Ramblers partnership launched with Hull Culture and Leisure
Hull Culture and Leisure are teaming up with The Ramblers for a two year project that aims to encourage more people to start walking to support health and wellbeing.
Free … More
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Hull’s British Judo Champion awarded annual leisure membership
A talented local athlete has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities with Hull Culture and Leisure, as part of a scheme to support the city’s future sporting … More
How a French masterpiece is inspiring young artists in Hull
Young people from Hull are taking centre stage as part of an exhibition focussing on Claude Monet’s stunning landscape painting, Antibes (1888).
The masterpiece – on loan from The Courtauld … More
Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets
Street theatre, performances and live music will take place in Hull next week as part of an exciting programme celebrating the city’s rich history.
Giant birds, mermaids, brass bands, Victorian … More
Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent
Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has announced its programme for Creative Hull – a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity.
Taking place from the 16 -18 July, the weekend will … More
Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday
Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance on Thursday for St John’s Day.
‘Light It Green’ … More
Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture
Hull ice skating community reassured over £1.45m Hull Arena refurb
Hull City Council has met with representatives of the city’s ice skating community to reassure them a £1.45m revamp of the Hull Arena is on schedule.
The council is working … More
Power supply to be installed at East Park water play
A new electricity supply is to be installed at East Park next week that will power the newly refurbished water play area.
This installation work will be done on Monday … More
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
Hull building specialist hired for next stage of £1.2m Hull Arena revamp
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
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
Hull graduate sets sights on Olympic Games in Tokyo
A University of Hull graduate has his sights set on the Olympic Games this summer as he aims to be in the 200m starting blocks in Tokyo.
Andy Morgan-Harrison, who … More
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage
A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021.
Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council … More
Hull’s Business & IP Centre joins forces with British Library to turbocharge the local and regional economy
The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to more than 100 regional and local libraries across England.… More
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
Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history
Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city.
The exhibition will … More
Heritage contractor appointed for Hull Maritime Museum major redevelopment works
A leading heritage contractor has been appointed to undertake specialist works to redevelop one of the most recognised buildings in the city, the Hull Maritime Museum.
A decision record has … More
The Darkness are coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena
British rockers The Darkness are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena later this year.
The band, formed in 2000 and famous for hits including I Believe in a Thing Called Love, … More
Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home
The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012.
The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK … More
Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme
A local training provider has joined forces with the Hull Maritime project to offer a new ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme for young people in Hull who aspire to work at … More
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021
From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with … More
‘Hull used to be one of Britain’s best kept secrets – not anymore’
Visit Hull launches campaign to welcome visitors back to the city.
The It Must Be Hull Campaign will invite local, regional and national visitors to rediscover Hull.
The city is … More
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
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
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