Beverley Road Baths reopens following multi-million pound refurbishment 16th August 2021 The newly refurbished Beverley Road Baths has reopened today (Monday 16 August) following a £3.75 million project. The centre was officially opened by Lord Mayor, Councillor Lynn Petrini, who unveiled a new plaque. The facility, which closed to the public in June last year, has benefited from the construction of a new larger gym, as well as […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport What's on Beverley Road bathsCllr Daren HaleCllr Marjorie BrabazonHCALHull Esteem ConsortiumRegenerationSewell Construction
First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities 12th August 2021 A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (August 14). Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have been working in partnership with local LGBTQ+ community groups to identify untold narratives in this community-led retelling of Hull’s LGBTQ+ history. Pride in Our City documents experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryLGBTQ+Pride in Our City
Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator 11th August 2021 The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has appointed a new curator. Kerri Offord has joined the prestigious art gallery – which in 2018 was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year award. Kerri, who was born in Stockport, has held positions at Gallery Oldham, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and Watts Gallery. Most […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryKerri OffordPride in Our CitySimon Green
Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding 11th August 2021 Hull has been praised for being a city that promotes and encourages skateboarding. In 2016, following significant investment from the Council to create 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s parks, a Skateboarding Friendly City Plan was developed to support the delivery of Hull’s 10-year Cultural Strategy (2016 -2026). Mark English is the managing director […] Read more Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Hull skateboardingRockcitySkateboard Friendly CitySkateboarding
Pearson Park gateway awarded listed status 11th August 2021 Pearson Park’s historic entrance gateway has been awarded Engineering Heritage Listed Status by the Royal Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The 150 year old entrance gateway has received the honour following its refurbishment by restoration specialists Lost Art in 2019. The work was done as part of the park’s £3.8million National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration archwaycllr john farehamEngineering Heritage Listed Statuslisted statusNational LotteryPearson Parkrestoration project
Queen Victoria Square fountains return next week 6th August 2021 The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August. The fountains were turned off during lockdown in accordance with public health guidance. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “I’m delighted that the Queen Victoria Square fountains will soon be back on. They are a popular and much-loved attraction, especially […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleQueen Victoria SquareQueen Victoria Square fountains
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
