Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation 9th August 2019 One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize. Ship of the Gods, by artists Anna Heinrich and Leon Palmer, saw Hull’s maritime history merge with stunning Norwegian landscapes to create a spellbinding installation in Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedHeinrich & PalmerHeritage Lottery FundHull City CouncilHull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeShip of the GodsUrban Legends: Northern Lights
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition 8th August 2019 An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community. For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the 18th century to the present day, efforts have been made to help seafarers and to improve their physical and moral welfare. The free exhibition will […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairFor those in Peril on the SeaHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeMaritime heritage
What’s on in Hull this August 1st August 2019 Thursday 1 August Wild Challenge Trail Join the RSPB to learn which animals call the museum gardens their home. Museums Quarter gardens. 11am – 3pm. Free, drop-in. Brilliant Buoyancy Have you ever wondered why sharks and other fish are able to float in water? Find out here. Hull Maritime Museum. 1pm – 3pm. Free, drop-in. […] Read more News Freedom FestivalHull Culture and LeisureHull ShowHull Street Food NightsHumber Street GalleryHumber Street SeshYum! Festival
Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond 31st July 2019 Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of all ages – and parents and carers – will love. Queen Victoria Square’s fountains are irresistible to children of all ages on hot, sunny days. […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News East ParkEnnerdaleFish TrailHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull Paragon InterchangePickering ParkQueen Victoria SquareWest ParkWoodford
Humber Street Sesh director ‘feeling supersonic’ over Liam Gallagher gig 24th July 2019 Some might say the timing of Liam Gallagher’s Hull concert is not ideal for this year’s Humber Street Sesh. But organisers of the huge Hull music festival would not agree. Festival director Mark Page said the coincidental timing of the two events on Saturday 3 August is “awesome” for the city. Mark said he was “feeling […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHumber Street SeshJohnny MarrLiam GallagherMTVOasis
Hull parks: 5 things you might not know 19th July 2019 It’s Love Parks Week, so pack up the picnic and head to one of the city’s great green spaces this weekend. We have put together five facts about the city’s parks – some you will know, but some might surprise you … 1. None are as big as East Park You probably knew East Park […] Read more Leisure & Culture News East ParkHull City AFCHull Culture and LeisureHull FairHull Maritime MuseumKCOM StadiumLove Parks WeekPearson ParkPickering ParkWest Park
How to celebrate Hull’s parks during Love Parks Week 15th July 2019 Hull is lucky enough to feature a plethora of peaceful parks. And this week, its fantastic green spaces will be celebrated as Hull Culture and Leisure is teaming with Keep Britain Tidy for Love Parks Week 2019. Activities including bug hotel building and learning more about fishing, will take place at Hull’s parks this week. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonEast ParkFirst Step WildHull Culture and LeisureKeep Britain TidyLove Parks Week
River Hull exhibition to open at Hull Maritime Museum 1st July 2019 A new exhibition to preserves and publicises the heritage of the River Hull, its bridges and vessels is to open at Hull Maritime Museum this month. The Open Bridges: A River Full Of Stories exhibition is the result of a partnership that spent two years recording stories from people who have lived or worked on […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational LotteryRiver Hull
One of Ferens Art Gallery’s earliest pieces receives conservation award 26th June 2019 One of the first artworks gifted to Hull by Thomas Ferens has won a prestigious award that will allow it to be preserved and displayed for future generations. The Night School (1892) by Edgar Bundy (1862-1922) was first displayed in the Hull Autumn Exhibition in 1907. The Ferens Art Gallery is the recipient of £4,573 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEdgar BundyFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureThomas FerensWoodmansterne Art Conservation Awards
Hull Maritime Museum to close ahead of major refurb 29th March 2019 Hull Maritime Museum will close for a few days ahead of a major refurbishment. The museum will close from 1pm on Wednesday 3 April to allow a specialist company to complete a series of surveys. It will reopen on Saturday 6 April at 10am. The improvements are part of the £27.4 million Hull Yorkshire’s Maritime […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme 26th March 2019 It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday – and we are betting that you haven’t got good old mum a gift yet. Worry not, here are some Hull-themed gift ideas that might just help you out. Grab an extremely ‘Ull gift Get yourself to Chance Gifts in Savile Street to find Hull-inspired gifts include a pair of […] Read more Business Ferens Museums News Bonus ArenaFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsParagon ArcadeTrinity MarketVegan
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 22nd March 2019 1. Portrait of Sir Thomas More Ferens Art Gallery Until Sunday 23 June Free A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery . It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van Dyck […] Read more Ferens Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull Culture and Leisure
