One of Hull’s oldest parks gets a makeover
One of Hull’s oldest parks has received a £90k makeover.
Barnsley Street Park in east Hull is one of the city’s oldest original play areas, dating back to the 1970s.… More
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£1m East Park investment begins ahead of summer of fun
East Park will see a new lease of life this year as Hull City Council invests more than £1 million in family facilities.
The popular play park will close today … More
Theatre performance to take audiences ‘To the Moon and Back’
A theatre production, created specifically for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), will take audiences to outer space at Hull New Theatre this weekend.
To the Moon and … More
5 must-see things at Freedom Festival
The award-winning Freedom Festival is back this week.
This year the 12th edition of the international arts festival, that draws performers from all over the world, is taking place over … More
Stage is set for Freedom Festival 2019
The 12th edition of the award-winning Freedom Festival returns to Hull today.
Artists from across the world are converging to delight, challenge and mystify audiences with jaw-dropping circus, weird and … More
Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places
With 100 parks, playing fields and playgrounds in Hull there’s no shortage of places to go to enjoy a picnic, a kickabout or a family day out. But did you … More
Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition
Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music.
The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music … More
Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull
The iconic Pet Shop Boys will be visiting Hull’s Bonus Arena this summer.
The band, who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, will visit the arena on Wednesday … More
Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival
The region’s first podcast festival is taking place this summer – and it’s happening right here in Hull.
The Northern Podcast Festival will take place over four days in May … More
Pictures: Hull illuminated by captivating Navigate event
Thousands of people made their way around Hull last night as the city was illuminated by Navigate, a three-day light and sound event in the city centre.
Crowds gazed … More
Historic maritime paintings return to Hull
A number of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection, which were conserved early last year, are returning to the city.
Last year, 35 paintings were identified and … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Remember that time when you were playing with Lego while wearing your favourite Scouting For Girls t-shirt as Newton Faulkner played on the stereo in the background? No? Er, us … More
Hull dancers to take over Hull New Theatre
Dance groups from across Hull will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre this Sunday, for the first time.
Hull City Council’s Youth Arts Initiative Creative Voice will give … More
Hull set to be illuminated by Navigate
Hull city centre is set to be illuminated by Navigate, a three-day sound and light event in the city centre.
Navigate is made up of four installations including Oracle, an … More
Women in fishing industry highlighted in new exhibition
A new exhibition exploring the heritage of women in the fishing community opens in Hull at the weekend.
Fisherwomen, by award-winning photographer Craig Easton, opens at the Hull Maritime … More
Navigate: All you need to know about captivating three-day event
Navigate, a captivating three-day light and sound event, opens in Hull city centre this week.
From Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February, the city centre will be illuminated … More
5 things to do in Hull this week
With 2020 well and truly up and running, here’s five fantastic events happening in Hull this week.
1. Navigate
Hull City Centre
Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February 5pm … More
Your 11 stunning pictures of Hull for World Photo Day
As the planet celebrated the humble photograph on World Photo Day, we asked our social media followers to share their best shots of Hull to mark the occasion yesterday.
And … More
New-look for Humber Mouth Festival
A new-look Humber Mouth has been launched, introducing a number of residencies and commission opportunities for readers and writers alike.
The literature festival, which has been produced by Hull City … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
This summer in Hull, lots of free and low-cost summer family events are taking place every week.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, … More
8-metre floating lighthouse lands in Prince’s Dock ahead of captivating three-day event
An 8-metre floating lighthouse has landed in Prince’s Dock ahead of Navigate, a captivating three-day sound and light event opening in Hull city centre this Thursday (30 January).
The lighthouse, … More
‘Enchanterlands Avenue’: murals pop up around Hull railway bridge
New artworks celebrating Hull have been created to liven up an area around a city railway bridge.
The murals in Chanterlands Avenue were produced over the summer after artist Andy … More
Outgoing Freedom Festival boss praised by council for ‘pivotal role’
Hull City Council has paid tribute to the “tremendous contribution” made to the city by the executive director and joint CEO of the Freedom Festival, Jenny Howard-Coombes.
Freedom Festival announced … More
Historic Hull fountains set for makeover
Let there be light! Hull to host captivating outdoor event
Hull city centre will be lit up this week with a spectacular three-day event celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage.
Navigate, featuring mesmerising sculptures and outdoor exhibits from the acclaimed … More
Ferens new exhibition opens this weekend
A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow.
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain … More
Pictures: New-look Ennerdale Leisure Centre reopens to public
Ennerdale Leisure Centre is ready to reopen to the public after a £2m makeover.
The facility will reopen next week after closing last summer for a major refurbishment.
Doors will … More
Video: First look at floating lighthouse heading to Hull city centre next week
An eight-metre tall floating lighthouse is on its way to Hull next week.
Oracle will form part of Navigate, a three-day light and sound event taking place from Thursday 30 … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Your weekly events round-up starts early this week.
With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
A musical quartet of events begins with a delightfully angsty appearance by a cult favourite band that will be followed by a huge record fair, a show exploring music in … More
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