Leisure & Culture

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 […]

View article Plaque signifies completion of Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvement project

Plaque signifies completion of Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvement project

17th January 2025

The installation of an interpretation panel and a commemorative plaque at Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) signified the final stage of Hull City Council’s Parks Programme Investment. The interpretation panel provides an insight into the park’s Restoration Island and the potential wildflowers and inhabitants that might be seen in years to come. It details how and […]

View article Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced

Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced

6th January 2025

Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have announced an exciting exhibition programme for 2025. The new programme begins at the Ferens on Friday 14 February with an exhibition exploring stories of women and the sea from around the world. Featuring works by Pre-Raphaelite superstars John William Waterhouse, Evelyn De Morgan and Edward Burne-Jones alongside contemporary […]

View article What’s on in Hull – January 2025

What’s on in Hull – January 2025

2nd January 2025

Happy New Year! With Christmas now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look forward to some of the fantastic things happening in Hull this January. Candlelight Concert – A tribute to Coldplay on strings Hull Minster, Friday 10 January Hull Minster hosts regular ‘candlelight’ concerts honouring some of the world’s most renowned artists, films […]

View article Hull’s bold new culture strategy approved

Hull’s bold new culture strategy approved

18th December 2024

A new ambitious plan for culture has been approved by Hull City Council. The Culture & Heritage Strategy (2025-30) was heard by the council’s cabinet and also confirms the city will bid to become a UNESCO Creative City of Music, with a full application to be submitted in the new year, alongside the publication of […]

View article Christmas markets bring festive cheer to Hull

Christmas markets bring festive cheer to Hull

29th November 2024

A month of Christmas markets in Hull city centre kick off this weekend with the first taking place in Zebedees Yard. The Hull Christmas Festival will include a traditional Christmas market, food and drink stalls, and stage entertainment for all the family. Street performers and free face painting will also be on offer throughout the […]

View article A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

22nd November 2024

Christmas has officially begun in Hull following last night’s lights switch on, and visitors to the city centre can start to plan their Christmas countdown with a new free festive events calendar now available to pick up. After an incredible night of lights, music and merriment, which saw upwards of 17,000 people descend on Queen […]

View article Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

18th November 2024

Hull city centre is set to come alive with creativity and innovation as it hosts an exciting four-day festival from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 March 2025. This inaugural event, a collaborative effort between Hull City Council, the Hull Maritime project, Hull Museums and Gallery, and the University of Hull, will explore the dynamic connections […]

View article Weekend of Victorian Christmas fun at Hull’s Museums Quarter

Weekend of Victorian Christmas fun at Hull’s Museums Quarter

13th November 2024

Hull Museum’s popular Victorian Christmas is back for 2024, bringing traditional activities and entertainment to the Museums Quarter next weekend. On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November from 11am to 4pm the event will be packed full of activities and performances for the whole family to enjoy. A traditional fairground carousel will offer rides to […]