of the Museum, a timeline of images showing what was happening in the wider world in social context, from the present day back to the mid 19th century. Visitors can see how the lives of fans and players were affected by war, technology and entertainment.
The British Golf Museum tells the story of British golf chronologically, exploring the events, personalities and equipment used throughout the ages. Where better to find out about golf than in St. Andrews, the home of golf. Using diverse displays and exciting interactives, the Museum tells the story of British golf from its origins in the middle ages through to the present day.
Encounter many famous professionals, amateurs of status, Kings and Queens and other curious golfing characters. Find out more about the evolution of equipment and marvel at the symbols of success on display. A mix of ancient and modern, fact and feat mean there is something for everyone. A visit to the British Golf Museum is a must for golfers and non golfers alike! Adults are £5.25, Children are £2.90, with children under 5 going FREE. A family ticket can also be purchased for £13.50. For more information on how to get to the St Andrews course, click here
The Museum is home to the biggest and most important collection of rugby football memorabilia in the world and includes artefacts from all over the globe. The Museum of Rugby is the ultimate visitor experience for the world rugby enthusiast. Twickenham is the home of England rugby and also the Museum of Rugby.
The Museum opened in 1996 and takes visitors through the history of the sport from its origins (in an English public school) to the present day. More than just a collection of interesting artefacts, the Museum of Rugby is an inspirational journey through the history of the ultimate team game. Innovative, interactive exhibits bring to life some of the great moments of the international game. Reconstructions of days gone by; the sights, sounds and (even) smells of rugby football appear throughout. Action-packed films show footage of rugby matches from the very earliest right up to the present day. You can even test your strength on the formidable scrum machine!
From the casual observer to the fanatic, the Museum appeals to everyone whatever their age, gender, nationality or level of interest. For a stadium tour and a trip to the museum, adults are charged at £10, Children £7, and a family ticket is priced at £34. For more information on how to get to Twickenham, click here.
On the 12th April 2006, H.R.H. the Duke of Kent declared the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum open to the public. The state of the art museum features exhibits and artefacts never seen before, as well as audio guides in eight different languages. Please note that the Museum is only accessible to tournament ticket holders during The Championships (25 June – 8th July 2007) and no audio guides are available at that time.
Tours are widely available throughout the year. The route includes No.1 Court, the Picnic Terraces and Water Gardens with their fantastic views across London, The Millennium Building and Press Interview Room, which are out-of-bounds during The Championships, and, on days when building work permits, Centre Court. On other days this will be replaced by the BBC Television Studio. Tours can be booked online here.
Museum; Adults £8.50, Concessions £7.50, Child £4.75. Museum & Tour; Adults £14.50 Concessions £13.00, Child £11.00
