Leisure & Culture




Rei Gyaamie, Trinity Live

5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from … More


The Arctic Corsair

Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends

A group of Arctic Corsair volunteers have pledged to become Dementia Friends.

The group completed dementia awareness training to better understand dementia, its signs and symptoms and how to build … More





The Deep in Hull.

Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

Hull will host the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest accolade in English tourism.

The awards will be held on Tuesday 16 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton, … More


Pearson Park Archway

Historic Pearson Park archway heads home

Work to bring home the historic Pearson Park archway begins next week.

The gateway was removed from the park last year as part of the £3.8m Pearson Park Restoration Project, … More



Hull Ice Arena will be temporarily closed for essential works. Picture: Kelli McClintock

Hull Ice Arena closed for essential repair work

Hull Ice Arena has closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work.

An issue with the arena’s gas supply has affected the building’s air conditioning system, which could cause … More


Chiedu Oraka

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

This weekend in Hull is all about BBC’s Contains Strong Language festival, with both free and ticketed performances taking place across the city.

We are also heading out to see … More


Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners

Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners announced

The prize-winners of this year’s Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery have been announced.

Here are the winners:

Friends of the Ferens Award

1st Prize: Jane Beharrell, Twelve Weeks, Oil … More




Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Texas.

Texas to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull

Scottish pop rock band Texas are heading to Hull.

The Sharleen Spiteri-led outfit, who had a smash hit with Say What You Want in the 1990s, will bring their UK … More



The Creation exhibition at Hull Minster takes inspiration from the touring Sistine Chapel exhibition last year.

5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

It feels like a keep-your-money-in-your-pocket type of weekend – and with so many fantastic exhibitions going on in the city, why not keep your cash and take in some culture?… More


Rush at Hull Truck Theatre

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

How many more warm weekends can we expect? Your guess is probably as good as those made by local TV weather presenters.

While the sun may still shine, get out … More


William Wilberforce by Sir Thomas Lawrence

William Wilberforce portrait returns home

A famous portrait of one of the city’s most celebrated sons, William Wilberforce, goes on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.

The portrait, by Sir Thomas Lawrence, has been … More








Stepney Railway Station

9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull

Dozens of Hull’s most famous buildings are opening their doors from today as Heritage Open Days 2019 begins.

The annual event, organised by Hull Civic Society, features walks, talks and … More


Lighthouse Family will stop off at the Bonus Arena as part of a UK tour.

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

With half-term coming to an end, here’s a list of weekend offerings that are bound to keep adults and children alike entertained.

Immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales … More


Up N Under

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

This weekend’s offerings in Hull include a free festival and a free look at some of the city’s most important heritage sites, plus some theatre, art and music for good … More


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