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View article Hull culture hits Westminster

Hull culture hits Westminster

25th February 2025

A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners. The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that Hull is ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions. Taking place in the Jubilee Room in Westminster, over 40 people from the UK’s cultural […]

View article Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

17th February 2025

Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities. Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme helps gifted Hull sportspeople who are gaining recognition from their national governing […]

View article Culture conference returns to Hull

Culture conference returns to Hull

17th February 2025

An international cultural conference for Hull’s cultural sector will return next month. Cultural Tides will be hosted at Hull Truck next month (Friday 14 March), following a successful inaugural event that took place for the first time March 2024 and saw 170 attendees. This year’s conference will formally launch Hull’s new Culture and Heritage Strategy […]

View article Free half-term fun from Healthy Holidays Hull

Free half-term fun from Healthy Holidays Hull

17th February 2025

This half-term, school-age children and young people can look forward to a packed additional programme of completely free activities. Healthy Holidays – already a staple for families during longer school breaks – will be offering a slightly smaller version of its usual exciting variety of sessions, with nutritious food included. The programme will run from […]

View article Wizards and witches invited to a night of magic at Hull Libraries’ Grownups Wizarding Night

Wizards and witches invited to a night of magic at Hull Libraries’ Grownups Wizarding Night

13th February 2025

Calling all wizards and witches of Hull! – Hull Libraries are celebrating their 10th year of hosting Wizarding Nights for families by introducing an extra night for adults only. All wizards and witches are invited to join them for an enchanting evening of magic on Saturday 22 February, 5.00pm – 8.15pm at Hull Central Library, […]

View article Charities to receive boost from Hull rock concert

Charities to receive boost from Hull rock concert

12th February 2025

A rock concert is to be held at the historic Hull City Hall with the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund set to benefit. ‘Daz’s Rock 4 Charity’ returns to the iconic venue on Friday 7 March, with a night of live music for all tastes and ages. The gig will support the Lord Mayor’s chosen […]

View article Shop local, support Hull: New campaign celebrates independent businesses

Shop local, support Hull: New campaign celebrates independent businesses

11th February 2025

A new campaign that aims to put Hull’s Independent businesses in the spotlight has today been launched by Visit Hull. ‘Independent Hull’ will look to inspire residents and visitors to engage with the city’s unique independent food, beverage, attraction and retail offerings, highlighting the distinctive experiences that these businesses provide. From historic shopping arcades to […]

View article What’s on in Hull – February 2025

What’s on in Hull – February 2025

6th February 2025

With what always feels like the longest month of the year now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look forward to some fantastic things taking place in Hull this February. Mary and the Hyenas Hull Truck Theatre, Friday 7 February until Saturday 1 March Written by critically acclaimed Hull playwright Maureen Lennon, Mary and […]

View article VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

5th February 2025

The region’s tourism partnership has set out a new master plan to support businesses in the sector, attract more visitors and drive economic growth. Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is aiming to help build a thriving, prosperous visitor economy through the delivery of its dedicated action plan. VHEY is funded by Hull City Council […]

View article National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens

National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens

4th February 2025

The National Gallery has announced it will partner with Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery as part of its Masterpiece Tour 2025-27. Ferens will join the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich; South Shields Museum and Art Gallery and Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool, as part of the tour, which has been running for over a decade. This marks the first […]

View article Independent Venue Week: The New Adelphi Club

Independent Venue Week: The New Adelphi Club

27th January 2025

This week is Independent Venue Week, so we will be proudly shining a light on some of the city’s best-loved destinations. And you can’t talk about independent venues in Hull without mentioning an iconic terraced house turned music venue off Newland Avenue, so ladies and gentleman, we start with the one and only…The New Adelphi […]

View article Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering

Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering

22nd January 2025

HEY! Volunteering has achieved top quality status for the third time in a row. Awarded every three years, the Investing in Volunteers renewal status ensures organisations are working to best practice and giving volunteers an excellent experience. The award follows a rigorous assessment process that looks closely at policies and procedures within an organisation. It […]