Leisure & Culture

View article £200k boost to transform Hull Central Library into ‘Space to Inspire’

£200k boost to transform Hull Central Library into ‘Space to Inspire’

Hull Culture and Leisure Library Services has been awarded £203,175 of funding by the DCMS for its ‘Space to Inspire’ project. The funding has been granted as part of a nationwide Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) delivered by Arts Council England for the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund. The investment will see Hull Central Library transformed into […]

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View article Hull to host tall ships ahead of Invictus Games

Hull to host tall ships ahead of Invictus Games

Two traditionally rigged tall ships will spend time in Hull as part of an expedition in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027. Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew will sail into the city on Tuesday 14 April, ahead of an opportunity for the general public to spend time on board the vessels on Thursday 16 April. […]

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View article Out of this world planetarium lands in Hull

Out of this world planetarium lands in Hull

A state-of-the-art mobile planetarium has landed in Hull, bringing science closer to communities across the UK. The project focuses on cities that do not currently have a planetarium, offering a programme dedicated to science outreach. Queen Victoria Square will host the initiative features a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium designed to bring astronomy and science closer to […]

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View article Farmers Market returns to Hull city centre

Farmers Market returns to Hull city centre

Regular farmers markets are set to return to the city centre next week as Trinity Square will be filled with various stalls. Next Friday (10 April), the new market will open, with stallholders providing a variety of locally made produce from small independent businesses. This month’s market will also include family entertainment and free Easter […]

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View article New culture hub for Middle Child supported by city centre grant

New culture hub for Middle Child supported by city centre grant

Hull theatre company Middle Child will create a new cultural, community and commercial hub thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grant scheme. Middle Child will refurbish and enhance its Humber Street premises with a new customised and permanent seating bank, green room facilities and a heating and air conditioning system. There […]

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View article Hull’s first ‘Our City’ celebration draws thousands to city centre

Hull’s first ‘Our City’ celebration draws thousands to city centre

Hull’s first Our City celebration, led by local arts charity Back to Ours and funded by Hull City Council, brought an estimated 13,000 people to Hull city centre on Saturday 14th March, with over 1,500 local residents participating in processions and performances throughout the day. One of the city’s largest recent community-led cultural events, the free, […]

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View article Council seeks partner to develop cultural plan for young people

Council seeks partner to develop cultural plan for young people

Hull City Council is seeking an experienced cultural consultant, organisation or consortium to develop a Children & Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan, covering the life course from pregnancy to 25 years. This ambitious new plan will sit alongside the Hull Culture & Heritage Strategy 2025–2030 and support Hull’s status as a UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities member. […]

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