Hull Maritime Museum to close as £11m major refurb begins 19th December 2019 Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment. It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime project as works to the museum’s main entrance get under way. A new ramp at the front entrance will improve access for disabled visitors and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice 4th December 2019 An issue with the heating system at Woodford Leisure Centre means all three swimming pools at the facility will remain closed until further notice. The pools closed on Friday as Hull City Council teams worked to resolve the issue. Councillor Dave Craker, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “The council’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport HCALWoodford
Teen judo star given free access to Hull leisure facilities 4th December 2019 A talented teenage athlete from Hull has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities as part of a scheme to help the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. Tommy Jackson, 14, from east Hull, has become the second young person to receive the award through the Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) Talented […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonEast Yorkshire Judo AcademyHCALJudoTalented Athlete Scheme
Swimming pools shut at Woodford Leisure Centre due to heating problem 29th November 2019 The main swimming pool at Woodford Leisure Centre will be closed from 4pm on Friday 29 November due to a problem with the heating system. The issue means all pools at the centre will be closed over the weekend. The fitness suite, sports halls, studios and squash courts will be open as normal. Works to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport HCALWoodford
Ticket-holders for Bradley Wiggins event at Hull City Hall informed about facilities 6th September 2019 Ticket-holders for the Bradley Wiggins show at Hull City Hall tomorrow have been alerted about a change in toilet provision during the event. Hull City Hall is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, includes new foyer toilets, redecoration and new carpets in public areas and new dressing rooms. However, works are running behind schedule, meaning the […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Bradley WigginsHCALQueen Victoria Square
Women in fishing industry highlighted in new exhibition 21st August 2019 A new exhibition exploring the heritage of women in the fishing community opens in Hull at the weekend. Fisherwomen, by award-winning photographer Craig Easton, opens at the Hull Maritime Museum on Saturday 24 August Easton’s work will bring together three strands of the fisherwomen’s story: their heritage, their journey and contemporary portraits, including new commissions […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonCraig EastonHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime Museum
