Leisure & Culture

View article Festival goers can enjoy the ‘freedom’ of travelling by bus

Festival goers can enjoy the ‘freedom’ of travelling by bus

The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging those going to this week’s Freedom Festival to make the journey by bus and take advantage of discounted travel. With a packed programme of music, arts and culture, Freedom Festival has something for everyone and runs from Wednesday 28 August until Sunday 1 September. Getting to events taking place […]

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View article Women’s football exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

Women’s football exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

A new exhibition telling the story of the rich history of women’s football in Hull has today (Wednesday 28 August) opened at the Streetlife Museum. The Lionesses of Hull exhibition explores the life in football of Hull-born Carol Thomas and Flo Bilton. Carol Thomas had a 43-year club career and played for England from 1974-1985, […]

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View article New immersive audio walk to take visitors through 60 years of Hull music history

New immersive audio walk to take visitors through 60 years of Hull music history

Grab your headphones! A free guided audio tour of Hull’s incredible music history, narrated by comedian Lucy Beaumont, is now live. ‘Diamond Life’ is a collaboration between Hull City Council, Visit Hull & East Yorkshire (VHEY) and artist collective Mutiny. It offers over 60 minutes of discovery into Hull’s rich music past, guided and narrated […]

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View article Live orchestral music heading to Hull on a double-decker bus

Live orchestral music heading to Hull on a double-decker bus

Back to Ours, a Hull-based Arts Council England NPO charity known for delivering unique arts and cultural experiences, has announce the launch of a brand-new event. Now That’s What I Call an Orchestra will take place across the weekend of Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September, bringing live orchestral music directly to the streets of […]

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View article Sports clubs offered chance to win Hull City matchday hospitality tickets

Sports clubs offered chance to win Hull City matchday hospitality tickets

Hull City Council has secured exciting prizes from partners Tigers Trust and Hull Culture and Leisure for local sports clubs which air their views on sporting facilities in the city. Prizes such as hospitality tickets at Hull City and free swimming and skating sessions can be won by those completing the Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) […]

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View article What’s on in Hull – August 2024

What’s on in Hull – August 2024

There is so much going on in Hull this month, including the return of some of the city’s most popular annual events – Humber Street Sesh Hull Marina, Saturday 3 August, 12pm until 11pm It simply wouldn’t be summer without Humber Street Sesh. The award-winning Humber Street Sesh returns, headlined by acclaimed Shoegaze 4-piece bdrmm. […]

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View article 100 volunteers to take over London to spread the word about Hull and East Yorkshire

100 volunteers to take over London to spread the word about Hull and East Yorkshire

To celebrate Yorkshire Day on Thursday 1 August, an army of 100 volunteers are travelling to the capital for an East Yorkshire takeover. Volunteers will hand out white roses, postcards and chip spice and chat with Londoners about all the great things the region has to offer. They will also encourage them to enter a competition […]

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View article Have your say on latest round of pocket parks in Hull

Have your say on latest round of pocket parks in Hull

The second round of applications for pocket parks in Hull is now open. Hull City Council is asking members of the public wishing to put forward pieces of land for rejuvenation in their area to contact their ward councillors or neighbourhood co-ordinators. The first round of pocket parks applications was held last year and four […]

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View article Hull-iday fun weekly round-up: Things you can do with your children during the school holidays this week

Hull-iday fun weekly round-up: Things you can do with your children during the school holidays this week

There are so many fun activities for your children to do this summer, many of them for free. Read our new round-up below to find out what’s happening this coming week. Medieval Mayhem!When? Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 JulyWhere? The Museums Quarter on High Street in Hull City CentreWhat does it cost? It’s free!What is […]

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View article Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull

Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull

With the school bell having chimed for the final time, families in Hull are gearing up for weeks of fun and adventure this summer. And to help make the most of the long break, Visit Hull has released a fantastic new summer holiday calendar, packed with events and activities taking place across the city. Alongside […]

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