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View article Streetlife Museum wins prestigious national Welcome Award

Streetlife Museum wins prestigious national Welcome Award

The Streetlife Museum, one of Hull's most popular visitor attractions, has been awarded the prestigious VisitEngland Welcome Accolade, recognising the outstanding customer service and visitor experience delivered by its team.

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View article Public invited to explore restored National Picture Theatre for the first time

Public invited to explore restored National Picture Theatre for the first time

The first public tours of Hull’s historic National Picture Theatre will take place this month, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the Grade II listed building for the first time since a major restoration project brought one of the city’s most significant wartime heritage sites back into use. Residents and visitors are invited to join […]

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View article Future Ferens Alumni story call-out for centenary celebrations

Future Ferens Alumni story call-out for centenary celebrations

Ferens Art Gallery are seeking stories from former Future Ferens members ahead of their 20th anniversary celebrations. As the Ferens celebrates 100 years since the gallery first opened its doors in 2027, it will also mark 20 years of Future Ferens, the gallery’s youth engagement programme. The programme brings together young people aged 18-25 to […]

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View article Hull to host national arts conference

Hull to host national arts conference

Hull will play host to OutdoorArtsUK’s national conference next year, following work to bring the event to the city by the Visit Hull and East Yorkshire Conference team at Hull City Council.   This major conference will take place at Hull City Hall and Ferens Art Gallery on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 February 2027, bringing […]

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View article Creative Voice Festival returns for 2026

Creative Voice Festival returns for 2026

A free festival aimed at developing young people’s creativity is back this half term. The Creative Voice Festival will take place Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October, 12.30-4.30pm at Princes Quay third floor. It will offer a mix of workshops, young people’s performances, exhibitions, conversations and food. It will give those visiting the chance to […]

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View article Ferens exhibitions celebrate the work of talented artists

Ferens exhibitions celebrate the work of talented artists

The annual Open Exhibition returns to the Ferens Art Gallery this week, featuring over 300 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film. Opening tomorrow (Friday 16 October), artworks have been produced by amateur and professional artists, with many hailing from the local area. Some of the pieces will be for sale, offering visitors […]

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View article Free author events celebrate young adult and teen fiction

Free author events celebrate young adult and teen fiction

A series of free author events for teen and young adult events will take place across autumn, starting this weekend. A collaborative project between Hull Libraries and Hull Waterstones, YA SPOTLIGHT will welcome four acclaimed authors throughout the October and November at Hull Central Library. The line-up includes bestselling author Rachel Greenlaw, graphic novelist Salomey […]

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View article VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy

VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is calling for passionate and experienced people from across the region’s visitor economy to join its influential Advisory Board. Expressions of interest are now being invited from people working in or with sectors across the visitor economy, with VHEY keen to ensure the board reflects the full breadth of […]

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View article Temporary drone restriction zone in force for Hull Fair 2026

Temporary drone restriction zone in force for Hull Fair 2026

A temporary airspace restriction for drones will be in place over the Hull Fair site and surrounding area during this year’s fair, as part of the safety and security arrangements for one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Secretary of State for Transport have introduced Restriction of Flying Regulations […]

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View article Grants to Arts funding awarded and second round now open

Grants to Arts funding awarded and second round now open

The first round of Grants to Arts Project funding has now been awarded, with five awards granted to local organisations and artists in Hull. After a call out earlier this year, the council was overwhelmed with 29 applications received requesting £106,000, over five times the amount of £20,000 available to allocate. Following tough deliberations from […]

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