Thrills and spills of Hull Fair returns for 2017 26th September 2017 Hull Fair, one of Europes largest travelling fairs, is set to return to the city for eight days from Friday 6 October until 11pm on Saturday 14 October. Taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. With more than 300 attractions from roller-coasters, white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Tuner Prize exhibition opens as a highlight of UK City of Culture 2017 25th September 2017 #TURNERPRIZE The Turner Prize will be presented at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull for the first time, with an exhibition of work by this year’s shortlisted artists: Hurvin Anderson, Andrea Büttner, Lubaina Himid and Rosalind Nashashibi. The exhibition will run from 26 September 2017 to 7 January 2018, and will be a highlight of […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Libraries kick-starting the next generation of entrepreneurs 20th September 2017 National Start-up Day, Thursday 21 September The Business & IP Centre in Hull will launch Start-up Day as part of a national drive to celebrate the regions next generation of entrepreneurs. The day will be jam packed with free workshops, talks and events at the library to equip budding business owners with the tools to […] Read more Leisure & Culture
The Royal Ballet returns to Hull to reopen city’s New Theatre following multi-million pound rebuild 15th September 2017 The Royal Ballet returns to Hull for the first time in 30 years this Saturday, when some of the world’s finest dancers take to the stage at Hull New Theatre following a £16 million rebuilding programme that has transformed it into a world-class venue for dance, theatre and performance. Curated by the Company’s Hull-born director […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Call for artists to submit artwork for 2018 Open Exhibition 14th September 2017 The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2018 Open Exhibition. Whether you are a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the very first time, if youd like your work to be seen by thousands of people, or to sell, then the Ferens Open is the platform for you. […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Ferens reopens with newly displayed gallery four 12th September 2017 Ferens Art Gallery has reopened today with a complete re-hang in gallery four showcasing world renowned works from the permanent collection, spanning the 19th to 21st century. Last weeks closure enabled the gallery to prepare for the Turner Prize and re-hang some of the gallerys most recognised work as well as Francis Bacons Head VI, […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Libraries launch new writing competition for 7-14 year-olds 12th September 2017 Hull Libraries is inviting Hulls youngest writers to show off their talent in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation. The Venn Young Writers Competition is open to children aged seven-14 and gives young people the opportunity to see their work in print. Children are invited to enter any or all of four […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull’s Big Bus Day returns for 2017 7th September 2017 Hulls wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport. Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) and Hull Museums, Big Bus Day attracts people of all ages, and has become one of the Museum Quarters biggest events. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull’s Big Bus Day returns for 2017 6th September 2017 Hulls wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport. Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) and Hull Museums, Big Bus Day attracts people of all ages, and has become one of the Museum Quarters biggest events. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Excavations begin at the site of Henry VIII Hull Fortress 4th September 2017 Remains of King Henry VIIIs Hull fortress are being revealed this month as excavations take place at the site of the South Blockhouse. Two trenches have been opened, exposing parts of the brick structure, with the investigations due to take place throughout September. To coincide with Heritage Open Days, there will be two open days […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Former United Nations Secretary-General arrives in Hull to deliver Wilberforce Lecture 1st September 2017 Kofi Annan, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006) and Founder and Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation arrives in Hull today (Friday 1 September 2017). Mr Annan will give the annual Wilberforce lecture at the newly advertised time of 11.30am at the City Hall on Saturday 2 September. The event is sold out […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Icelandic delegation to donate maritime relic 31st August 2017 Officials from Reykjavik will visit Hull as part of a return visit of a Cod Wars exchange, and to donate a secret weapon to Hull Museums, never seen before outside of Iceland. The delegation includes the President of Reykjavik City Council, the chair of Reykjavik City Council Cultural Committee, Museum staff and members of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture