Christmas lights switch-on

View article Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas

Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas

13th November 2025

Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on next week by Pride of Britain 2025 award winner Marcus Skeet, known to his online followers as The Hull Boy. Marcus will join the Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, as well as a special guest direct from the North Pole to get the festive period underway. On Thursday […]

View article Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 10 November

Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 10 November

10th November 2023

Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates:

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 Festive season gets underway with lights switch-on in Hull

Festive season gets underway with lights switch-on in Hull

10th November 2022

Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull’s own Connor Lynes, star of the England Physical Disability Rugby League team who recently stormed to victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, alongside the Deputy Lord Mayor next week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with stunning light and sound installations on Thursday […]

View article Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021

Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021

11th November 2021

Hull city centre will be filled with Christmas cheer from next week as the festive season kicks off with the annual Christmas lights switch-on. Following its cancellation in 2020, next Thursday (18 November) Queen Victoria Square will come alive with live entertainment from Hull City Hall balcony, full lighting displays and a stunning 50ft Norway […]

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 […]