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View article The Deep announces support for The Great Big Green Week

The Deep announces support for The Great Big Green Week

9th September 2021

The Deep in Hull is supporting a national campaign this month highlighting the need for urgent action on climate change. Ahead of COP26 and the United Nations Climate talks, The Great Big Green Week will see thousands of people taking part in events all over the country between 18-26 September. Family friendly science demonstrations will […]

View article Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation

Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation

1st September 2021

A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month. Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake (‘bright velvet wander’ in the Yorkshire dialect), evoking Whitefriargate’s complex social, cultural and physical history. The installation will form part of this year’s Heritage Open […]

View article Hull Fair given green light

Hull Fair given green light

20th August 2021

Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October). The fair was cancelled in 2020 for the first time in decades, due to the global pandemic. Now, with all Coronavirus restrictions, including those on large gatherings, removed […]

View article Freedom Festival is back!

Freedom Festival is back!

17th August 2021

Freedom Festival returns this weekend with an extended 16-day programme. The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across Hull, presenting an exciting programme of music, performance, visual arts and talks including a number of special commissions and events. This year’s festival, which will […]

View article Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park

Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park

17th August 2021

Pearson Park will take a trip back in time this weekend as a free Victorian Summer event takes place. This Saturday (21 August), the family friendly event will have a whole host of free activities including punch and judy shows, stilt-walkers and face painting, as well as vintage fairground rides, Scrapstore, giant chess and traditional […]

View article Beverley Road Baths reopens following multi-million pound refurbishment

Beverley Road Baths reopens following multi-million pound refurbishment

16th August 2021

The newly refurbished Beverley Road Baths has reopened today (Monday 16 August) following a £3.75 million project. The centre was officially opened by Lord Mayor, Councillor Lynn Petrini, who unveiled a new plaque. The facility, which closed to the public in June last year, has benefited from the construction of a new larger gym, as well as […]

View article First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities

First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities

12th August 2021

A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (August 14). Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have been working in partnership with local LGBTQ+ community groups to identify untold narratives in this community-led retelling of Hull’s LGBTQ+ history. Pride in Our City documents experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ […]

View article Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator

Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator

11th August 2021

The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has appointed a new curator. Kerri Offord has joined the prestigious art gallery – which in 2018 was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year award. Kerri, who was born in Stockport, has held positions at Gallery Oldham, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and Watts Gallery. Most […]

View article New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens

New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens

5th August 2021

Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail. The trail is available now on the popular free Love Exploring app, which launched at the end of 2020 in East Park. The app already has augmented reality features meaning families can hunt for dinosaurs and […]

View article Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums

Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums

4th August 2021

The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries. From tours to trails, theatre performances to live music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hull Museums are inviting people to take part in activities on […]

View article Major maritime installation takes over the streets of Hull

Major maritime installation takes over the streets of Hull

3rd August 2021

A new and exciting commission for Hull Maritime project escapes! 6 – 26 August, Hull city centre The first major event to bring Yorkshire’s maritime heritage to life is to get underway. As part of a major transformational project, this is the first of a series major events in the build up to the delivery […]

View article Find out why divers at the Deep have been playing chess

Find out why divers at the Deep have been playing chess

2nd August 2021

Divers at the Deep in Hull today (Monday 2 August) were locked in a game of underwater chess. Surrounded by sharks, fish and stingrays, the divers sat down for a quick game to celebrate the launch of the city’s first Play Chess Festival. Starting this week, there is a huge programme of chess-inspired events taking […]