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View article Festival of Archaeology is back!

Festival of Archaeology is back!

17th July 2023

Hull’s medieval and Tudor History is to be celebrated, as the Festival of Archaeology returns for 2023. Three events will be taking place in Hull’s Old Town across the weekend of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July as part of the national Festival of Archaeology celebration. The free events will be ‘Medieval Mayhem’ at the […]

View article Newly acquired artworks celebrate 20th anniversary

Newly acquired artworks celebrate 20th anniversary

14th July 2023

Images of Hull by artist Andy Lock have been acquired by the Ferens Art Gallery, and have gone on display to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The eight photographs, taken in 2003, are part of the Orchard Park series which captured the abandoned Vernon House tower block on Orchard Park before it was demolished. Kerri Offord, […]

View article Freedom Festival 2023 line-up revealed

Freedom Festival 2023 line-up revealed

13th July 2023

The wait is over for the line-up for this year’s Freedom Festival in Hull. Hull’s international arts festival returns with artists and shows appearing on the streets, theatres, galleries and many places across Hull City Centre between 30 August and 3 September. Mikey Martins, CEO and Artistic Director at Freedom Festival, said: “We’ve put together […]

View article All welcome to celebrate Avenues Centre’s 135th anniversary

All welcome to celebrate Avenues Centre’s 135th anniversary

12th July 2023

Families in Hull can learn more about the history of The Avenues Adult Education Centre as the building celebrates its 135th anniversary this weekend. The listed Victorian building on Park Avenue will be open to visitors this Saturday, 15 July. To mark the occasion, guided tours showcasing the building, which still boasts many of its […]

View article Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years

Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years

10th July 2023

The 90th anniversary of Hull’s famous Dettol is being celebrated at the Hull History Centre throughout this summer. Dettol, one of Reckitt’s key brands, was the world’s first safe, non-caustic antiseptic that was endorsed by doctors across the globe. It helped to reduce the maternal death rate from sepsis by 50% and was carried by […]

View article What’s on in Hull – July 2023

What’s on in Hull – July 2023

30th June 2023

Read our selections of what’s on this month in Hull.

View article First look at Freedom Festival 2023

First look at Freedom Festival 2023

26th June 2023

Freedom Festival Arts Trust has unveiled key dates for their highly anticipated summer festival, and offered a sneak preview of the incredible artists set to use the city as a stage from August 30 until September 3. Renowned for its world-class reputation regionally and all across the UK and Europe, Hull’s Freedom Festival returns in […]

View article Hull’s biggest street festival returns

Hull’s biggest street festival returns

23rd June 2023

Hull’s biggest free street festival is to return, boosted by a donation from the Leader of Hull City Council. The Vista Festival will take place on Princes Avenue on Saturday 8 July, from 3:00pm to 9:30pm. Thousands will be entertained by live music, art installations and street entertainment, while food outlets will offer dishes from […]

View article Hull Refugee Week 2023: All you need to know

Hull Refugee Week 2023: All you need to know

14th June 2023

Hull Refugee Week is an annual festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

View article Royal Collection Canaletto to go on display in Hull

Royal Collection Canaletto to go on display in Hull

14th June 2023

A painting by world renowned Italian artist, Canaletto will go on display at the Ferens Art Gallery later this year. A Regatta on the Grand Canal c.1733-4 is lent by His Majesty The King from the Royal Collection, and is the fifth and final work loaned to the gallery as part of a partnership with […]

View article What’s on in Hull – June 2023

What’s on in Hull – June 2023

1st June 2023

Read some of our handpicks for what’s on in Hull this month.

View article Show your drive and determination at the council’s Business Day exhibit

Show your drive and determination at the council’s Business Day exhibit

25th May 2023

Businesspeople are urged to arrive suited and booted and show their drive and determination at Hull City Council’s exhibit at The Business Day 2023. In addition to representatives from Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) and the council’s Employment Hub, members of Hull Karting will also be in attendance. As part of the display, a […]