Leisure & Culture

View article Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage

Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage

20th July 2021

A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre. Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge award, which involves lectures and practical sessions. People are being asked to support the volunteers ahead of their exams […]

View article Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd

Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd

20th July 2021

Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next month. Guests include V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd, American writer and illustrator Seaerra Miller, Hull-based artist Sean Azzopardi and children’s author and illustrator Bethan […]

View article How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums

How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums

16th July 2021

On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able to welcome more visitors to their sites during the summer while still making the safety of visitors and museum staff a priority. After reviewing their […]

View article Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament

Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament

15th July 2021

With just 100 days to go until the opening match, Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have today (15 July) confirmed that the trailblazing event will go ahead as scheduled in October and November. With 61 matches across three competitions at 21 venues culminating with the men’s and women’s finals at Old Trafford, Manchester on […]

View article Middle Child return to the stage with a cabaret in Queens Gardens

Middle Child return to the stage with a cabaret in Queens Gardens

12th July 2021

Eighteen months after their last live performance, Middle Child will return to the stage this month with a brand-new cabaret, performed outdoors in Queens Gardens. we used to be closer than this is a cabaret of songs about reconnecting, written by Natasha Brown, Angelo Irving, Tabby Lamb, Jay Mitra, RashDash, Leo Skilbeck, Kobby Taylor and […]

View article Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put city’s music scene on the map

Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put city’s music scene on the map

5th July 2021

Some of Hull’s biggest and most prestigious venues have met for the first time in almost 18 months to promote the area as a City of Music. The Hull City of Music group – made up of some of the area’s biggest and best known venues – was formed early in 2020 but was quickly […]

View article Say hello to a summer of fun!

Say hello to a summer of fun!

5th July 2021

A summer schedule packed with activities is heading to Hull. From bug-hunting and den-building to street dance, story-telling and circus skills and everything in between, there really will be something to get everyone excited. The city’s annual Healthy Holidays programme is back and bigger than ever for 2021. Starting on July 26 and running right […]

View article Ramblers partnership launched with Hull Culture and Leisure

Ramblers partnership launched with Hull Culture and Leisure

1st July 2021

Hull Culture and Leisure are teaming up with The Ramblers for a two year project that aims to encourage more people to start walking to support health and wellbeing. Free Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are now taking place at East Park, meeting at 9.30am on Mondays, where participants can walk for 15 minutes up to an […]

View article Heritage contractor appointed for Hull Maritime Museum major redevelopment works

Heritage contractor appointed for Hull Maritime Museum major redevelopment works

1st July 2021

A leading heritage contractor has been appointed to undertake specialist works to redevelop one of the most recognised buildings in the city, the Hull Maritime Museum. A decision record has been published by Hull City Council today. As part of a £12m refurbishment, Simpson who are based in York will deliver the works to vastly […]

View article Hull’s British Judo Champion awarded annual leisure membership

Hull’s British Judo Champion awarded annual leisure membership

29th June 2021

A talented local athlete has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities with Hull Culture and Leisure, as part of a scheme to support the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. 14 year old Gracie Wilson from Hull has become the third young person to receive the award through HCAL’s Talented Athlete Scheme. Gracie is […]

View article How a French masterpiece is inspiring young artists in Hull

How a French masterpiece is inspiring young artists in Hull

25th June 2021

Young people from Hull are taking centre stage as part of an exhibition focussing on Claude Monet’s stunning landscape painting, Antibes (1888). The masterpiece – on loan from The Courtauld Gallery, London is currently on display alongside artworks from the Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection until 4 July. The exhibition, Monet in Mind, focusses on […]

View article Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets

Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets

25th June 2021

Street theatre, performances and live music will take place in Hull next week as part of an exciting programme celebrating the city’s rich history. Giant birds, mermaids, brass bands, Victorian stilt-walkers and a contraption powered by Brussel sprouts will all be appearing across Hull’s streets in July. Hull City Council has commissioned events company Continental […]