Leisure & Culture

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

Thursday, 3 May 2018

Some of Hull’s 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

Wednesday, 4 April 2018

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

Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Free train tours around the most important maritime sites are being offered as part of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project.

The major £27.4 million programme to regenerate Hull’s maritime … More

Thursday, 29 March 2018

The city’s 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

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

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

Friday, 23 March 2018

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

Thursday, 22 March 2018

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

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Residents, visitors and local businesses can help shape the future of Hull’s popular attractions and heritage.

From Friday 8 March to Sunday 15 April, the latest People’s Panel survey is … More

Friday, 9 March 2018

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

Thursday, 8 March 2018

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

Friday, 2 March 2018

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

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Quick thinking leisure centre staff at Ennerdale Leisure Centre who saved a man’s life have been recognised with a national award.

Ann-Marie Blowman, Dave Loftus and Lee Robinson received certificates … More

Friday, 23 February 2018

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

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

A children’s literature festival which was one of the highlights of Hull’s City of Culture year is ready to write a second chapter after securing new funding and a nomination … More

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

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

Monday, 19 February 2018

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

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

One of Hull’s most exotic historical attractions has been recreated – entirely from wool.

In 1861, the city’s hugely popular Spring Bank Zoological Gardens, which featured an impressive collection of … More

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

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

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

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

Thursday, 11 January 2018

Ferens Art Gallery looks ahead to 2018’s programme

More than 519,000 people have visited Ferens Art Gallery in 2017, as Hull celebrated being UK City of Culture and has been … More

Monday, 8 January 2018

Free courses are on offer at Hull Central Library to support people who are looking for work and enhance their job seeking opportunities.

Hull Libraries is offering four-week courses to … More

Tuesday, 2 January 2018

A major new schools tree planting campaign has got underway in Hull, providing opportunities for children to connect with nature while improving their school grounds.

The work is part of … More

Friday, 12 January 2018

An introduction to YouTube and Instagram is taking place at Hull Central Library on Tuesday 16 January 2018.

Between 2 – 4pm, people will learn the basics of setting up … More

Tuesday, 2 January 2018

One-day courses are available for library users wanting to make the most of their library membership.

The course will show participants the many benefits of being a library how to … More

Tuesday, 2 January 2018

“To prevent further damage staff will be on the site of the Scott Street Bridge this morning applying a protective layer to the Banksy artwork. This temporary measure will help … More

Monday, 29 January 2018

Hull Central Library users can learn how to make better use of e-books and audiobooks at a demonstration of digital publications.

A representative from Borrowbox, one of the library’s digital … More

Monday, 15 January 2018

Advance notice of temporary closure: Monday 22 and Friday 26 January 2018

Many of the gallery favourites will return to Ferens Art Gallery following the hugely popular Turner Prize 2017 … More

Friday, 12 January 2018

A series of regular a capella singing workshops for male voices will start tomorrow, Thursday 11 January.

Building on the hugely successful singing workshop led by UK member of the … More

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Sessions for the over 50s are available in one of the city’s libraries.

The free weekly sessions are aimed for people aged 50 and over who will have the chance … More

Friday, 5 January 2018