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New Ferens exhibition set to break the mould

The Ferens Art Gallery is set to host a groundbreaking new exhibition showcasing sculpture by women.

Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945 is the first extensive exhibition of … More









Theatre library opens in Hull’s Old Town

A collection of more than 2,000 play scripts and theatre reference books has opened its doors in Hull.

Middle Child’s theatre library, based in the company’s rehearsal space on High … More



The REYTAs are back for 2022!

Awards that reward the region’s best, brightest, most successful and innovative tourism businesses will return in 2022 and will continue to be a route to national recognition.

The 2022 Remarkable … More



Hull to get its own version of Sesame Street

The iconic American TV series Sesame Street is coming to Humber Street this summer with a Hull twist.

From Wednesday 29 June, Humber Street Gallery, run by Absolutely Cultured, will … More




Brick by Brick LEGO exhibition comes to Hull

A LEGO® exhibition Brick by Brick International LEGO® Brick Art is coming to the Ferens Art Gallery this month.

The Brick by Brick exhibition gathers the work of 18 artists, … More


Union Jack flag

Bumper Jubilee weekend event coming to Hull

A free four-day fun-packed family event will come to Hull this June to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The council has today published a decision record that will allocate funds … More


The Hands on History Museum in the city centre.

Hands on History Museum set to reopen

Hull’s Hands on History Museum is reopening for the first time since lockdown.

The museum is due to reopen on Saturday 14 May. It will then be open as normal … More


Humber Street Sesh returns to Hull Marina in 2022

Hull’s multi-award winning music festival, Humber Street Sesh, will return to Hull Marina this year.

This year’s festival will take place on Saturday 13 August.

Dave Mayes, Humber Street Sesh … More


Historic clock on museum will be automated

Historic maritime clock to become automated

An historic city centre clock is set to become automated after more than 100 years.

The large clock on the south-facing tower of Hull’s Maritime Museum and its dialworks have … More


Maritime Futures training

Maritime training programme secures further funding

The accredited ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme dedicated to young people in Hull has attracted further funding.

Hull Maritime Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting Hull Maritime, has been awarded £75,000 … More


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