New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens 5th August 2021 Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail. The trail is available now on the popular free Love Exploring app, which launched at the end of 2020 in East Park. The app already has augmented reality features meaning families can hunt for dinosaurs and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on appCllr BrabazonEast ParkHolderness HouseLove ExploringThomas Ferens trail
Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums 4th August 2021 The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries. From tours to trails, theatre performances to live music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hull Museums are inviting people to take part in activities on […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums summer programmeMuseums Quarter GardensPlay Day EventsPride in Our CityThe Open Exhibition
Major maritime installation takes over the streets of Hull 3rd August 2021 A new and exciting commission for Hull Maritime project escapes! 6 – 26 August, Hull city centre The first major event to bring Yorkshire’s maritime heritage to life is to get underway. As part of a major transformational project, this is the first of a series major events in the build up to the delivery […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on
Find out why divers at the Deep have been playing chess 2nd August 2021 Divers at the Deep in Hull today (Monday 2 August) were locked in a game of underwater chess. Surrounded by sharks, fish and stingrays, the divers sat down for a quick game to celebrate the launch of the city’s first Play Chess Festival. Starting this week, there is a huge programme of chess-inspired events taking […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Chess HullCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess FestivalThe Deep
Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology 30th July 2021 Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend. The gallery will be unveiled for the first time as part of the finale of this year’s Festival of Archaeology on Sunday 1 August. The Medieval Gallery, on the first-floor of the museum, includes […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFestival of ArchaeologyHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureProfessor Carenza Lewis
Hull to host finale of Festival of Archaeology 2021 27th July 2021 The annual Festival of Archaeology, which takes place in locations all over the country, will finish in Hull this summer. The Hull finale will take place this Sunday, 1 August, and will include a programme full of events and activities in three locations at Museums Gardens, Trinity Square and Beverley Gate. Councillor Rosemary Pantelakis, portfolio […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Council for British ArchaeologyCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisFestival of ArchaeologyNeil Redfern
Three free Play Day festivals to visit Hull this summer 27th July 2021 Hull’s Play Day event has expanded to three events for 2021, with the first of which took place at Alderman Kneeshaw playing fields on 28 July. National Play Day is one of the biggest and most popular family events in Hull and attracts thousands each year. After a disappointing 2020 which meant the cancellation of […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr McMurrayHealthy HolidaysNational Play DayPauline Turner
Rockcity in Hull hits new heights with Olympic Games success 27th July 2021 A popular Hull climbing venue has reached the top after its equipment was chosen to support world-class athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Rockcity Climbing in Hawthorn Avenue has supplied more than 100 pieces of equipment for competitors at the Games. The firm has supplied 130 climbing holds in two categories, macros, which are large […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ClimbingCouncillor Daren HaleOlympic GamesOlympic Games Tokyo 2020Rockcity
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project 27th July 2021 The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone. The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity, dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans, have secured £1m in its fundraising efforts to achieve a £2.6m target. The funding is […] Read more Museums News Regeneration
Checkmate! Hull set for huge chess festival this summer 26th July 2021 Hull will be going chess crazy this summer with the city’s first Play Chess Festival. The programme will last for three months and will take place across the city in parks, squares, libraries, shops, markets, cafés and pubs. It will be open to all ages, existing chess-players and those who just want to learn. Events […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on British Chess ChampionshipCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess Festival
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers 23rd July 2021 Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers. Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central Library, provides employment support for people and businesses in the city through grant funding. More than 650 people have already taken advantage of its employability […] Read more Business Libraries News Regeneration Business supportEmployment HubHull Central LibraryKickstart
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun 23rd July 2021 The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July. Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower pool as a splash pad with water jets, landscaping the remaining area. The former plant room and holding tanks have also been replaced with an […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rosie NicolaEast Parkfamily funsplash padwater
