Discover life in Tudor Hull 25th July 2023 The Festival of Archaeology returns later this week, with Hull’s Tudor History being celebrated. On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, 10am-3pm, ‘Telling Tales of Tudor Hull’ will be held at the site of the South Blockhouse on Tower Street. Visitors to the free, drop-in event are invited to get creative and help tell the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Festival of ArchaeologySouth Blockhouse
Medieval Mayhem hits Museums Quarter! 24th July 2023 The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull’s Old Town later this week, with ‘Medieval Mayhem’ among the free, drop-in events. On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, from 11am to 4pm, the Museums Quarter will be transformed into a medieval encampment. Visitors will come face-to-face with knights in armour, as the knights of the Medieval […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Festival of ArchaeologyHull Culture and LeisureMedieval Mayhem
Open Exhibition underway 21st July 2023 The 2023 annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region and across the UK, has opened at Ferens Art Gallery. It features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles, installations, and film produced by amateur and professional artists, many of them from the local area. Some of […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryOpen Exhibition
Blast off for space tour! 18th July 2023 A space rocket is to land in Hull, as part of a nationwide tour. The UK Space Agency’s Space for Everyone event will be in Queen Victoria Square from Thurs 17-Mon 21 August. The tour will showcase the role of space in improving life on Earth, while highlighting the diverse and varied career paths open […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on City centreCouncillor Rob PritchardSpace rocket
Free family fun as Healthy Holidays returns 17th July 2023 Free activities are back in Hull as ‘Healthy Holidays’ returns this summer. Part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, it’s seen thousands of children, young people and families benefit from free, fun, healthy schemes during school holiday periods, in numerous locations across the city, as well as providing food and nutrition to families. Funding […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Councillor mike rossCouncillor Rob PritchardHealthy HolidaysHull Culture and Leisure
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardFestival of ArchaeologyHull Culture and LeisureHull MinsterSouth Blockhouse
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, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Andy LockArtFerens Art Gallery
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2023Gorilla CircusLes Filles Du Renard PâleMikey Martins
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 […] Read more Education and Learning News What's on 135th anniversaryCllr Linda TockThe Avenues Adult Education Centre
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 […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardDettolHull History Centre
What’s on in Hull – July 2023 30th June 2023 Read our selections of what’s on this month in Hull. Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Hull New TheatreHullBIDsportVista Festival
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2023Freedom Festival Arts Trust
