Leisure & Culture




National Poetry Day 2021: A poem for Whitefriargate

Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday (7 October).

Vicky Foster, Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence for … More


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Where to get Covid-tested for Hull Fair

Hull Fair starts this Friday (October 8) and everyone planning a visit has been asked to play their part in reducing the spread of Coronavirus.

One of the most important … More



The Arctic Corsair, Hull's last remaining sidewinder trawler

Hull’s historic vessels set sail for restoration

Hull’s last surviving sidewinder deep-water trawler, the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship, will move to a local shipyard for restoration.

Dunston’s (Ship Repairs) Limited, specialists in restoring and repairing … More


Middle Child return to Humber Street for 2021 panto

Award-winning Hull theatre company Middle Child are celebrating their 10th panto anniversary this Christmas with a return to their spiritual home on Humber Street.

Middle Child’s Rapunz’ull, a take on … More




Absolutely Cultured announce exciting new autumn event

This Autumn, Absolutely Cultured presents FloodLights, a newly-commissioned public project featuring captivating projections and soundscapes, brand new for Hull in 2021.

The city of Hull, and the lives of its … More



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The countdown to Hull Fair has begun!

There are less than three weeks until Hull Fair begins. The earliest stages of set-up have already begun, and it will not be long before Showmen and women begin arriving … More





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Homegrown stars head line-up for Inner City Sesh

A host of local talent will headline Inner City Sesh next weekend – a 15,000-capacity music festival in Queens Gardens.

Following the cancellation of the hugely popular music and art … More




The Arctic Corsair, Hull's last remaining sidewinder trawler

Restoration of two historic ships

Two historic ships are to be restored.

A long-established shipyard company has been appointed to repair and restore two of the city’s much-loved ships, the Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship.… More






Hull Fair

Hull Fair given green light

Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October).

The fair was … More


Photo by Tom Arran

Freedom Festival is back!

Freedom Festival returns this weekend with an extended 16-day programme.

The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across … More


Pearson Park

Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park

Pearson Park will take a trip back in time this weekend as a free Victorian Summer event takes place.

This Saturday (21 August), the family friendly event will have a … More




Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator

The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has appointed a new curator.

Kerri Offord has joined the prestigious art gallery – which in 2018 was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum … More


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