Christmas

View article Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival back at Minster

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival back at Minster

7th November 2024

The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will return to Hull Minster this December. The popular event will run from Tuesday 3 December to Saturday 21 December, and will see dozens of decorated trees fill up the 700-year-old church. Businesses and organisations, and individuals, can get involved by providing a tree, which can be decorated […]

View article Young people to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

Young people to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

4th November 2024

School children in Hull have been invited to create a design for Hull City Council’s official Christmas e-card. Posters are going up in primary and secondary schools, asking pupils to design a card with the theme of ‘Hull at Christmas’. Young people are being asked to come up with an entry that could, for example, […]

View article Free family Christmas show returns to Hull’s Trinity Market

Free family Christmas show returns to Hull’s Trinity Market

24th October 2024

Trinity Market is gearing up for the return of free Christmas performances every Saturday on the run up to Christmas. Santa Claus Showtime, will take place every Saturday, starting on the 23 November, running up to the 21 December. The show will be presented by Redland Events in collaboration with Hull City Council and Trinity […]

View article 5 outdoor spaces to explore over the festive period

5 outdoor spaces to explore over the festive period

22nd December 2023

Looking to get some fresh air over the festive period? Hull has many outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or a casual stroller, there’s a perfect park to explore right on your doorstep. Here’s our guide on outdoor spaces in Hull to explore this Christmas: East Park Hull’s largest green […]

View article Hull’s Low Ale Trail is Back!

Hull’s Low Ale Trail is Back!

20th December 2023

Hull’s Low Ale Trail is back – and it’s bigger than ever. The Old Town based trail now includes 17 bars and pubs, all of which offer a range of low- and no-alcohol options. The relaunch is just in time for anyone planning a no-hangover festive night out, or thinking ahead to both Dry January […]

View article Hundreds of FREE Christmas activities!

Hundreds of FREE Christmas activities!

11th December 2023

Free activity sessions for all school-aged children and young people will be on offer over the Christmas break. The Healthy Holidays programme is back for the winter break and as usual there’s something to suit everyone, including a dedicated SEND programme. Funded by the Department for Education, sessions are run by a huge range of […]

View article Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

8th December 2023

A new Christmas art piece has gone on show at Trinity Market, courtesy of local artist Keith Key. Tasked with displaying different pieces over a year, Keith’s festive offering is named ‘Church of Tree’. Taking three months to complete, it depicts a scene at the front of Hull Minster in a bygone age of Christmas. Although […]

View article Dozens of Christmas jumpers donated to help local families

Dozens of Christmas jumpers donated to help local families

7th December 2023

Kind-hearted people in Hull have been donating unwanted Christmas jumpers to help local families. Hull City Council recently launched its annual appeal for jumper donations ahead of Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, which is taking place today (Thursday 7 December). A total of 85 jumpers were donated via Beercocks and Hull City Council’s customer […]

View article Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

7th December 2023

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 […]

View article Christmas returns to Pearson Park

Christmas returns to Pearson Park

6th December 2023

Victorian carol singers, festive live music and a festive family trail will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (9 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place. From 11am until 3pm the park will be filled with Christmas spirit, with something for all the family to enjoy. Alongside live entertainment, stalls will be open selling everything […]

View article Meet the Hull school children creating Christmas magic

Meet the Hull school children creating Christmas magic

29th November 2023

A group of school children in Hull have made it their mission to support as many families as possible this Christmas. Santa Squad is the brainchild of children Ava, Phoebe, Thea and Laurie, aged between 9-10, at Kingswood Parks Primary. Working in partnership with schools across the city, they help children and families across Hull […]

View article Primary school pupils invited to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

Primary school pupils invited to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

21st November 2023

Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Christmas is always an exciting time for our primary school pupils. The Christmas card design competition is a festive way […]