Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull
With the school bell having chimed for the final time, families in Hull are gearing up for weeks of fun and adventure this summer.
And to help make the most … More
Cllr Rob Pritchard
Medieval knights to do battle in Hull’s Museums Quarter!
There’ll be medieval merriment galore in Hull’s old town as the ever-popular Medieval Mayhem returns to the Museums Quarter this weekend (Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July).
The free event … More
Council supports local playwright in new project
A new play will premiere at Hull Truck Theatre this summer, thanks to a match-funded Grant to Arts from Hull City Council.
A Bitter Pill, by Hull-born Theatre Practitioner … More
Glastonbury stars at Hull Central Library to celebrate 500 years of Black British Music
An exciting line-up of WORDS / MUSIC – a live spoken word and music event – is set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library later this month.… More
First PlayZone sites confirmed for Hull
Bude Park and East Park have been confirmed for PlayZones in Hull.
The PlayZone at Bude Park is part of wider regeneration works on the site, including the installation of … More
Start the summer with a splash
Families can splash into summer this weekend as three of the city’s water play areas open to the public.
East Park, Alderman Kneeshaw and West Park splash pads will be … More
Record numbers of people visit Hull Museums
Hull Museums are celebrating after seeing visitor numbers across their sites exceed pre-lockdown numbers.
The busy year saw over 383,000 people visit the city’s free museums and galleries, up 13 … More
Deputy Lieutenant Chris Blacksell appointed Chair of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire’s Advisory Board
Regional tourism partnership Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Blacksell, a Deputy Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, as the new … More
Wilberforce House Museum highly commended at global awards
Wilberforce House Museum has been highly commended for its community strategy at the 22nd annual Museums + Heritage Awards, held in London this week.
These global awards celebrate the … More
Bude Park improvements underway
Major improvement works to Bude Park’s football facilities are underway.
Work began this week which will see the creation of a new changing pavilion and improvements to the existing football … More
Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements
Significant grant funding accepted by Hull City Council is enabling regeneration works at Ennerdale Leisure Centre.
The council has been awarded up to £750,000 from the government’s Swimming Pool Support … More
Lights, camera, action! New trail lets visitors walk in Hullywood’s footsteps
Visitors to Hull will now be able to discover famous film and TV locations thanks to a new map.
New film and tv guide ‘It must be Hullywood’ includes locations … More
Contractor appointed for new splash pad at Bude Park
Hull residents will soon be able to enjoy brand new waterplay facilities at Bude Park after a contractor was appointed for refurbishment works.
A detailed decision record confirmed that Splash … More
Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary
Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The Young Artist Open exhibition will return to Ferens Art Gallery for … More
Cultural Tides conference makes waves
Cultural Tides, Hull’s first conference dedicated to the city’s cultural sector, has taken place, attracting around 170 attendees from Hull-based arts, cultural, voluntary, community, education and business sector organisations.
Hosted … More
Central Library to host Sir James Reckitt centenary exhibition
A new exhibition dedicated to the life of Sir James Reckitt will open at Central Library next week, 100 years on from his death.
‘Sir James Reckitt: A Life of … More
Trinity Live returns to market for fifth year
A free music event which has become a big favourite in Hull’s live entertainment scene returns for the fifth year this week, presenting top local talent in a party atmosphere … More
Take a look at Costello Playing Field plans ahead of imminent improvements
Improvement works on Costello Playing Field are set to begin shortly and the people of Hull are invited to look at the plans and provide feedback.
Hull City Council has … More
East Area Committee to discuss East Park plans
Plans for changes at East Park will be discussed at the East Area Committee next week, after public consultation came to an end.
One of Hull’s most popular parks is … More
Seeds of Change heritage project launched
A project to celebrate the rich past of the oil seed crushing industry in Wincolmlee has been launched today.
The Seeds of Change project will investigate and celebrate Hull’s history … More
HEY! Volunteering to spread positivity on Random Acts of Kindness Day
Members of HEY! Volunteering will be spreading kindness and the ‘big blue wave of positivity’ which the group embodies this weekend as it celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Those … More
Cultural sector generates £224 million for Hull
Hull has seen a £224.8 million boost since 2015 thanks to the creative and cultural sector.
New research commissioned by the council evidences a 20 per cent increase in GVA … More
Find out more about Hull’s ambition to be a UNESCO City of Music
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire seeks chairperson for new Local Visitor Economy Partnership
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a chairperson for its new Local Visitor Economy Partnership Advisory Board, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s thriving visitor … More
Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme
2024 promises to be an exciting year for Hull Museums and gallery as the year’s exhibition programme is today revealed.
Starting at the Ferens Art Gallery in February, visitors are … More
Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024
A new exhibition celebrating disability will open at Ferens Art Gallery in February 2024.
The forthcoming exhibition ‘Are we there yet?’ has been designed in collaboration with Yorkshire-born artist Jason … More
Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre
Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family.
Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with … More
Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the … More
Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award
Wilberforce House Museum has won a national award from the Museum Association. The annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding practice by UK museums delivering social impact, promoting the best examples … More
Have your say on PlayZone plans
Plans for six PlayZones are taking a step forward – and now the council wants to know what residents would like to see at those sites.
PlayZones are safe, inclusive … More
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