Exhibition explores heritage and traditions of Hull refugees 12th December 2019 A community of refugees are sharing their cultural heritage and traditions in a new exhibition. Hull’s Banyamulenge community fled conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo eight years ago. Their exhibition, Minority Voice, is on display at Hull History Centre until January 18. The exhibition includes examples and photographs of art and artefacts, and video footage […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on BanyamulengeHull History Centre
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 28th November 2019 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hull as festive fun, markets and pantomimes are already dominating diaries for families in the city. This weekend, we have circled a Christmas market, a chance to see a classic fairytale and a musical masterpiece in our calendars. Here are 5 things to do in Hull […] Read more Christmas Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumHull Philharmonic OrchestraStreetlife MuseumTrinity MarketWilberforce House Museum
Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend 27th November 2019 Hull’s Museums Quarter staff are urging people in the city to get festive this weekend. The city’s Streetlife, Wilberforce House and Hull and East Riding Museums in the Old Town are starting the Christmas celebrations on Saturday 30 November from 10am to 4pm. And festive activities at the Hands on History Museum will take place […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Hands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumStreetlife MuseumWilberforce House Museum
5 FREE things to do in the Hull area this weekend 22nd November 2019 Christmas is getting close and purses are tightening as salaries are spent on gifts for friends and loved ones. It means few can afford to be splashing cash on weekend plans when costly festive fun is just around the corner. So who is up for some awesome activities in Hull and the surrounding area that […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBeverley RoadFerens Art GalleryHumber StreetHumber Street GalleryMuseums QuarterNnena Kalu: WrappingOld TownSea; The Remains BetweenStudio Eleven
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 11th October 2019 Hull Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. For the first time, the famous work adorning the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican can be viewed from up close. Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBurton Constable HallHull FairHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel: A Different ViewUniversity of HullWalton Street
‘Game-changer for Hull’ as £13.6m maritime grant is approved 2nd October 2019 A huge project to protect and promote Hull’s maritime history will become a reality after the approval of a £13.6m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is the next major phase in the regeneration of Hull as a historic maritime city. It will see Hull Maritime Museum, Dock […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 26th September 2019 This weekend in Hull is all about BBC’s Contains Strong Language festival, with both free and ticketed performances taking place across the city. We are also heading out to see some art at the University of Hull, catch a musical tribute to a legendary 1960s rock group, stop in at a beautiful event and take […] Read more Hull City Hall Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBBCBonus ArenaContains Strong LanguageUniversity of Hull
BBC Contains Strong Language in Hull: 10 performances not to miss 24th September 2019 Contains Strong Language, the BBC’s national poetry and spoken-word festival, is back in Hull this weekend. The prestigious three-day celebration of the spoken word thrusts in the spotlight with coverage on radio and television both nationally and locally. A partnership between the BBC, Wrecking Ball Press, Arts Council England, the British Council and the Makassar […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Theatre What's on Arts Council EnglandBBCBritish CouncilCamille O'SullivanChiedu OrakaContains Strong LanguageDean WilsonHull CollegeHull Truck TheatreRiver HullSimon ArmitageUniversity of HullWrecking Ball Press
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 20th September 2019 How many more warm weekends can we expect? Your guess is probably as good as those made by local TV weather presenters. While the sun may still shine, get out in Hull for family fun and city centre walks. Or book tickets for two fantastic musical performances and a great free exhibition. Here are 5 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Hull Maritime MuseumHull Truck TheatreLou ReedOpen Bridges: A River Full Of StoriesQueens GardensUniversity of Hull
Artwork from prisoners in Hull goes on display in the city 16th September 2019 A new exhibition showcasing artwork from prisoners at HMP Hull will launch this month. Lessons Learnt Behind Bars will offer a rare view into the artistic talents of prisoners, demonstrating how staff are increasing the education and work prospects of offenders – with the aim of reducing re-offending in the region. The exhibition will open […] Read more Museums News Gypsy MothHMP HullHull 4 HeroesLessons Learnt Behind BarsOld TownSt StephenStreetlife Museum
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 21st August 2019 Remember that time when you were playing with Lego while wearing your favourite Scouting For Girls t-shirt as Newton Faulkner played on the stereo in the background? No? Er, us neither… But even if we had experienced this momentary and bizarre crossover of cultures, we could not be more excited about this weekend’s events in […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cottingham Folk FestivalCraig EastonGuildhallHull Maritime MuseumHumber Street GalleryLegoNewton FaulknerScouting For GirlsZebedee's Yard
Women in fishing industry highlighted in new exhibition 21st August 2019 A new exhibition exploring the heritage of women in the fishing community opens in Hull at the weekend. Fisherwomen, by award-winning photographer Craig Easton, opens at the Hull Maritime Museum on Saturday 24 August Easton’s work will bring together three strands of the fisherwomen’s story: their heritage, their journey and contemporary portraits, including new commissions […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonCraig EastonHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime Museum
