Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week 19th August 2019 This summer in Hull, lots of free and low-cost summer family events are taking place every week. Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the city to give children in the city a healthy and fun summer that is packed with activities. Here are this week’s […] Read more Ice Arena Museums News What's on Astra Youth CentreChange4LifeEast ParkHull and East Riding MuseumHull City CouncilRSPBSt Michael’s Church Hall
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 14th August 2019 Your weekly events round-up starts early this week. With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases not only some fantastic unsigned bands but also some of the city’s best street food, craft beer and shopping. Here are 5 things to do […] Read more Ferens Museums News What's on East Riding TheatreHumber StreetHumber Street GalleryMuseums QuarterOld TownRSPBTrinity LiveTrinity Market
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition 8th August 2019 An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community. For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the 18th century to the present day, efforts have been made to help seafarers and to improve their physical and moral welfare. The free exhibition will […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairFor those in Peril on the SeaHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeMaritime heritage
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey 5th August 2019 Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years. The relocation of the country’s last surviving distant water sidewinder trawler signals the start of Hull’s major heritage-led Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project After weeks of preparation, two […] Read more Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardRiver HullSpurn Lightship
Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond 31st July 2019 Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of all ages – and parents and carers – will love. Queen Victoria Square’s fountains are irresistible to children of all ages on hot, sunny days. […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News East ParkEnnerdaleFish TrailHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull Paragon InterchangePickering ParkQueen Victoria SquareWest ParkWoodford
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday 30th July 2019 Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday. The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near to the Museums Quarter. Starting at 7am, LGSA Marine and Dean’s Tugs will undertake the complex operation to move the 693-tonne trawler down the river […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundRiver HullVictoria Dock
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 26th July 2019 It’s been a somewhat warm week, so you may be looking forward to some fun in the fresh air this weekend. Luckily for you, the city is hosting its annual Veterans Weekend, a Pride finale and a folk festival with a maritime twist. Plan your weekend now! 1. Veterans Weekend East Park Saturday and Sunday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on After:HoursBonus ArenaEast ParkHull Folk and Maritime FestivalHull History CentreHull MarinaPride in HullVeterans Weekend
Arctic Corsair bell packed away before vessel’s relocation 19th July 2019 One of the Arctic Corsair’s most symbolic items has been packed away before the famous Hull trawler’s relocation. The vessel’s bell was carefully placed in a case by Trevor Evans, the longest-serving volunteer and Abigail Jubb, an intern from the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project. Next month, the distant water sidewinder trawler and a symbol […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull Maritime Museum to close temporarily 16th July 2019 Hull Maritime Museum will temporarily close as some technical surveys are carried out. It comes as the £27.4 million Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project steps up a gear. The closure, from Monday 22 July at 10am, will allow a specialist company to complete surveys ahead of the museum’s major refurbishment. It will reopen on Saturday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage Fund
River Hull exhibition to open at Hull Maritime Museum 1st July 2019 A new exhibition to preserves and publicises the heritage of the River Hull, its bridges and vessels is to open at Hull Maritime Museum this month. The Open Bridges: A River Full Of Stories exhibition is the result of a partnership that spent two years recording stories from people who have lived or worked on […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational LotteryRiver Hull
Exhibition in Hull celebrates gypsy, Roma and traveller culture 13th June 2019 An exhibition to celebrate gypsy, Roma and traveller culture will open at Hull’s Streetlife Museum this month. The exhibition, from Thursday 13 June to Thursday 27 June, has been set up to help people to learn more about the history and heritage of these cultures and promote its positive impact on British society. It marks […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Streetlife Museum
How you can back Hull’s huge £27.4m major maritime project 21st May 2019 Hull residents are being urged to back a bid for millions of pounds towards Hull’s ambitious £27.4m major maritime project. Hull City Council is bidding for £13.6m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund – and has now launched the All Hands on Deck campaign to build on a wave of support. The project is to […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
