Pearson Park

View article Christmas arrives at Pearson Park this weekend

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 will be filled with Christmas spirit with something for all the family to enjoy. Alongside live entertainment, stalls will be open selling everything from jewellery […]

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View article Council statement on Queen’s floral tributes and memorial cards

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 tributes are being removed and taken to the community garden in Pearson Park where they will be composted. “All memorial cards will be taken to […]

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View article Pearson Park restoration receives Hull Civic Society’s Good Mark award

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 National Lottery Community Fund, has seen some of the park’s stunning Victorian features and significant assets brought back to life. On Monday 5 September, Hull Civic […]

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View article Giant inflatable structure heading to Pearson Park this summer

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 effect on adults whilst encouraging children to think, question and explore. Taking inspiration from natural shapes such as soap bubbles, plant formations and organic cells, […]

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View article Pearson Park arch highly commended in national awards

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 and received comments that said the archway restoration was “a thoroughly researched project which overcomes complex issues with fabric repair.” Councillor John Fareham, chairman of the Pearson Park […]

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View article Recommendation to demolish Henson Villas

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 recommendation reflects the majority view of those who participated in the consultation. Welcoming the recommendation, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness Cllr John Black said, […]

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View article Pearson Park arch shortlisted for national award

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 the arch has been recognised, and is already considered successful at the first stage assessment and will now be reviewed by the AABC national judging panel. Councillor […]

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View article East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award

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 the award for a further year. The Green Flag Award recognises the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The scheme, managed by environmental […]

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View article Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park

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 whole host of free activities including punch and judy shows, stilt-walkers and face painting, as well as vintage fairground rides, Scrapstore, giant chess and traditional […]

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View article Pearson Park gateway awarded listed status

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 its refurbishment by restoration specialists Lost Art in 2019. The work was done as part of the park’s £3.8million National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project. […]

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View article £3.8m Pearson Park refurbishment celebrated on special anniversary

£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 people of Hull, a small event saw the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, cutting a ribbon at the new bandstand. The restoration project, funded by […]

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View article Pockets of wildflowers enhance Hull’s biodiversity offer

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 improve the city’s green spaces. Hull city council is working closely with community groups such as Rubbish Friends who come together on a regular basis […]

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