Open Exhibitions 2025 begin at Ferens Art Gallery 9th October 2025 Two exhibitions celebrating the talent of local artists will open this week at the Ferens Art Gallery. The annual Open Exhibition features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film. Artworks are produced by amateur and professional artists, many of which are from the local area. Some pieces will be for sale, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryKerri OffordOpen ExhibitionYoung Artist Open Exhibition
Over a quarter of a million pounds funding secured for Hull Museums 8th October 2025 Hull Museums and Gallery are delighted to have secured up to £272,095 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), via Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund. This national fund, launched in April, supports local authority-linked museums in strengthening their operational resilience and enhancing public engagement. The award will help to continue delivering high-quality […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts Council EnglandCllr Rob PritchardDCMSfundingHull Museums & GalleryJane AvisonMuseum Renewal Fund
Free football sessions return for young care leavers 3rd October 2025 ‘Care to Dream’ football sessions will return thanks to Hull and East Riding Leaving Care Teams and the Tigers Trust. The sessions, aimed at young care experienced people aged 16-25 years, will kick-off again next week, joint funded by Room 42 and the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. These free sessions are aimed at care […] Read more Children and families News Sport Care Leavers WeekCare to DreamCllr Linda TockCllr Victoria AitkenEast Riding Yorkshire CouncilFootball sessionRoom 42St. James Place Charitable FoundationTigers Trust
New rail exhibition opens at History Centre 25th September 2025 A new free exhibition exploring the history and development of the railway in Hull has now opened at Hull History Centre. Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways will guide visitors on a journey from the opening of the first line in 1840, through to the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob Pritchardhull railwayRail exhibitionRailway 200tracks through time
Free ladies golf day comes to Sutton Park Golf Course 18th September 2025 Hull Culture and Leisure will host its first ever ladies golf day this week. The free session is designed for women who would like to know more about golf, in a fun and relaxed environment. Taking place on Friday (19 September), the day includes a beginner-friendly taster sessions with a qualified coach with all equipment […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on
Pop-up exhibition highlights Hull’s hidden history 17th September 2025 An exhibition to celebrate Hull’s centuries old oil seed crushing industry is underway this week. The Seeds of Change project shines a light on Hull’s history in the sector and how it became one of the major industries that Hull’s success was built on, dating back to at least the 16th Century. It focuses on […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Seeds of Change
Finalists revealed for landmark 15th tourism awards 12th September 2025 The finalists have been revealed for the 15th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) – with organisers promising the biggest and most spectacular ceremony yet. The shortlist features 66 finalists across 17 categories, from major attractions and hotels to small independents and first-time nominees, alongside several familiar names hoping to repeat their success. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture News awardsChris BlacksellCllr Rob PritchardNick CoultishREYTAREYTAs 2025Visit HullVisit Hull & East Yorkshire
New series of adult art workshops at Ferens Art Gallery 9th September 2025 The Ferens Art Gallery has launched the first of an exciting series of adult art and craft workshops, starting this week (Saturday 13 September). Whether you’re keen to explore new creative skills or revisit something you have enjoyed before, with expert guidance these new workshops offer a unique and enriching day out to remember in […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on adult art workshopsCllr Rob Pritchardcraft workshopsCreate GalleryDavid AlcockFerens Art Gallery
National Archives accreditation for Hull History Centre 4th September 2025 Hull History Centre has once again been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives. The award is the UK quality standard in recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery, and shows that Hull History Centre has met national standards in the care of its unique collections. An official certificate will be […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Rob PritchardHistory Centre
What’s on in Hull – September 2025 3rd September 2025 Summer may be fading, but there’s plenty to look forward to in September. Here’s just a small selection of what’s happening in Hull this month. Hull KR v Hull FC Craven Park, Sunday 8 September Is there a bigger day in Hull than Derby Day? Hull KR take on Hull FC on Sunday for the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull FCHull KRJimmy AndersonTaylor SwiftTrinity Market
New Cosey Fanni Tutti exhibition to open at Humber Street Gallery 3rd September 2025 One of the most influential artists to come out of Hull is opening their new exhibition at Humber Street Gallery next month. Incognito is the embodiment of multiple identities originally constructed by Cosey Fanni Tutti to function within the glamour industry between 1973 and 1981. The industry comprised modelling agencies, soft porn magazine publishers and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cosey Fanni TuttiHumber Street GalleryIncognito
Costello running track reopens following improvements 22nd August 2025 Costello running track will reopen this Sunday (24 August) following refurbishment. The Kingston Upon Hull Athletics Club and Humberside Athletics Association competition will take place this weekend, after the track saw a surface respray and specialist deep clean, alongside repairs and installation of a new surface overspray. The contract included the full replacement of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Cllr Rob PritchardCostello running trackCostello StadiumHumberside Athletics AssociationJohn BrantKingston Upon Hull Athletics ClubTrack MarkUK Athletics
