Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family.
Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to support the Whitefriargate High Street Heritage Action Zone, with a three-year Hi! Whitefriargate Cultural Programme.
With everything from street entertainment to arts and crafts, there’s something for everyone in the run up to Christmas:
Saturday 9 December
- 10.30am to 3.30pm – mask making with Big Head Puppets in Hepworth’s Arcade
- 11am – 3pm – festive street performers in Whitefriargate
- All day – live ice carving in Trinity Square with photo opportunities
- All day – Christmas selfie photobooth in Trinity Market (Marketplace entrance)
- All day – Lord Mayor’s Christmas tree festival in Hull Minster
Saturday 16 December
- 10.30am to 3.30pm – mask making with Big Head Puppets in Hepworth’s Arcade
- 11am – 3pm – festive street performers in Whitefriargate
- 11am meet – Paul Schofield Look Up Down and All Around Whitefriargate Walk – meet Queen Victoria Square monument
- All day – live ice carving in Trinity Square with photo opportunities
- All day – Christmas selfie photobooth in Trinity Market (Marketplace entrance)
- All day – Lord Mayor’s Christmas tree festival in Hull Minster
Sunday 17 December
- 11am meet – Paul Schofield Look Up Down and All Around Whitefriargate Walk – meet Queen Victoria Square monument
Saturday 23 December
- 10.30am to 3.30pm – mask making with Big Head Puppets in Hepworth’s Arcade
- 11am – 3pm – festive street performers in Whitefriargate
- 11.30am – 2.30pm – free face painting in Trinity Market
- All day – Lord Mayor’s Christmas tree festival in Hull Minster
Cllr Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure said:
“With Christmas just around the corner, these events provide lots of free activities to entertain families of all ages.
“Hull’s old town and Whitefriargate are the perfect backdrop for a festive day out or break from Christmas shopping.”
Hull City Council was awarded £100,000 from Historic England in 2021 as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities on the high street.
The Hi! Whitefriargate Cultural Programme explores the significance of Hull Old Town’s most historic street. The project has so far included, new commissions, performances and exhibitions that reflect the rich heritage of Whitefriargate and celebrate the role that the street has played in the social and political history of the city, and its importance as a centre of commerce and social interaction.
