5 FREE things to do in the Hull area this weekend
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 … More
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Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city.
HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed … More
Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today
Some Hull City Council-owned leisure facilities – including all leisure centres, museums and the Ferens Art Gallery – will close to the public today.
The Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd … More
£350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb
A charity dedicated to supporting the city’s major maritime project has been awarded £350,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum.
Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded the grant … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
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.
Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull
Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands … More
‘Game-changer for Hull’ as £13.6m maritime grant is approved
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 … More
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend
We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from … More
Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends
A group of Arctic Corsair volunteers have pledged to become Dementia Friends.
The group completed dementia awareness training to better understand dementia, its signs and symptoms and how to build … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
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 … More
BBC Contains Strong Language in Hull: 10 performances not to miss
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 … More
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend
It feels like a keep-your-money-in-your-pocket type of weekend – and with so many fantastic exhibitions going on in the city, why not keep your cash and take in some culture?… More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
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 … More
Fascinating story of Hull’s trawlermen to be told in city’s communities
Proceeds from a play and book based on the life of former Arctic Corsair skipper Jim Williams will allow the trawler’s story to be taken into the city’s communities.
Hull … More
Artwork from prisoners in Hull goes on display in the city
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 … More
Work to ramp up access to popular museum is well underway
Work to install new steps and access ramp to the entrance of Hull’s Maritime Museum is well under way.
As part of the third phase of the public realm improvements… More
Have your say on a piece of history
A public vote is being launched for people to have their say on which historic artefacts they would like to see as part of future exhibitions.
From Monday 24 February, … More
Historic maritime paintings return to Hull
A number of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection, which were conserved early last year, are returning to the city.
Last year, 35 paintings were identified and … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
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 … More
Women in fishing industry highlighted in new exhibition
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 … More
5 things to do in Hull this week
With 2020 well and truly up and running, here’s five fantastic events happening in Hull this week.
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Hull City Centre
Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February 5pm … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
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, … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
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
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp
The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation.
The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more … More
Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers
Ornate helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers will go on display in Hull next month.
Exploring Islamic Art: helmets will be on show at Hull and East Riding … More
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition
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 … More
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration
A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed.
The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead … More
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey
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 … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh.
Yet January is no reason to feel … More
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