What’s on in Hull – August 2023 1st August 2023 Take a look at our top pick of things to do in Hull this August. Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalHullBIDHumber Street SeshWhat's On Hull
Hull’s silversmithing industry honoured through new display 26th July 2023 A new sculpture is honouring Hull’s important silversmithing industry. ‘A Charm Bracelet for Hull’ will be at Hepworth’s Arcade until Saturday 12 August. It’s been created by sculptor and printmaker Andi Dakin, who specialises in colourful artworks that are loaded with mischief! His ideas and inspirations come from many sources, ranging from the creation and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
Centuries of history brought ‘Back to Life’ 26th July 2023 The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull for 2023 later this week, including the ‘Back to Life Festival’ at Hull Minster and Trinity Square. On Saturday 29 July, 10am-3pm, Hull Minster will be bringing its monuments back to life in an immersive, interactive experience for the whole family. Visitors to the free, drop-in event are […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to LifeFestival of ArchaeologyHull Culture and LeisureHull Minster
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn season explores themes of identity and the environment 26th July 2023 Absolutely Cultured’s autumn programme will offer a diverse look at our region, its people, heritage and the environment. Humber Street Gallery’s exhibition programme begins with PERCHES AND FLYWAYS by Creative Connections Artists with Jennifer Holtridge and Juneau Projects which opens on Friday 20 October in Space 1. This new exhibition, commissioned by Humber Street Gallery, saw Artlink […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedHumber Street GalleryINTER_CHANGEPerches and Flyways
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
