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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 Festive season gets underway with Hull light switch-on

Festive season gets underway with Hull light switch-on

9th November 2023

Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull-born football legend and Former England Women’s Football Captain Dr Carol Thomas, alongside the Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal next week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with stunning light and sound installations on Thursday 16 November, with thousands expected to be there. A 50 ft […]

View article Hull city centre lit up ready for Christmas

Hull city centre lit up ready for Christmas

2nd December 2020

Hull’s Christmas lights have been switched on overnight, brightening up the city centre as national lockdown lifts. In a change to the usual switch-on event, which attracts thousands each year, a drone has captured the moments that all 45,600 lights have brightened up city centre streets for 2020. As well as the 45ft Norway Spruce […]

View article Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre

Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre

15th October 2020

More than 45,600 Christmas lights are currently being installed across Hull city centre ready for the festive period. Although there will be no large switch-on event this year due to covid restrictions on mass gatherings, Hull will still be ready to welcome Christmas shoppers with main streets and areas lit, as well as the traditional […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

15th November 2019

The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among your entertainment options over the next few days. Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Quayvaria – The Enchanted Village Princes […]

View article Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know

Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know

11th November 2019

Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor and special guests this week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with light and sound installations on Thursday 14 November, with thousands expected to watch. Entertainment will get under way at 5pm, with performer Andy Train taking the reins as host on Hull […]

View article This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights

This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights

29th October 2019

With the festive season fast approaching, you may have spotted the city centre’s Christmas decoration displays starting to appear ahead of November’s big switch-on. And this year, Kingston Square next to Hull New Theatre will be given a “merry makeover” for the first time. But did you know just how much work goes into the […]

View article Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights

Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights

3rd October 2019

Two exceptional young people from Hull have been invited to switch on the city’s Christmas lights this year. Paralympian Sophie Carter and inspirational Harrison Torr have been asked by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, to help with the festivities after he met them earlier this year. Sophie, 15, who has cerebral palsy, is a […]