Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond 31st July 2019 Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of all ages – and parents and carers – will love. Queen Victoria Square’s fountains are irresistible to children of all ages on hot, sunny days. […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News East ParkEnnerdaleFish TrailHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull Paragon InterchangePickering ParkQueen Victoria SquareWest ParkWoodford
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday 30th July 2019 Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday. The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near to the Museums Quarter. Starting at 7am, LGSA Marine and Dean’s Tugs will undertake the complex operation to move the 693-tonne trawler down the river […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundRiver HullVictoria Dock
Humber Street Sesh recruits graffiti stars to bring colour and creativity 29th July 2019 Two world-renowned street artists are heading to Hull to bring a burst of colour to this year’s Humber Street Sesh. Hong Kong’s Bao Ho and Anny Chong have taken inspiration from Hull’s landmarks to decorate walls in the Fruit Market before and during the two-day event this weekend. Bao and Anny will create large colourful artworks […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ANHZAnny ChongArtBao HoFruit MarketGraffitiHong KongHumber Street SeshSimple BaoWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 26th July 2019 It’s been a somewhat warm week, so you may be looking forward to some fun in the fresh air this weekend. Luckily for you, the city is hosting its annual Veterans Weekend, a Pride finale and a folk festival with a maritime twist. Plan your weekend now! 1. Veterans Weekend East Park Saturday and Sunday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on After:HoursBonus ArenaEast ParkHull Folk and Maritime FestivalHull History CentreHull MarinaPride in HullVeterans Weekend
WWE superstars are coming to Hull for the first time 26th July 2019 The WWE is bringing its wrestling superstars to Hull for the first time later this year. Its NXT UK tour will come to the Bonus Arena on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November, with tickets going on sale this morning. The WWE is the world’s largest professional wrestling organisation with a global fanbase in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaNXT UKRAWSmackdownWWE
Absolutely Cultured names new chief executive 25th July 2019 Absolutely Cultured has appointed a new chief executive. Stephen Munn, who is chief executive and artistic director at Deda, a dance and production company in Derby, will join the Hull culture company in October. Stephen held his current role for 13 years, overseeing a successful period of growth. He holds an MA in Arts Management […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedDedaStephen Munn
Humber Street Sesh director ‘feeling supersonic’ over Liam Gallagher gig 24th July 2019 Some might say the timing of Liam Gallagher’s Hull concert is not ideal for this year’s Humber Street Sesh. But organisers of the huge Hull music festival would not agree. Festival director Mark Page said the coincidental timing of the two events on Saturday 3 August is “awesome” for the city. Mark said he was “feeling […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHumber Street SeshJohnny MarrLiam GallagherMTVOasis
Liam Gallagher confirms Hull gig – but tickets have already sold out 24th July 2019 Liam Gallagher has confirmed he will play in Hull next month – but tickets for the gig have already sold out. The Oasis star will be at Hull City Hall for an MTV Unplugged concert on Saturday August 3, he confirmed in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram I’m honoured to […] Read more Hull City Hall News What's on Liam GallagherMTVMTV UnpluggedOasisTicketmaster
Humber Street Sesh to be greenest yet as partygoers urged to ditch single-use plastics 22nd July 2019 Hull’s biggest festival for emerging talent is aiming to make this year’s event the greenest yet. Now in its eighth year, the award-winning Humber Street Sesh returns on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 August with 200 acts performing on 14 stages across Hull’s waterfront. Last year saw the grassroots music festival double in size and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Fruit MarketHull TrainsHumber StreetHumber Street SeshSingle-use plasticsUniversity of HullWilberforce Sixth Form College
Veterans Weekend returns to East Park 22nd July 2019 The popular Veterans Weekend is back at East Park at the weekend. Now in its 14th year, the free event, celebrating the role of the Armed Forces past and present, takes place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. Visitors will have the chance to meet veterans, learn what life was like in the 1940s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Armed ForcesEast ParkHull City CouncilVeterans Weekend
‘I always find myself thinking back to the people, the landscape and the language’ says Hull-born artist ahead of Ferens performance 22nd July 2019 Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is back home this week with a futuristic performance that encourages audiences to think about our role in the future of our city and the planet. We grabbed him ahead of his unique performance, Kingstupon Hull Stumption, that takes place at Ferens Art Gallery this Thursday (July 25). Why is a […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtFerens Art GalleryIs This Planet Earth?Patrick CoyleUK City of Culture
8 free activities in Hull parks this summer 19th July 2019 Love Parks Week may be coming to an end, but as the summer holidays begin, there is plenty to do in the city’s parks. Whether it is taking some time out in one of the many picturesque, relaxing spaces or getting involved in something more active, there is a choice of free activities and events […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Bude ParkCostello StadiumEast ParkLove Parks WeekParkrunPickering ParkWest Park
