Hull’s Punch Hotel unrecognisable after stylish £140,000 makeover 15th April 2021 A popular Hull city centre pub is unveiling a stylish new look after completing its long-awaited refurbishment. The Punch Hotel in Queen Victoria Square reopened in September 2019 after being taken over by Forrest & Co, which brought plans for a comprehensive makeover. The project was delayed first by bad winter weather and then uncertainty […] Read more Business News Regeneration Forrest & CoHullBIDKathryn ShillitoPunch HotelQueen Victoria Square
Toilets in Queen Victoria Square set to reopen next week 12th June 2020 Public toilets in Queen Victoria Square will reopen on Monday 15 June. The facilities will be open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday, with social distancing notices in place. Hand sanitisers will be available in both the male and female toilets alongside the usual hand-washing facilities. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for street cleaning […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19hand sanitisersparkingQueen Victoria Square
Hull one of five cities to host exclusive CBeebies event 17th February 2020 Hull has been named as one of the only Northern cities to host a new CBeebies event this summer. Hull and York join four London and Surrey locations announced so far in this brand new event guaranteed to knock the socks off our young generation. CBeebies Rainbow Adventure will visit Queen Victoria Square Friday 5 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News CBeebiesCbeebies Rainbow AdventureCouncillor Dave CrakerQueen Victoria Square
Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years 17th December 2019 It’s been an incredible decade for Hull. The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, of course, UK City of Culture. Hull is certainly different to how it was 10 years ago, with millions of pounds of investment regenerating and […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Museums News Regeneration Fruit MarketHull MarinaHull MinsterHull New TheatreQueen Victoria SquareRegenerationTrinity MarketTrinity Square
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 15th November 2019 The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among your entertainment options over the next few days. Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Quayvaria – The Enchanted Village Princes […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsChristmas lights switch-onFerens Art GalleryQueen Victoria SquareReflection: British Art in an Age of ChangeWWE
Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know 11th November 2019 Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor and special guests this week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with light and sound installations on Thursday 14 November, with thousands expected to watch. Entertainment will get under way at 5pm, with performer Andy Train taking the reins as host on Hull […] Read more Christmas Civic News What's on ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsCouncillor Steve WilsonHull Christmas 2019Lord MayorQueen Victoria SquareSophie Carter
Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights 3rd October 2019 Two exceptional young people from Hull have been invited to switch on the city’s Christmas lights this year. Paralympian Sophie Carter and inspirational Harrison Torr have been asked by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, to help with the festivities after he met them earlier this year. Sophie, 15, who has cerebral palsy, is a […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsCouncillor Steve WilsonHarrison TorrHull Christmas 2019Lord MayorQueen Victoria SquareSophie CarterSpecial OlympicsSt Stephen’s Shopping Centre
Watch: Do you know how fountains in Queen Victoria Square are controlled? 9th September 2019 The fountains in Queen Victoria Square are one of the city centre’s most popular features. They were installed in 2017 as part of the city’s transformational public realm works. But did you know that all of this is controlled through an app? The height, speed and colour of the jets can be altered – and […] Read more News Regeneration FountainsPublic RealmQueen Victoria Square
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
Your 11 stunning pictures of Hull for World Photo Day 20th August 2019 As the planet celebrated the humble photograph on World Photo Day, we asked our social media followers to share their best shots of Hull to mark the occasion yesterday. And you responded in force with stunning shots of city landmarks including The Deep, the Queen Victoria Square fountains and the statue of William Wilberforce in […] Read more News Stadium Arctic CorsairFountainsHull Paragon InterchangeHumber BridgeKCOM StadiumPrinces QuayQueen Victoria SquareQueens GardensThe DeepWilliam WilberforceWorld Photo Day
‘Respect fountains in Hull city centre,’ council urges 14th August 2019 Calls have been made for people to respect the fountains in Queen Victoria Square after detergent was poured into the jets. It meant the fountains had to be switched off, drained and refilled before being switched back on less than 24 hours later. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “Hull […] Read more News Councillor Daren HaleFountainsHull MarinaQueen Victoria SquareRose Bowl
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
