The Darkness are coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena 4th June 2021 British rockers The Darkness are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena later this year. The band, formed in 2000 and famous for hits including I Believe in a Thing Called Love, Growing on Me and Love Is Only a Feeling, will appear at the Bonus Arena in December. They will perform in Hull as part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBritish LionIron MaidenThe DarknessThe Darkness Hull
Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home 3rd June 2021 The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012. The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and has continued to be run by Absolutely Cultured since 2018, will now be hosted by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersCouncillor Daren HaleHull volunteer programmeHull volunteersSpirit of 2012VHEYVisit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme 2nd June 2021 A local training provider has joined forces with the Hull Maritime project to offer a new ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme for young people in Hull who aspire to work at sea. A decision record published today, Wednesday 2 June, confirms the appointment. East Coast Maritime Training, who specialises in delivering in training within fishing and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration East Coast Maritime TrainingHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime training
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021 2nd June 2021 From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature. Hosted by Hull Libraries, The Big Malarkey aims to bring a sense […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonThe Big Malarkey Festival
‘Hull used to be one of Britain’s best kept secrets – not anymore’ 2nd June 2021 Visit Hull launches campaign to welcome visitors back to the city. The It Must Be Hull Campaign will invite local, regional and national visitors to rediscover Hull. The city is continuing to grow its reputation as a top tourist destination with latest figures showing that its visitor economy grew to £350m in 2019. This rose […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull tourismVisit Hull
Council receives £1m to enhance key maritime heritage site 24th May 2021 Further exploration works on an ancient blockhouse in Hull, commissioned by Henry VIII, are set to take place thanks to a successful funding bid. Hull City Council has been awarded the first phase of £1m of funding from Highways England to deliver a programme of archaeological works to conserve and tell the story of a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Ancient blockhouseHull Maritime ProjectNational HighwaysSouth Blockhouse
Trinity Market is full – for the first time in its 117-year history 20th May 2021 Hull’s Trinity Market, home to a range of independent and creative businesses, is at full capacity for the first time in its 117-year history. Trinity Indoor Market has provided local produce from independent traders for more than a hundred years. The historic market has changed significantly over the years. Butchers with sawdust on the floor […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleNational Market Traders FederationTrinity Market
£1.2m Hull Arena revamp to begin as contract awarded to UK specialist 19th May 2021 Update: The overall budget for the Hull Arena works now stands at about £1.45m following a recent decision record. Learn more here. Hull City Council has agreed to hire a UK specialist to lead the £1.2 revamp of the Hull Arena. The local authority has awarded contracts to Ice Tech UK for a new ice […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleHull ArenaHull Ice Arena
Whitefriargate awarded £100,000 for cultural programme 19th May 2021 Hull City Council has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities on the high street over the next three years. Whitefriargate HSHAZ is one of more than 60 high streets to receive a share of £6 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Councillor Daren HaleHigh Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ)Historic EnglandJez RileyNational Lottery Heritage FundSound UKWhitefriargate
Monet masterpiece arrives in Hull ahead of exciting new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery 14th May 2021 A masterpiece by the French artist Claude Monet will be the centrepiece of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, which will focus on the importance of mindfulness and reflection in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Monet’s Antibes (1888) is the inspiration and centrepiece of Monet in Mind, which will open on Monday 17 May […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Antibes Claude MonetFerens Art GalleryMonet in Mind
Follow the White Rabbit and discover Hull’s Old Town wonderland 14th May 2021 The history of Hull’s magical Whitefriargate and Old Town area will be celebrated with a new trail inspired by the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Carroll’s family had a strong connection with Hull, with his mother being raised in the city. The trail will visit locations in the Old Town that […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollVisit HullWhite Rabbit Trail
Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell to its maritime collection 12th May 2021 The enormous task of moving the whole of the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection from the Grade II* listed building has got underway. Some 50,000 objects – including the much loved the polar bear – are being packed and removed as part of a major decant as the museum prepares for a £12m refurbishment. Tens of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
