Three free Play Day festivals to visit Hull this summer
Hull’s Play Day event has expanded to three events for 2021, with the first of which took place at Alderman Kneeshaw playing fields on 28 July.
National Play Day is … More
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Rockcity in Hull hits new heights with Olympic Games success
A popular Hull climbing venue has reached the top after its equipment was chosen to support world-class athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Rockcity Climbing in Hawthorn Avenue has supplied … More
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project
The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone.
The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime … More
Checkmate! Hull set for huge chess festival this summer
Hull will be going chess crazy this summer with the city’s first Play Chess Festival.
The programme will last for three months and will take place across the city in … More
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers
Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers.
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central … More
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun
The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July.
Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower … More
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021
The Ferens Open Exhibition is back. The exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 24 July at 12 … More
Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull
Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect.
The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, … More
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage
A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre.
Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the … More
Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd
Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next … More
How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums
On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able … More
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament
With just 100 days to go until the opening match, Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have today (15 July) confirmed that the trailblazing event will go ahead as scheduled … More
Middle Child return to the stage with a cabaret in Queens Gardens
Eighteen months after their last live performance, Middle Child will return to the stage this month with a brand-new cabaret, performed outdoors in Queens Gardens.
we used to be closer … More
Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put city’s music scene on the map
Some of Hull’s biggest and most prestigious venues have met for the first time in almost 18 months to promote the area as a City of Music.
The Hull City … More
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
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
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
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