The much-loved George, the Iguana, who lived in Pearson Park has sadly passed away today (Monday 23 October), following a recent deterioration of a long-term illness.
He had already surpassed … More
Hull Libraries has extended a competition inviting Hulls youngest writers to have their work published in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation.
The Venn Young Writers Competition … More
Residents and library users have the chance to shape the future of Holderness Road library.
The current property lease for the library at the Mount Pleasant site on Holderness Road … More
Hull Fair, one of Europes largest travelling fairs, is set to return to the city for eight days from Friday 6 October until 11pm on Saturday 14 October.
Taking over … More
The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2018 Open Exhibition.
Whether you are a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the very first … More
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Museums and Hull History Centre will welcome their one-millionth visitor on Wednesday 30 August, just eight months into UK City of Culture, making it the busiest … More
Event marks start of new partnership between Hull Culture and Leisure and Hull City Councils youth arts initiative Creative Voice, Hull Youth Development Service and Freedom Road Creative Arts
Young … More
An exhibition that unites Hulls own whaling collections with works from by one of Britains greatest artists, JMW Turner, opens at Hull Maritime Museum on Saturday 7 October.
On loan … More
Remains of King Henry VIIIs Hull fortress are being revealed this month as excavations take place at the site of the South Blockhouse.
Two trenches have been opened, exposing parts … More
Award-winning songwriter, composer and choir director Helen Yeomans is bringing her acclaimed choral theatre piece One World to Hull as part of UK City of Culture and is looking for … More
Francis Bacons close friend and confidant Michael Peppiatt will visit Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 7 September to give a unique talk on the artist’s life and work.
This special … More
The ninth UK Maritime Heritage Forum (UKMHF) will be held at The Guildhall, Hull, this Thursday and Friday (5-6 October).
Co-organised with Hull Maritime Museum (part of Hull City Council/Hull … More
Hull City Council has today confirmed its continuing commitment to investing in culture and the arts with a £250 million plan to deliver further improvements to the citys cultural and … More
People keen to get fit this autumn can take advantage of Hull Culture and Leisures offer to coincide with National Fitness Day on Wednesday 27 September.
Hull Culture and Leisure … More
The annual and biggest digital inclusion campaign in the UK is back and Hull Libraries are hosting taster sessions to get people online.
Now in its 11th year, Get Online … More
Ferens Art Gallery has reopened today with a complete re-hang in gallery four showcasing world renowned works from the permanent collection, spanning the 19th to 21st century.
Last weeks closure … More
Hull Libraries is inviting Hulls youngest writers to show off their talent in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation.
The Venn Young Writers Competition is open to … More
Hulls wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport.
Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire … More
Kofi Annan, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006) and Founder and Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation arrives in Hull today (Friday 1 September 2017).
Mr Annan will … More
Calling all young artists to enter exhibition
Budding young artists are being urged to get creative and submit work to be part of The Ferens Art Gallery, Junior Open exhibition. … More
#TURNERPRIZE
The Turner Prize will be presented at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull for the first time, with an exhibition of work by this year’s shortlisted artists: Hurvin Anderson, … More
National Start-up Day, Thursday 21 September
The Business & IP Centre in Hull will launch Start-up Day as part of a national drive to celebrate the regions next generation of … More
The Royal Ballet returns to Hull for the first time in 30 years this Saturday, when some of the world’s finest dancers take to the stage at Hull New Theatre … More
Hulls wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport.
Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire … More
Officials from Reykjavik will visit Hull as part of a return visit of a Cod Wars exchange, and to donate a secret weapon to Hull Museums, never seen before outside … More