Leisure & Culture

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 […]

View article Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent

Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent

22nd June 2021

Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has announced its programme for Creative Hull – a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity. Taking place from the 16 -18 July, the weekend will showcase many local artists, residents, community groups and cultural organisations. More than 60 different activities are now confirmed, taking place in existing venues, disused shops […]

View article Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday

Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday

22nd June 2021

Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance on Thursday for St John’s Day. ‘Light It Green’ is a national initiative to mark a focal point of the charity’s annual calendar of activity, when the team of volunteers and staff reflect on […]

View article Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture

Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture

21st June 2021

Hull is marking Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June) by launching ’70 Objeks and Tings’ in partnership with Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum. ’70 Objeks and Tings’ invites local people to get involved with creating a new book exploring, discovering and recording Caribbean culture in Hull together with an interactive culture trail. As part of […]

View article Hull ice skating community reassured over £1.45m Hull Arena refurb

Hull ice skating community reassured over £1.45m Hull Arena refurb

21st June 2021

Hull City Council has met with representatives of the city’s ice skating community to reassure them a £1.45m revamp of the Hull Arena is on schedule. The council is working closely with ice hockey clubs, figure skating groups and other customers, as well as with the English Ice Hockey Association, to try to minimise the […]