What’s on in Hull – August 2025
Is there a better month than August? Maybe that’s a debate for another day, but it certainly has to be up there, especially in Hull!
Here’s just a small selection … More
Pearson Park
Precautionary measures in place at Pearson Park Pond
Hull City Council has taken swift action following reports of a suspected infestation of blue-green algae in Pearson Park Pond.
Although water samples have been sent for specialist testing, early assessments … More
Council improves road safety with additional traffic calming measures on Pearson Park
In a bid to enhance road safety, Hull City Council has announced that work to install additional traffic calming measures on Pearson Park will start next week.
The work … More
Welcome Little Amal to Hull
Hull City Council has invited Little Amal to come to Hull as part of her journey across Europe to find safety and freedom. She will be meeting and greeting people … More
Little Amal will bring message of hope to Hull
Little Amal, the internationally acclaimed 12-foot puppet of a ten-year old refugee girl, will visit Hull this September as part of the Yorkshire Integration Festival celebrations, which aim to … More
New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed
Visitors to two of Hull’s most popular parks can now enjoy a game of chess after seating and tables were installed.
The facilities were installed at East Park, near to … More
Christmas returns to Pearson Park
Victorian carol singers, festive live music and a festive family trail will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (9 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place.
From 11am until 3pm … More
Checkmate – council reveals plans for chess tables in two Hull parks
Chess enthusiasts could soon be able to showcase their tactical skills as plans to install equipment in two Hull parks have been revealed.
Two new chess tables, each with fixed … More
Footpath improvement works planned for one of Hull’s most popular parks
The iconic Pearson Park in west Hull will undergo essential resurfacing next month, to provide much needed improvements to the footpaths.
The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of … More
Pearson Park Community Garden blooms
Over on the east side of Pearson Park sits a blooming lovely piece of land that is bringing the community together.
Pearson Park Community Garden, based at East Lodge, just … More
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award
Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for East Park and Pearson Park, as they retain the coveted status for another year.
The news that the two iconic sites … More
Exhibition celebrates history and story of Pearson Park
Images and stories from Pearson Park have been captured in a new exhibition on display at Streetlife Museum, within the Museums Quarter.
From Saturday 10 June, you can take a … More
Christmas arrives at Pearson Park this weekend
Victorian carol singers, festive live music and real reindeer will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (10 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place.
From 11am until 3pm the park … More
Council statement on Queen’s floral tributes and memorial cards
Statement from Hull City Council:
“Residents have been asking what will happen to floral tributes left to Queen Elizabeth II, now that the period of national mourning has ended.
“Floral … More
Pearson Park restoration receives Hull Civic Society’s Good Mark award
The £3.8m restoration of Pearson Park has received further recognition with a Good Mark award from Hull Civic Society.
The project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The … More
Giant inflatable structure heading to Pearson Park this summer
Pearson Park in Hull will invite people of all ages to enter an extraordinary inflatable world this July.
Luminarium, from Absolutely Cultured, is a family-friendly installation that has a calming … More
Pearson Park arch highly commended in national awards
The historic entrance archway to Pearson Park has been highly commended at the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards.
The project was reviewed by the AABC national judging panel … More
Recommendation to demolish Henson Villas
Following consultation with residents living in Henson Villas, Hull City Council is recommending that the flats should be demolished and replaced with brand new homes for Hull council tenants. This … More
Pearson Park arch shortlisted for national award
The historic entrance archway to Pearson Park has been shortlisted in the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards.
As a 2022 regional finalist, the quality and sensitive restoration of … More
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award
Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for Pearson Park, which has been successful in attaining the award for the first time, and for East Park, which has retained … More
Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park
Pearson Park will take a trip back in time this weekend as a free Victorian Summer event takes place.
This Saturday (21 August), the family friendly event will have a … More
Pearson Park gateway awarded listed status
Pearson Park’s historic entrance gateway has been awarded Engineering Heritage Listed Status by the Royal Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The 150 year old entrance gateway has received the honour following … More
£3.8m Pearson Park refurbishment celebrated on special anniversary
A celebration to mark the completion of the £3.8million restoration scheme of Pearson Park has taken place today.
On the 160-year anniversary of Zachariah Pearson gifting the land to the … More
Pockets of wildflowers enhance Hull’s biodiversity offer
Work to environmentally enhance pockets of the city’s green spaces is well under way.
Areas across Hull will be filled with buckthorn and wildflower planting as part of plans to … More
Pearson Park targeted by thieves and vandals
The refurbishment of Pearson Park is being compromised by thieves and vandals.
Contractors on site are reporting the repetitive theft of new planting and damage to recently planted sapling trees.… More
£3.8m Pearson Park restoration to restart as workers follow social distancing
Pearson Park’s National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project is to restart.
The £3.8million scheme is nearing completion and has seen some of the park’s stunning Victorian features and significant assets … More
Pearson Park drinking fountain to have lost detail reinstated
Pearson Park’s drinking fountain is set to receive a full restoration as part of the continuing National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
It follows the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed drinking … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
This weekend sees the first matches lit on vast bonfires and elaborate firework displays across the region. We bring you details of five of the best, along with some fantastic … More
Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete
The restored gateway to Hull’s Pearson Park is beginning to take shape as part of a £3.8m restoration project.
Contractors have been at the park this week to carefully lift … More
First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home
The first pieces of an historic archway, which has welcomed visitors to Pearson Park for more than a century, have returned to Hull following refurbishment as part of a £3.8m … More
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