Christmas

View article Christmas tree call as Lord Mayor’s festival returns to Hull Minster

Christmas tree call as Lord Mayor’s festival returns to Hull Minster

5th November 2026

A call has gone out to businesses, organisations and individuals to come up with most eye-catching creations possible for the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival. Councillor Maria Coward will officially open this year’s event at Hull Minster on Tuesday 1 December, with the festival running all the way up until Christmas Eve. Those that […]

View article Lord Mayor’s Rainbow Ball returns to Hull’s Guildhall

Lord Mayor’s Rainbow Ball returns to Hull’s Guildhall

22nd October 2026

Flamboyant and fabulous event to have a festive feel in 2026/27 civic year.

View article Hull Trading Standards warns parents and carers over unsafe children’s advent calendar

Hull Trading Standards warns parents and carers over unsafe children’s advent calendar

31st December 2025

Hull City Council’s Trading Standards department is warning consumers about a children’s capybara-themed advent calendar sold online after discovering it contains a dangerous item. The calendar, marketed as a children’s toy, has prompted multiple complaints from parents in and around Hull who were alarmed to find a sharp box cutter, pictured above, included as one […]

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View article From my family to yours, I wish you a merry Christmas, and an exciting 2026.

From my family to yours, I wish you a merry Christmas, and an exciting 2026.

23rd December 2025

As 2025 draws to a close and with 2026 just around the corner, Cllr Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, has a message for residents.

View article Families flock to free festive fun

Families flock to free festive fun

10th December 2025

Families in Hull have been getting into the spirit of Christmas, and enjoying some free festive fun in East Hull.

View article Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer

Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer

2nd December 2025

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 […]

View article Annual Christmas service to be held

Annual Christmas service to be held

1st December 2025

The annual Christmas remembrance service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium later this month. The traditional event, which is open to all, will take place on Sunday 14 December, starting at 2pm, where those attending are asked to arrive around 1:45pm. It will be held in the large chapel, and will provide a chance for […]

View article Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

26th November 2025

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 […]

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

Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

14th November 2025

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, […]

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

Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas

13th November 2025

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 […]

View article NOW SOLD OUT: Lord Mayor to hold Christmas At Home event

NOW SOLD OUT: Lord Mayor to hold Christmas At Home event

10th November 2025

UPDATE: Tickets are now sold out for this event. The traditional Lord Mayor At Home event is to take on a festive feel this year, as Councillor Cheryl Payne will welcome guests to Hull’s Guildhall shortly before Christmas. The annual occasion is a chance to meet the Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber in […]

View article Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

7th November 2025

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 […]