Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend
Summer water fun begins in Hull this Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads … More
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Ferens wins global museums award
An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has won a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries and cultural … More
Council seeks members for new culture boards
Hull City Council is appealing for expressions of interest to join two new cultural boards.
The Hull Culture and Heritage Partnership Board and Hull Music board will soon be established … More
Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture
Hull City Council has set out a strong commitment to the development of the city’s culture, with investment that will transform how it is delivered.
This new funding will ensure … More
Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements
Works will begin this spring on energy efficiency improvements at Ennerdale Leisure Centre to help to safeguard its long-term future.
The centre will close to the public on Monday 19 … More
Hull City Council commits to re-bidding for UNESCO status after bid outcome
After just missing out on this round, Hull City Council said it is even more determined to become a UNESCO Creative City of Music, with plans to strengthen its bid … More
Hull culture hits Westminster
A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners.
The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that … More
Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars
Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities.
Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as … More
VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive
The region’s tourism partnership has set out a new master plan to support businesses in the sector, attract more visitors and drive economic growth.
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) … More
Latest pocket park completed in Drypool
A brand new pocket park has been created by Hull City Council at the junction of Sherburn Street and New Bridge Road.
Improvements on the east Hull site in the … More
National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens
The National Gallery has announced it will partner with Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery as part of its Masterpiece Tour 2025-27.
Ferens will join the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich; South Shields Museum … More
Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering
HEY! Volunteering has achieved top quality status for the third time in a row.
Awarded every three years, the Investing in Volunteers renewal status ensures organisations are working to best … More
Plaque signifies completion of Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvement project
The installation of an interpretation panel and a commemorative plaque at Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) signified the final stage of Hull City Council’s Parks Programme Investment.
The interpretation panel provides … More
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have announced an exciting exhibition programme for 2025.
The new programme begins at the Ferens on Friday 14 February with an exhibition exploring stories … More
Weekend of Victorian Christmas fun at Hull’s Museums Quarter
Hull Museum’s popular Victorian Christmas is back for 2024, bringing traditional activities and entertainment to the Museums Quarter next weekend.
On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November from 11am to … More
Step into Hullywood: New trail app and mural debut alongside UK movie screening
Hull’s links to Hollywood will be celebrated today, as Visit Hull and East Yorkshire joins with partners TransPennine Express and Hull Independent Cinema to launch a new digital trail, unveil … More
Move over, Tom Hardy: Hull’s young storytellers set to rival CBeebies Bedtime Stories
Hull school pupils now have the opportunity to star in their own read-aloud films as Hull Schools’ Library Service launch a new project – ‘Hull’s Young Storytellers: Lights, Camera, Read!’… More
New family trail installed to help visitors explore museum in Hull’s old town
An exciting new family trail and interactive wall has been installed at the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology, making it more accessible whilst highlighting stand out objects that … More
Free inspirational art exhibition this half-term at Creative Voice Festival
An inspirational exhibition exploring identity and self-expression through art is being hosted in Princes Quay Event Space this week.
‘Faces to Me’ by The Peel Project and Artlink is part … More
Free family Christmas show returns to Hull’s Trinity Market
Trinity Market is gearing up for the return of free Christmas performances every Saturday on the run up to Christmas.
Santa Claus Showtime, will take place every Saturday, starting … More
Shetland pony pair make East Park debut
East Park’s Animal Education Centre has gained two new residents as a pair of Shetland ponies have moved in.
Ten-year-old Bonnie and Benjie have arrived following re-homing through the BlueCross … More
Ferens Art Gallery shortlisted for national award
Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a national award from the Museum Association’s (MA) Museums Change Lives Awards for the team’s work on the Jason Wilsher Mills: Are We … More
New exhibition opens at the Ferens Art Gallery
An exhibition of contemporary figurative art that explores the themes including of race, identity, gender and climate change, through the outstanding works of racially marginalised artists, opens at the Ferens … More
Exhibition celebrating the rich history of Black music opens at Wilberforce House Museum
A new exhibition celebrating the vibrant and transformative power of Black musical traditions is opening this week at Wilberforce House Museum.
The Echoes of Our Heritage exhibition, created in partnership … More
New commission unveiled in Hull Museums
New artwork by leading artist Deanio X will be on display from tomorrow (Sat 28 Sept) at Wilberforce House Museum.
To Heal a Butterfly is a project that creates a … More
TV chef to lead VHEY’s annual tourism conference
Television chef Jack Stein will head up Visit Hull and East Yorkshire’s (VHEY) annual tourism conference this month.
Stein, of programmes ‘Wine, Dine and Stein’ and ‘Jack Stein: Born to … More
Tourism awards finalists announced
Current champions are going head-to-head with first-time finalists in the battle to be crowned the “best of the best” at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards.
The much-anticipated shortlist … More
Last chance to secure prizes by completing Playing Pitch Strategy survey
Sports clubs in Hull have been urged to enter a draw for exciting prizes, such as hospitality tickets at Hull City, by airing their views on the city’s sporting facilities … More
New immersive audio walk to take visitors through 60 years of Hull music history
Grab your headphones! A free guided audio tour of Hull’s incredible music history, narrated by comedian Lucy Beaumont, is now live.
‘Diamond Life’ is a collaboration between Hull City … More
Sports clubs offered chance to win Hull City matchday hospitality tickets
Hull City Council has secured exciting prizes from partners Tigers Trust and Hull Culture and Leisure for local sports clubs which air their views on sporting facilities in the city.… More
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