Leisure & Culture




Two children play in the sand at a beach-themed activity day in a Hull Park.

Say hello to a summer of fun!

A summer schedule packed with activities is heading to Hull. From bug-hunting and den-building to street dance, story-telling and circus skills and everything in between, there really will be something … More











Photo by Tom Arran

Freedom Festival 2021 plans revealed

One of the highlights of Hull’s calendar, the Freedom Festival, will return this summer with an extended 16-day programme.

It will run from Friday 20 August until Sunday 5 September.… More



Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair

Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair.

He will take over … More


The Deep in Hull.

Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign

Hull is being celebrated as part of a new tourism campaign highlighting the region’s great cities.

The Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion, funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign … More


Comedy returns to Hull’s Trinity Market

Some of the funniest comedians in the region are heading to Hull’s Trinity Market for a night of great food, drink and laughter.

Trinity Laughs will return on Friday 2 … More


Joe Lycett brings new show to Hull in 2022

Multiple award-winning comedian Joe Lycett is bringing his new show to Hull next year.

Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? will take place … More





The West Park splash pool play area.

Make a splash this summer in Hull

Families will be able to take advantage of the sunshine this summer as free paddling pools and water play areas open across Hull’s parks.

A number of water play More









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