Leisure & Culture

View article Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins

Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins

2nd March 2022

A major refurbishment project to Hull’s Albert Avenue Pools is now underway. The £10.5million project will see the construction of a new large gym and fitness studio that will offer aerobic classes for the first time, remodelling, refurbishment and redecoration of the existing building, replacement of all mechanical and electrical systems, alongside new heating and […]

View article Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works

Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works

25th February 2022

A contractor has been appointed to provide a new footpath and parking improvements at East Park. Hull City Council has today published a decision record confirming the awarding of the contract to CR Reynolds Limited, for the sum of £63,317.64, after an open tender process in which bids were assessed on a ‘best value’ basis, […]

View article Ancient Hull figures displayed as part of huge exhibition at British Museum

Ancient Hull figures displayed as part of huge exhibition at British Museum

18th February 2022

Ancient figures, around 2,600 years old, from the Hull & East Riding Museum are being showcased as part of a new exhibition at the British Museum in London. The Roos Carr figures date back to the Bronze Age and were part of an accidental discovery by labourers in the Holderness village of Roos in 1836. […]

View article Ferens Open Exhibition set to celebrate ‘incredible’ talent

Ferens Open Exhibition set to celebrate ‘incredible’ talent

17th February 2022

The 55th annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery this week. The Ferens Open Exhibition 2022 opens on Saturday 19 February and will run until Monday 2 May. The exhibition features more than 300 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film […]

View article Major refurbishment work to Hull’s Maritime Museum gets underway

Major refurbishment work to Hull’s Maritime Museum gets underway

16th February 2022

Work to transform Hull’s Maritime Museum has got underway. Thanks to investment from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, a multi-million-pound refurbishment of Maritime Museum got underway at the beginning of January 2022 by Yorkshire based company, Simpson. The transformation will see major changes to the building and exhibitions, offering residents and […]

View article Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull city centre – The Awakening

Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull city centre – The Awakening

10th February 2022

Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020, the Arts Council and the Global Streets network are delighted to be working in partnership […]

View article Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance

Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance

7th February 2022

For the first time in two years, HEY! Volunteering is taking on new volunteers. The iconic blue-coated army are opening up their ranks and expanding so that they can support more organisations and events throughout the wider region. The application window opens on Monday 7 February and closes on Monday 21 March. You can find […]

View article 70-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Hull

70-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Hull

1st February 2022

The Humber Estuary will provide the stage for a spectacular celebration and re-enactment to mark this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A flotilla of 70 vessels which will set sail from Hull Marina on Thursday 2 June – the official date of the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation. The craft will range from small – […]

View article Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022

Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022

27th January 2022

Free adult swimming sessions are back thanks to the Hull Big Swim campaign, led by Hull Culture and Leisure. Launched in 2019, the Hull Big Swim aims to motivate more adults to get active. The free adult swimming sessions will be on offer from Monday (31 January) for eight weeks at Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Woodford Leisure Centre […]

View article Hull to host opening event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

Hull to host opening event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

27th January 2022

Hull will host the first event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, the UK’s “most ambitious celebration of creativity to date”. Hull is one of five places to be staging About Us, a spectacular, never before seen, free open-air event that combines live performances and multimedia installations to celebrate the entire history of the universe […]

View article Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

24th January 2022

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today approved a request to increase the capital budget allocated for Albert Avenue Pools’ multimillion-pound refitting and refurbishment project. The additional £1.4million will now mean the new heated lido specification will create an improved experience for users, as well as meeting international standards that will be able to accommodate top-level […]

View article HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

24th January 2022

HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region. The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2017, is taking on new recruits for the first time in two years. The new application window will open on February 7 and close on […]