Spurn Lightship to move
Hulls historic Spurn Lightship will temporarily move this September as part of a multi-million pound plan to improve a key route in and out of Hull.
Highways England is expected … More
Leisure & Culture
Masterpiece from Londons Courtauld Gallery to visit Ferens Art Gallery
Iconic painting The Card Players, by French artist Paul Cézanne will be on display at the Ferens from Saturday 2 June.
Following the Courtaulds magnificent loan by Manet in 2017, … More
Woodford Leisure Centre re-opens
Nineteen months after Woodford Leisure Centre closed its doors for a multi-million pound refurbishment and extension; the new-look centre is now ready to open to the public this weekend.
This … More
Judges visit Ferens Art Gallery, finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018
The Art Fund independent judging panel Stephen Deuchar, Director of the Art Fund, Ian Blatchford, director of the Science Museum Group; Rebecca Jones, BBC arts correspondent; Melanie Manchot, artist; … More
Ferens Art Gallery shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018
Ferens Art Gallery, the jewel in Hulls cultural crown, has been selected as one of the five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, regarded as the largest … More
Woodford Leisure Centre to re-open
Hull City Council and Hull Culture & Leisure are delighted to announce that the newly refurbished and extended Woodford Leisure Centre will open to the public on Saturday 19 May.… More
Get behind Ferens Art Gallery, Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018 finalist
Ferens Art Gallery is in the running to become Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, the biggest museum and art gallery prize in the world. Now, the gallery is … More
Free tickets for Warrior with a Camera Frank Hurley talk
A free talk on the role played by a brave photographer during a perilous Antarctic expedition is to take place at the Ferens Art Gallery next week.
The event, entitled … More
Childhood favourites arrive at Ferens Art Gallery in new exhibition
Some favourite characters from our childhood will be visiting Hull as the V&A Museum of Childhood touring exhibition Clangers, Bagpuss & Co arrives at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Visitors … More
Royal Collection masterpiece arrives at Ferens Art Gallery
From Saturday 28 April, Sir Anthony van Dycks triple portrait of Charles I, Charles I will be on display at Ferens Art Gallery.
This ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust … More
Sea of Hull images to go on display together for first time
Four Sea of Hull images, by internationally renowned artist Spencer Tunick, will go on display together for the first time at Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist – Ferens … More
City centre to be seen in a new light as Golden Hour goes live
Some of Hulls most treasured landmarks are set to take the spotlight as new permanent artistic lighting is switched on across the city centre.
Complementing the recent transformation of the … More
Ferens childrens gallery shortlisted for national award
A gallery designed specifically for youngsters at Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious 2018 Museums and Heritage Award.
Explore Art, the gallery designed for under-fives and their … More
All aboard Hulls Land Train to learn about Hull: Yorkshires Maritime City
Free train tours around the most important maritime sites are being offered as part of the Hull: Yorkshires Maritime City project.
The major £27.4 million programme to regenerate Hulls maritime … More
Visit the Arctic Corsair before it says a temporary goodbye
The citys last surviving sidewinder fishing trawler has opened for the season.
Visitors can experience a guided tour of the Arctic Corsair before it says a temporary goodbye and is … More
Newly acquired masterpiece goes on display
Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a rare painting by the much-celebrated Baroque artist Valerio Castello (1624-1659) which is now on display for the first time following extensive conservation.
Tobias Healing … More
Council commits to future of Tourist Information Centre
The council has shown further commitment to the future of culture and tourism in Hull with funding for the Visitor Welcome & Information Facility Pod to remain open and continue … More
HCaL hosts two in five Hull visits in record year
Two in five visits in Hull in 2017 were made to Hull Culture and Leisure (HCaL) venues, new figures have shown.
HCaL, which operates leisure and culture services on behalf … More
Share your thoughts on Hulls heritage projects
Residents, visitors and local businesses can help shape the future of Hulls popular attractions and heritage.
From Friday 8 March to Sunday 15 April, the latest Peoples Panel survey is … More
Hull to pitch for Channel 4 creative hub
Hull will pitch for one of three creative hubs to be set up by Channel 4.
The broadcaster announced today that a pitch process will be launched in April, with … More
Additional Sea of Hull photograph to join Ferens’ permanent collection
An additional Sea of Hull image, by Spencer Tunick, will join the Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection as a result of generous donations made by the public with the support … More
Hulls links to Sir Ernest Shackletons Antarctic expedition researched by Maritime Museum volunteers
A descendant of a crew member from the perilous Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) has spoken of her pride after researching the epic voyage.
A collection of photographs and items from … More
Leisure centre staff recognised by Royal Life Saving Society UK
Quick thinking leisure centre staff at Ennerdale Leisure Centre who saved a mans life have been recognised with a national award.
Ann-Marie Blowman, Dave Loftus and Lee Robinson received certificates … More
Hull Maritime Museum to display stunning pictures of Sir Ernest Shackletons Antarctic expedition
A collection of dramatic photographs showing a perilous Antarctic expedition is to go on display at the Hull Maritime Museum.
The Enduring Eye exhibition shows pictures taken by photographer Frank … More
Childrens literature festival set for second chapter in East Park
A childrens literature festival which was one of the highlights of Hulls City of Culture year is ready to write a second chapter after securing new funding and a nomination … More
Ferens gains principal sponsor for 2018/19 exhibition programme
Ferens Art Gallery has gained a new principal sponsor to support a fantastic 2018/19 exhibition programme.
Local company Kingstown Works Ltd (KWL) will become the first ever principal sponsor of … More
2018 Open Exhibition opens at Ferens Art Gallery
Artwork selected for the 2018 Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery open to the public on Saturday 17 February.
The high profile panel of judges artist and 2017 Turner … More
Woolly Zoo uncages crafty animals at Hull History Centre
One of Hulls most exotic historical attractions has been recreated entirely from wool.
In 1861, the citys hugely popular Spring Bank Zoological Gardens, which featured an impressive collection of … More
Star of the alternative male singing movement to lead free men-only harmony singing day in Hull
The sound of men singing together often confined to the terraces and in pubs after a few too many is going to be heard loud and proud in … More
Hull History Centre receives essential maintenance works
Hull History Centre will undergo planned building works between Monday 29 January and Monday 12 March 2018.
During this period people visiting Hull History Centre who require access to the … More
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