Council receives £1m to enhance key maritime heritage site
Further exploration works on an ancient blockhouse in Hull, commissioned by Henry VIII, are set to take place thanks to a successful funding bid.
Hull City Council has been awarded … More
Leisure & Culture
Trinity Market is full – for the first time in its 117-year history
Hull’s Trinity Market, home to a range of independent and creative businesses, is at full capacity for the first time in its 117-year history.
Trinity Indoor Market has provided local … More
£1.2m Hull Arena revamp to begin as contract awarded to UK specialist
Whitefriargate awarded £100,000 for cultural programme
Hull City Council has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities … More
Monet masterpiece arrives in Hull ahead of exciting new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery
A masterpiece by the French artist Claude Monet will be the centrepiece of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, which will focus on the importance of mindfulness and reflection … More
Follow the White Rabbit and discover Hull’s Old Town wonderland
The history of Hull’s magical Whitefriargate and Old Town area will be celebrated with a new trail inspired by the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Carroll’s … More
Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell to its maritime collection
The enormous task of moving the whole of the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection from the Grade II* listed building has got underway.
Some 50,000 objects – including the much loved … More
Maritime outreach activities for people with Dementia
Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack.
The Hull Maritime project, funded by Hull City Council and The National … More
Hull museums announce plans for reopening
Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance.
Ferens Art Gallery, the Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding … More
Jimmy Carr returning to Bonus Arena in Hull
Comedian Jimmy Carr is returning to Hull next year.
The 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter will perform at the Bonus Arena on Saturday 5 November 2022.
Tickets for the … More
Absolutely Cultured gets £198,000 boost to support Hull communities and local creatives
Hull’s Absolutely Cultured has been awarded £198,000 from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
The funding will support the organisation’s plans over the next three years to increase cultural opportunities within Hull’s … More
Moby Dick to bring live outdoor theatre back to Hull
A radical reworking of Moby Dick, Herman Melville’s classic novel, will be performed on an outdoor stage in Hull in June.
The show is to be staged by The John … More
Hull schools invited to get involved in Rugby League World Cup competition
Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has launched a competition giving schools across England the chance to win an exclusive trophy visit and tournament merchandise.
Pupils from schools across Hull … More
More love for the Truelove Flag
A long due conservation treatment on the 147 year-old Truelove flag from the Hull Maritime Museum is now complete.
The 15ft (4.57m) Truelove flag, dating back to 1873 and on … More
Launch of tender process to build new maritime visitor centre for Hull
The creation of a new visitor centre at North End Shipyard has moved a step closer with contractors now being invited to show an interest in delivering this element of … More
Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity
A three-day event will take place in Hull this summer celebrating the city’s creativity and culture.
Creative Hull, from Absolutely Cultured, will see installations and performances taking place all over … More
Hull leisure facilities to reopen next week
Leisure facilities across Hull will reopen next week, as national Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease.
Ennerdale and Woodford Leisure Centres, Albert Ave Pools and Costello Stadium will all welcome back … More
Plans announced for Big Malarkey Festival 2021
Preparations are underway for the return of Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey.
The Big Malarkey Festival, from Hull Libraries, will bring together well-known authors and illustrators alongside … More
Hull’s writing stars to feature on BBC with Humber Mouth
The creativity of Hull’s writing community is being celebrated with four new writing commissions for the Humber Mouth literature festival.
And, the new stories and poems written for radio will … More
Search for specialist training provider to deliver ‘Maritime Futures’ programme
The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a specialist training provider to deliver an accredited training programme for young people in Hull.
Thanks to funding awarded to the Hull … More
Magical Museums activity booklet returns for Easter holidays
Children across the city will be keeping themselves entertained this Easter with the Magical Museums activity booklet from Hull Museums.
The second edition of the booklet, developed in partnership with … More
The Deep set to host magical sunset concert
Hull’s iconic The Deep will host a remarkable outdoor concert next month.
The free event will be livestreamed and will include spectacular cinematic camera and drone shots of The Deep … More
Extra parking to be introduced at East Park
Plans to introduce additional parking for motorists visiting East Park have been revealed.
The new car park will allow spaces for up to forty cars and will also include the … More
Historic boat splashes back into East Park
Hull’s historic splash boat has returned to East Park following a £250,000 refurbishment.
The listed wicksteed splash boat is one of only three left in England and has been providing … More
Historic street gains poet-in-residence
A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021.
Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature … More
Search for contractor to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane
Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane is to be restored, thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council.
The Hull Maritime project is looking … More
Independent arts venue on Whitefriargate receives £100,000 grant
An independent arts venue, café and book and music store on Whitefriargate has received a £100,000 grant from the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge Fund.
Wrecking Ball Press, which … More
Stunning new images of Albert Ave Pools refurbishment lido revealed
New images of the city’s next major leisure refurbishment project have today been revealed by Hull City Council.
Albert Avenue Pools is the next centre in line for a full … More
Specialists appointed to pack and transport thousands of maritime treasures
50,000 maritime artefacts from the Hull Maritime Museum are to be packed and transported to secure storage.
A decision record published by Hull City Council today confirms the appointment of … More
Young female entrepreneurs celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week
Hull Women’s Week, which starts today, International Women’s Day, is highlighting the work of women working across various communities and sectors in Hull.
Throughout Hull Women’s Week, the Hull Youth … More
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