Leisure & Culture

Stacie Bentley in the Community Garden at Pearson Park.

Pearson Park Community Garden blooms 

Over on the east side of Pearson Park sits a blooming lovely piece of land that is bringing the community together. 

Pearson Park Community Garden, based at East Lodge, just … More


Hull Central Library

More hidden treasures featured in new exhibition

Hull’s rich history will be examined via a new collection of Hull Libraries’ hidden reference collections.

The Stacks 2. Intermittence is the latest look at publications stored for over a … More





The Humber Street Sesh main stage at night

Humber Street Sesh 2023: Everything you need to know

Hull’s very own multi-award-winning music festival, Humber Street Sesh 2023, takes place this weekend featuring local acts and upcoming national talent.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the … More


The Streetlife Museum in Hull's Old Town.

Quiet sessions for museums and gallery

Quiet sessions are to be trialled at three popular visitor attractions in Hull.

All sounds will be turned off for an hour at the Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding … More


HEY! Volunteers man roaming tourist information bike in Hull

Roaming tourist information for Hull visitors

A roaming visitor information point is being offered in Hull, via a custom cargo bike in the city centre.

It’s being manned by volunteers from HEY! Volunteering, who can give … More








Centuries of history brought ‘Back to Life’

The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull for 2023 later this week, including the ‘Back to Life Festival’ at Hull Minster and Trinity Square. 

On Saturday 29 July, 10am-3pm, Hull … More




South Blockhouse

Discover life in Tudor Hull

The Festival of Archaeology returns later this week, with Hull’s Tudor History being celebrated.

On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, 10am-3pm, ‘Telling Tales of Tudor Hull’ will be held … More


Medieval Mayhem hits Museums Quarter!

The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull’s Old Town later this week, with ‘Medieval Mayhem’ among the free, drop-in events.

On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, from 11am to … More



2023 Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery

Open Exhibition underway

The 2023 annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region and across the UK, has opened at Ferens Art Gallery.

It features over 300 … More



UK Space Agency replica rocket

Blast off for space tour!

A space rocket is to land in Hull, as part of a nationwide tour.

The UK Space Agency’s Space for Everyone event will be in Queen Victoria Square from Thurs … More


A group of children are playing football outside in the sun. a boy in the centre of the photo is lifting his leg high in the air to kick a ball

Free family fun as Healthy Holidays returns

Free activities are back in Hull as ‘Healthy Holidays’ returns this summer.

Part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, it’s seen thousands of children, young people and families benefit … More


Knights in armour put on a display of their skills

Festival of Archaeology is back!

Hull’s medieval and Tudor History is to be celebrated, as the Festival of Archaeology returns for 2023.

Three events will be taking place in Hull’s Old Town across the weekend … More


Members of Hull's BAME community mark Refugee Week with a football tournament

Football tournament celebrates Refugee Week

Members of Hull’s BAME community have come together for a football tournament to mark Refugee Week.

People of various different nationalities were involved in the event, which took place at … More



Freedom Festival 2023 line-up revealed

The wait is over for the line-up for this year’s Freedom Festival in Hull.

Hull’s international arts festival returns with artists and shows appearing on the streets, theatres, galleries and … More


Trinity Market has new artist showcase

Trinity Market welcomes new artist showcase

Hull’s Trinity Market is to have a year-long artist showcase for the first time.

Hull-based artist Keith Key will display different pieces in the historic venue during the 12-month programme.… More



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