Leisure & Culture

View article Coronavirus: Hull food and leisure businesses urged to follow national guidelines

Coronavirus: Hull food and leisure businesses urged to follow national guidelines

23rd March 2020

A number of businesses across Hull have been ordered to close to try to combat the spread of coronavirus. From Saturday 21 March, the Government ordered the closure of food and drink venues for consumption on-site, including restaurants and cafes, with the exception of takeaway and delivery services. Drinking establishments including pubs, bars and nightclubs […]

View article Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

20th March 2020

Some Hull City Council-owned leisure facilities – including all leisure centres, museums and the Ferens Art Gallery – will close to the public today. The Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd (HCAL) board met yesterday in light of the growing national crisis relating to Covid-19. HCAL said in a statement: “Mindful of Government statements, the public advice […]

View article £350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

£350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

18th March 2020

A charity dedicated to supporting the city’s major maritime project has been awarded £350,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded the grant thanks to support from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The funding will support the complete refurbishment of the museum, which is a significant element of the city […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

17th March 2020

Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have decided to close both Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre for three months, they have said in a statement. “In light of government advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have taken the difficult decision to close both […]

View article Coronavirus sees two shows at Hull City Hall postponed

Coronavirus sees two shows at Hull City Hall postponed

16th March 2020

Two events at Hull City Hall have been postponed due to challenges related to coronavirus. Milton: Impossible, a show from British comedian Milton Jones, was due to go ahead on Wednesday 18 March. And Francis Rossi – I Talk Too Much was scheduled for Thursday 30 April. Both have been postponed until a suitable later […]

View article UB40 are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena

UB40 are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena

16th March 2020

British reggae outfit UB40 are heading to the Bonus Arena in Hull. The Birmingham group will perform in the city on Sunday 6 December, playing tracks from their latest album For The Many alongside classics such as Red Red Wine and Food for Thought. The band consists of nine members – Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

13th March 2020

Comedy comes to one of the city’s coolest spots for the first time tonight – Trinity Market has already proved it is the perfect spot for music and it will now show it’s a great place for laughs too. Hull also hosts an evening with an Archbishop, an up-and-coming comedian, some great theatre and a […]

View article Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull

Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull

13th March 2020

A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month. Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust. Queen Victoria’s jewel-cabinet will be the centrepiece of an upcoming exhibition, displayed amongst Victorian highlights from Ferens Art […]

View article Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift

Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift

13th March 2020

A major refurb of the city’s biggest boxing club will see a £865,000 grant from Hull City Council pay for a new roof and lift. St Paul’s Boxing Academy in North Church Side, which has produced a string of champions including Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle in its 70-year history, will undergo a huge refit […]

View article Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

12th March 2020

Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands of fishermen lost at sea. The St Andrew’s Memorial Books will be on public display at Hull History Centre, off Worship Street, for the duration […]

View article Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events

Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events

12th March 2020

Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020. Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of the country’s best and most important contemporary writers to Hull. All events are free and will take place at Hull Central Library’s stunning James Reckitt […]

View article Ferens opens after dark for special event

Ferens opens after dark for special event

11th March 2020

Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery. The event, on Thursday 19 March from 7pm to 9pm, will see artists from this year’s Open exhibition discuss their work, in conversation with local art studios and […]