Christmas

View article Christmas card competition winners announced for 2025

Christmas card competition winners announced for 2025

18th December 2025

Hull City Council is excited to reveal the winners of its 2025 Christmas Card Competition, celebrating the creativity of young people across the city. After an enthusiastic response from schools during November’s competition, a panel of judges selected two outstanding designs to form the Council’s official 2025 digital Christmas card. The winning entries will be […]

View article Annual Christmas service to be held

Annual Christmas service to be held

1st December 2025

The annual Christmas remembrance service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium later this month. The traditional event, which is open to all, will take place on Sunday 14 December, starting at 2pm, where those attending are asked to arrive around 1:45pm. It will be held in the large chapel, and will provide a chance for […]

View article Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

26th November 2025

Details of Hull’s bumper Christmas weekend have now been revealed as the build for this weekend’s event have started in the city centre. Performances on the main stage in Queen Victoria Square will delight audiences of all ages with short pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk (Saturday only) at 10.30am and 2pm, live singers, choirs and […]

View article Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

14th November 2025

Families in Hull can get into the Christmas spirit with a series of free festive fun events courtesy of Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE). On Saturday 6 December, step into the magical world of Narnia at Aslan’s Winter Narnia Extravaganza, taking place at The Freedom Centre on Preston Road. Visitors will journey through enchanting, […]

View article Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

6th November 2025

Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 11am-4pm. Hosted by Hull Museums, visitors will be able to experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas – a celebration steeped in history, charm and cheer. Wander […]

View article “Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns

“Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns

24th October 2025

Businesses, community organisations and schools across Hull and the surrounding area are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the biggest and best one yet. Hull Minster will once again host the annual tradition, which runs throughout most of the Christmas month of December, where admission is FREE. The Lord […]

View article Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council

Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council

3rd September 2025

The new school term might just be starting, but Hull’s Santa Squad are already stepping up their work to ensure that no child goes without a Christmas present. The group are benefitting from a donation from Hull City Council, where £1,000 will go towards the purchase of gifts, toiletries and food items. Santa Squad, which […]

View article Christmas card competition winners announced

Christmas card competition winners announced

19th December 2024

Two designs by young people have been chosen to form Hull City Council’s Christmas e-card for 2024. Winning entries were selected after a competition in schools during last month. A panel of judges selected 10 year old Oscar from Ainthorpe Primary as the winner in the primary school category, with 13 year old Lilah from […]

View article Donations needed for Christmas Jumper Day

Donations needed for Christmas Jumper Day

6th December 2024

A final appeal is being made for children’s Christmas jumpers that can be donated and reused. Hull City Council is taking in donations, which are given to local families via the city’s schools. The donations are then used during the annual Christmas Jumper Day, which this year takes place on Thursday 12 December. Donations need to […]

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 Boost for Hull’s Santa Squad

Boost for Hull’s Santa Squad

11th November 2024

A campaign led by school children to ensure no youngsters in Hull are left without a present this Christmas has received a boost from Hull City Council. Santa Squad is described by its founders as “a group of friends who just want to spread some kindness.” It was formed at Kingswood Parks Primary, and it […]

View article Annual memorial service to be held

Annual memorial service to be held

8th November 2024

The traditional Christmas memorial service is to take place at Chanterlands Crematorium on Sunday 15 December. It will be held in the large chapel, starting at 2pm, with anyone attending asked to arrive around 1:45pm. The service, which is open to all, provides a chance to remember loved ones at a special time of year. […]