Leisure & Culture

This museum in Hull is closing for three weeks

One of Hull’s best-loved museums will close for three weeks from Monday.

Hull and East Riding Museum, one of the star attractions in the city’s Museums Quarter, will be closed … More


A wedding open day will take place at the weekend. Picture: Sweet Ice Cream Photography

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

1. The Lancashire Hotpots
The Welly Club
Saturday 16 March 6.30pm
Tickets from £14

Dubbed ‘the new Wurzels’ by Chris Evans, this comedy folk band have become the go-to act

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Hull favourites win big at REYTAs

The city’s finest businesses and business people have been honoured at the 10th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).

More than 500 people packed into a glittering Bonus Arena … More



Pointless host heading to Hull

Comedian, singer and presenter Alexander Armstrong is bringing his new one-man show to Hull New Theatre in November.

The show, All Mouth and Some Trousers, includes candid stories, laughter and … More



Royal masterpiece heading to Hull next week

A masterpiece from the Royal Collection arrives at Ferens Art Gallery next week.

The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7,  by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the … More


Five things to do in Hull this weekend

Stuck for something to do this weekend? Here are five things happening in Hull to keep you entertained.

1.Swinging the Lamp

Ferens Art Gallery

7pm-8.30pm

£9

Swinging the Lamp is … More





3 pictures of items on display at the museum, including one of a mammoth, a shoe and wooden carving

Top 10 archaeological gems in Hull

Hull and East Riding Museum – one of the fantastic free museums in the city’s Old Town – takes visitors through 235 million years of history. Its unique collection of … More








The Ferens Art Gallery.

11 Hull culture activities in February and March

Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take … More





Two children play in the sand at a beach-themed activity day in a Hull Park.

10 family events in Hull for less than £1

1. East Hull Community Farm
Barham Road, Bilton Grange
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Free (small charge for groups)

See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t … More


First names announced for 2019 Big Malarkey Festival

The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced.

The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James … More





Woodford Leisure Centre.

Free adult swimming as part of Hull Big Swim

Free adult swimming sessions are being offered to residents as part of the Hull Big Swim campaign.

Hull Culture and Leisure is launching Hull Big Swim to motivate more adults … More



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