English Football Hall of Fame

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
English Football Hall of Fame
National Football Museum

English Football Hall of Fame at National Football Museum, Manchester 27 May 2021 — 31 March 2022 Tickets from £5.5 — Book now

For almost two decades the National Football Museum’s English Football Hall of Fame has celebrated the great and the good of the game. This is the first time the museum has put on a full-scale exhibition showcasing some of those who’ve made an outstanding contribution to football, both on and off the pitch.

Hall of Fame inductees include Lily Parr, Bobby Charlton, Faye White, Patrick Viera, Rachel Yankey, Ian Wright, Kenny Dalglish and Hope Powell. Latest inductees include Justin Fashanu, Alex Scott and Cyrille Regis. The exhibition is set to include new inductees for 2021.

English Football Hall of Fame at National Football Museum, Manchester 27 May 2021 — 31 March 2022 Tickets from £5.5 Book now

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