Hull Maritime Museum to close as £11m major refurb begins
Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment.
It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime … More
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Hull wins £255,000 towards huge maritime heritage project
The team behind Hull’s ambitious maritime project has secured more than £255,000 to conserve some of the city’s most important artefacts.
The funding will help plug a £2.6m shortfall needed … More
Humber Street Sesh to be greenest yet as partygoers urged to ditch single-use plastics
Hull’s biggest festival for emerging talent is aiming to make this year’s event the greenest yet.
Now in its eighth year, the award-winning Humber Street Sesh returns on Friday 2 … More
Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week
The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week.
The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long … More
Veterans Weekend returns to East Park
The popular Veterans Weekend is back at East Park at the weekend.
Now in its 14th year, the free event, celebrating the role of the Armed Forces past and present, … More
Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years
It’s been an incredible decade for Hull.
The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, … More
City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration
A celebration of singing is coming to the Guildhall next week and you can bag a ticket to join them.
Singing City Christmas will see a selection of singing groups, … More
‘I always find myself thinking back to the people, the landscape and the language’ says Hull-born artist ahead of Ferens performance
Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is back home this week with a futuristic performance that encourages audiences to think about our role in the future of our city and the planet.… More
8 free activities in Hull parks this summer
Love Parks Week may be coming to an end, but as the summer holidays begin, there is plenty to do in the city’s parks.
Whether it is taking some time … More
Hull parks: 5 things you might not know
It’s Love Parks Week, so pack up the picnic and head to one of the city’s great green spaces this weekend. We have put together five facts about the … More
Exhibition explores heritage and traditions of Hull refugees
A community of refugees are sharing their cultural heritage and traditions in a new exhibition.
Hull’s Banyamulenge community fled conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo eight years ago.
Their exhibition, … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Pride In Hull, one of the city’s biggest annual events, is marked on plenty of calendars across the city this weekend, while the city will also host a Grammy-nominated brass … More
Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride
A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat.
John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic … More
Bring It On: The Musical is heading to Hull
The Tony Award-nominated Bring It On: The Musical is heading to Hull next year.
The show, inspired by the 2000 film of the same name, promises to take audiences on … More
Arctic Corsair bell packed away before vessel’s relocation
One of the Arctic Corsair’s most symbolic items has been packed away before the famous Hull trawler’s relocation.
The vessel’s bell was carefully placed in a case by Trevor … More
Chinese students perform Peking opera at Hull City Hall
Four schools from Beijing were in Hull today to perform a traditional Chinese opera.
The schools, all from the Fengtai District in Beijing, have close ties to the city through … More
Il Divo announce Hull 2020 date
International classical crossover band Il Divo are coming to Hull next year.
The male quartet – created by Simon Cowell – will perform at the Bonus Arena on Tuesday December … More
Keep cool this summer in Hull’s paddling pools
Find a way to keep cool this summer by making a splash at one of Hull’s free paddling pools.
From Saturday 20 July, the water areas at Oak Road, Pickering … More
Hull Maritime Museum to close temporarily
Hull Maritime Museum will temporarily close as some technical surveys are carried out.
It comes as the £27.4 million Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project steps up a gear.
The closure, … More
Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice
An issue with the heating system at Woodford Leisure Centre means all three swimming pools at the facility will remain closed until further notice.
The pools closed on Friday as … More
Teen judo star given free access to Hull leisure facilities
A talented teenage athlete from Hull has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities as part of a scheme to help the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class … More
Why this garden is going wild in Princes Avenue
Love Parks Week will celebrate the glorious legacy left to Hull by the Victorians – beautiful formal parks and gardens that were part of a public health movement to have … More
Michael Bolton is coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena
Award-winning singer Michael Bolton will perform at the Bonus Arena in Hull.
The performer, known for his hits How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, When A Man … More
How to celebrate Hull’s parks during Love Parks Week
Hull is lucky enough to feature a plethora of peaceful parks.
And this week, its fantastic green spaces will be celebrated as Hull Culture and Leisure is teaming with Keep … More
Video: Artist discusses Ferens exhibition featuring people under water
A video that goes behind the scenes and shows the making of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery has been released.
Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in … More
Swimming pools shut at Woodford Leisure Centre due to heating problem
The main swimming pool at Woodford Leisure Centre will be closed from 4pm on Friday 29 November due to a problem with the heating system.
The issue means all pools … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
We are encouraging you to stretch your weekend into Tuesday and even Wednesday this week, to make sure you don’t miss out on anything. Lots of theatre, a huge free … More
Colour of refurbished Pearson Park archway revealed
The colour of Pearson Park’s refurbished archway has been revealed.
The iconic archway was removed from the park in December and has been undergoing restoration by a specialist contractor.
When … More
Hull will be first to host Dirty Dancing limited tour
Hull will be the first city to host a limited tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage next year.
Hull New Theatre is one of just two … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hull as festive fun, markets and pantomimes are already dominating diaries for families in the city.
This weekend, we have circled … More
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