Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre 10th January 2020 Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre. The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth Company, influenced by Hull Dance Prize winner Carla Morrill, as well as dancers from Hull and the Yorkshire region. It takes place on Sunday February […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre News What's on Creative Voice DanceHull Dance Youth Company
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 9th January 2020 The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh. Yet January is no reason to feel down as Hull hosts stage shows and exhibitions galore during the dreaded month, starting this weekend. Here are 5 things to do in Hull over […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull and East Riding MuseumHumber StreetStudio Eleven
5 top New Year’s Eve parties in Hull 30th December 2019 Planned a quiet New Year’s Eve night in and now itching to dust off the dancing shoes instead? Fear not, there are still tickets available for some of the city’s top events to see in 2020. For those who like to leave plans to the last minute, here are 5 top New Year’s Eve parties […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendDoubleTree by HiltonHoliday InnHull MarinaNew Year's EveP&O FerriesPolar BearSeshTrinity Market
Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries 20th December 2019 It’s nearly Christmas and many people will be planning on visiting Hull’s fantastic galleries and museums over the festive holidays. Here are the Christmas opening times for Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum and the Museums Quarter, which are operated by Hull Culture and Leisure. Monday 23 December 10am-3.30pm Tuesday 24 December Closed Wednesday 25 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Maritime MuseumHull MuseumsMuseums Quarter
5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend 19th December 2019 Panto is back in Hull … oh, yes it is! Well, that’s enough of that. It’s time to dust off the dames because this year’s musical, farcical offerings include the family classic Aladdin, a retelling of Peter Pan set in post-war Hull and a rock and roll take on the Little Mermaid. Here are 5 […] Read more Christmas Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendAladdinBabes in the WoodHull Truck TheatreMiddle Child TheatrePantomimePeter PanRobin HoodSleeping BeautyThe Little Mermaid
Hull Maritime Museum to close as £11m major refurb begins 19th December 2019 Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment. It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime project as works to the museum’s main entrance get under way. A new ramp at the front entrance will improve access for disabled visitors and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Hull wins £255,000 towards huge maritime heritage project 18th December 2019 The team behind Hull’s ambitious maritime project has secured more than £255,000 to conserve some of the city’s most important artefacts. The funding will help plug a £2.6m shortfall needed to hit £27.4m needed for the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project. The successful bids were made to the John Ellerman Foundation for £170,000 and Arts […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week 17th December 2019 The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week. The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long project to renovate the historic structure. Councillor Steve Wilson will be joined by teams from the Pearson Park Trust, Hull City Council’s Pearson Park project […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park archwayPearson Park Restoration Project
Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years 17th December 2019 It’s been an incredible decade for Hull. The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, of course, UK City of Culture. Hull is certainly different to how it was 10 years ago, with millions of pounds of investment regenerating and […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Museums News Regeneration Fruit MarketHull MarinaHull MinsterHull New TheatreQueen Victoria SquareRegenerationTrinity MarketTrinity Square
City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration 13th December 2019 A celebration of singing is coming to the Guildhall next week and you can bag a ticket to join them. Singing City Christmas will see a selection of singing groups, who have grown out of the council’s Singing City initiative, come together to entertain an audience on Wednesday 18 December. Hull Freedom Chorus, Hull Visual […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerHull Chaps ChorusHull Freedom ChorusHull Visual ChoirSinging CitySinging City Christmas
Exhibition explores heritage and traditions of Hull refugees 12th December 2019 A community of refugees are sharing their cultural heritage and traditions in a new exhibition. Hull’s Banyamulenge community fled conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo eight years ago. Their exhibition, Minority Voice, is on display at Hull History Centre until January 18. The exhibition includes examples and photographs of art and artefacts, and video footage […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on BanyamulengeHull History Centre
Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride 11th December 2019 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat. John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic water chute before it reopens to visitors in spring 2020. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929 and is […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerEast Park splash boatRundles
