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View article 7 places to grab some food or drink in Hull this Christmas

7 places to grab some food or drink in Hull this Christmas

19th December 2023

The Christmas season is in full swing with plenty of office parties completed (and a few sore heads as a result), mince pies consumed and maybe even the odd Christmas present already unwrapped. Christmas is a fantastic time to unwind, recharge and find time to spend time with friends and family. Hull has a host […]

View article 1000th member joins Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

1000th member joins Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

19th December 2023

Albert Ave has gained its 1000th member since reopening in the summer. New member Andy Lee was presented with a goodie bag and a month’s free membership by council Leader Cllr Mike Ross, upon receiving the accolade. Cllr Ross said: “1000 members in such a short space of time is a major milestone for this […]

View article Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

15th December 2023

A new exhibition celebrating disability will open at Ferens Art Gallery in February 2024. The forthcoming exhibition ‘Are we there yet?’ has been designed in collaboration with Yorkshire-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Jason’s work details his life as a disabled person, through theatrical self-portraits, which reflect aspects of his personality, memory, illness, and disability. Using iPads and […]

View article Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

8th December 2023

A new Christmas art piece has gone on show at Trinity Market, courtesy of local artist Keith Key. Tasked with displaying different pieces over a year, Keith’s festive offering is named ‘Church of Tree’. Taking three months to complete, it depicts a scene at the front of Hull Minster in a bygone age of Christmas. Although […]

View article Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

7th December 2023

Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family. Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to support the Whitefriargate High Street Heritage Action Zone, with a three-year Hi! Whitefriargate […]

View article Christmas returns to Pearson Park

Christmas returns to Pearson Park

6th December 2023

Victorian carol singers, festive live music and a festive family trail will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (9 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place. From 11am until 3pm the park will be filled with Christmas spirit, with something for all the family to enjoy. Alongside live entertainment, stalls will be open selling everything […]

View article Learn more about improvements to East Park

Learn more about improvements to East Park

28th November 2023

Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to events to learn more about improvements to one of Hull’s popular parks. Major changes are planned to improve parking and access within East Park. As part of the proposals, the main gates to East Park will reopen to motorists (in-line with existing park opening times) creating increased […]

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View article Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

24th November 2023

A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the Streetlife Museum on Monday (27 November). ‘Sunflowers Travelling’ has been put together by the Loud Mouths Young People Engagement Group – a group of young […]

View article Victorian Christmas event extended for 2023

Victorian Christmas event extended for 2023

21st November 2023

Hull Museums’ ever popular Victorian Christmas will return this week, and for the first time will open over a full weekend. Visitors will be invited to enjoy the traditional event in the Museums Quarter this Saturday (25) and Sunday (26 November) from 11am until 4pm. Victorian Christmas ran by Hull Museums, in partnership with HullBID […]

View article Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award

Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award

10th November 2023

Wilberforce House Museum has won a national award from the Museum Association. The annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding practice by UK museums delivering social impact, promoting the best examples of work by museums and individuals that support communities and engage with contemporary issues. The museum’s work with the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board and […]

View article Exciting West Docklands plans to be discussed at Cabinet

Exciting West Docklands plans to be discussed at Cabinet

10th November 2023

Hull City Council’s Cabinet will discuss a report detailing the design brief for the West Docklands area. The design brief would set a planning framework for development and regeneration of the area. The land is bounded by the operational Albert and William Wright Docks to the south, the A63 to the north, Daltry Street to […]

View article Love Music? Join us to help shape its future in Hull

Love Music? Join us to help shape its future in Hull

3rd November 2023

‘Out of the Box’, an event organised by Hull City Council’s Arts Development team in partnership with J-Night, will bring together people from across the city in a two-part free event on Friday 17 November. Anyone interested in music in Hull is invited to a day of inspiration and discussion themed around collaboration. Featuring live […]