Christmas

View article Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer

Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer

The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a group travel discount to help people get out and about over the festive season as well as providing a timely boost for the local economy during the busy Christmas and New Year period. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering the Hull Card Group ticket […]

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View article Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

Details of Hull’s bumper Christmas weekend have now been revealed as the build for this weekend’s event have started in the city centre. Performances on the main stage in Queen Victoria Square will delight audiences of all ages with short pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk (Saturday only) at 10.30am and 2pm, live singers, choirs and […]

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View article Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

Families in Hull can get into the Christmas spirit with a series of free festive fun events courtesy of Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE). On Saturday 6 December, step into the magical world of Narnia at Aslan’s Winter Narnia Extravaganza, taking place at The Freedom Centre on Preston Road. Visitors will journey through enchanting, […]

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View article Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas

Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas

Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on next week by Pride of Britain 2025 award winner Marcus Skeet, known to his online followers as The Hull Boy. Marcus will join the Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, as well as a special guest direct from the North Pole to get the festive period underway. On Thursday […]

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View article Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

Hull city centre will be flooded with festive cheer this November as a full Christmas weekend event fills the streets. A Christmas market will line King Edward St, brought to life with street entertainment, hot and cold food offers as well as covered seating with live music performances and festive panto on the main stage […]

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View article Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 11am-4pm. Hosted by Hull Museums, visitors will be able to experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas – a celebration steeped in history, charm and cheer. Wander […]

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View article Free festivities return to Trinity Market – with a Grinchy twist

Free festivities return to Trinity Market – with a Grinchy twist

Hull’s favourite Christmas tradition is back – and this year it comes with a twist! The Santa Claus Showtime returns to Trinity Market for 2025, bringing families together for free festive fun every Saturday in the run-up to Christmas. And just around the corner in Hepworth’s Arcade, a new neighbour is moving in…The Grinch Grotto! […]

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View article “Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns

“Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns

Businesses, community organisations and schools across Hull and the surrounding area are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the biggest and best one yet. Hull Minster will once again host the annual tradition, which runs throughout most of the Christmas month of December, where admission is FREE. The Lord […]

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View article Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council

Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council

The new school term might just be starting, but Hull’s Santa Squad are already stepping up their work to ensure that no child goes without a Christmas present. The group are benefitting from a donation from Hull City Council, where £1,000 will go towards the purchase of gifts, toiletries and food items. Santa Squad, which […]

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