Visit Hull and East Yorkshire Hullywood photography competition

Have you grabbed any star studded snaps of Hull during filming? If so your images may be featured in the Hullywood Guide and you could be in with a chance to win an exciting prize!

Residents and visitors have the opportunity to feature in the new Hullywood Guide, by contributing photographs taken whilst filming has been taking place across the city.

These could have been taken over the decades, from Only Fools and Horses’ to the most recent shoots of Enola Holmes or the Blitz. The photographs will be judged by a panel of staff from the Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) team, who will select the winning image.

Not only will the winner feature in the new guide, but they will also receive two tickets to a show of their choice at Connexin Live (subject to availability), making the perfect Christmas present.

The competition is open from Wednesday 1 November to Thursday 30 November 2023.

All pictures submitted should be sent in a digital format, at least 3MB in size.

To submit your image email tina.reynolds@vhey.co.uk

Trinity Market reveals plans for free festive family fun!

With the festive season fast approaching, Trinity Market is set to gift a free exciting and magical event to the people of Hull.

Working together with the council, Hull company Redland Events will present The Santa Claus Showtime! – a family show packed with songs, stories and an appearance by Santa himself.

Starring Father Christmas, Mrs. Claus and elves, this half-hour of festive fun, music and magical moments takes place on the market’s food court stage area, and the enchantment doesn’t end there. Families will also be invited to venture on a treasure hunt around Trinity Market, seeking festive clues to unravel a puzzle and earn sweet rewards!

Following on from Redland Events’ successful Christmas shows at the Fruit Market in previous years, the Santa Claus Showtime will be performed four times a day every Saturday in the run-up to Christmas.

Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: “The financial pressures that Christmas can bring, together with the current cost-of-living crisis, can mean this is a particularly difficult time for families; so being able to offer such a magical event completely free of charge is a real pleasure. I look forward to seeing our residents come together to spread festive cheer.”

Dan Watson, events officer for Trinity Market, said: “We’re all very excited that Santa himself will be making Trinity Market his home for the festive period and are thrilled to host such a heart-warming event.”

Jack Mangan of Redland Events added: “After a challenging year, it’s our pleasure to offer something back to the community. We urge everyone to come, participate, and make merry! Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their team of elves are buzzing with excitement to be in Hull and can’t wait to meet everyone.”

Santa Claus Showtime! will be performed four times a day every Saturday, from 25 November to 23 December. Showtimes are 11am, 12noon, 2pm, and 3pm.

Tickets are free but must be pre-booked with limited availability for each show, limited to eight per booking to allow for as many families as possible to enjoy.

For more details and to book tickets, visit the website.

The Lost City Adventure Golf & SpeedDater Unveil the Ultimate First Date Experience.

The Lost City Adventure Golf and SpeedDater Unveil the Ultimate First Date Experience with a Unique Speed Dating Night in Hull.

Swap the mundane for the magical, as The Lost City Adventure Golf in Hull partners with SpeedDater to host an unprecedented speed dating night on Thursday 2nd November 2023.

This isn’t just any date night – it’s a quest for romance in the midst of cascading waterfalls, treacherous trails, and hidden temple ruins.

The Lost City Adventure Golf offers visitors an immersive setting that teleports visitors to a world of ancient civilisations and captivating adventures, has already established itself as an extraordinary venue for visitors of all ages, those seeking a touch of escapism and as an exceptional date night venue.

Recognising the delightful backdrop it offers for buddingromances, the partnership with SpeedDater was a hole-in-one idea waiting to happen.

SpeedDater, one of the UK’s leading speed dating companies, has facilitated countless love stories over the years. They are experts in making connections and is forever on the hunt for innovative ways to break the ice and foster genuine connections. As the first site to launch singles events in the UK in 2002, they have more experience running successful dating events that any other site.

In today’s dating landscape where initial connections are often made behind screens, this event is a refreshing opportunity to experience face to face chemistry, whilst experiencing some fun and adventure. Discover love, laughter, and the allure of adventure golf. This is speed dating with a twist you won’t find anywhere else in Hull!

How to Participate: For those ready to embark on the exhilarating adventure of finding their next great love story, sign up and purchase tickets here.

Paloma Faith to bring UK tour to Hull.

Paloma Faith will visit Hull’s Connexin Live on Friday, 3 May 2024 as part of her UK tour.

Paloma will embark on the ‘The Glorification Of Sadness Tour 2024’ across UK & Ireland. The 26 date tour kicks off in Reading, with a headline show at The Hexagon and includes a headline show at London’s Eventim Apollo, concluding with a show in Lincoln.

Paloma visited Connexin Live in June 2022 to a sold out crowd.

Paloma Faith hasn’t been busier enough, in recent years. She’s released five albums, a flourishing acting career including a role as Bet Sykes in the Batman prequel series Pennyworth and starring as Florence De Regnier in Lionsgate’s Dangerous Liaisons; ambassadorships for Greenpeace and Oxfam and more recently launched her own interior brand called Paloma Home

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday, 20 October and will be available here. VIP and hospitality upgrades are also available for all shows.

Hull Fair

Come along for the ride as Hull Fair returns for 2023!

One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this week for its 729th year.

Opening this Friday 6 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country.

The fair will be officially opened at 5pm by Lord Mayor, Councillor Kalvin Neal with the ringing of the bell on showman Andrew Harniess’, Sea Storm.

It will run until Saturday 14 October (closed Sunday 8 October) and opens from 2 – 11pm daily (from 12noon on Saturday).

This year there are more than 300 attractions from roller-coasters, white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck along with over 80 rides for children including trampolines, fun houses, helter skelters and mini versions of the teenage rides such as mini Miami, mini waltzer and jumping jack.

New food and drink offers for this year include bubble tea, loaded hot chocs, footlong fries, and whoopie pies.

For thrill-seekers, new rides for this year include a drop and twist tower, and newly manufactured extreme ride Air Raid.

For those who like to keep their feet firmly on the ground there are in excess of 100 stalls offering games such as bingo, hook-a-duck and darts.

A number of road closures and parking restrictions will be in place from 4 October. They can be found here.

Limited parking is available within the MKM Stadium carpark, charged at £6 per car.

Additional Hull Fair buses will be operating as well as park n rides from Priory Park and Humber Bridge carpark, details available here; East Yorkshire & Stagecoach.

Trinity Festival Rebooted Festival returns!

Hull city centre is getting ready to rock with a free live music programme geared to pulling more people into the pubs and café bars.

HullBID is behind the Trinity Festival Rebooted Festival, which will present 80 free gigs in ten venues over two days at the end of this month.

Trinity Rebooted Festival has its roots in the HullBID Trinity Festival, which gave local bands the chance to play support slots to big-name headliners in a series of free outdoor gigs.

The new version takes the live performances into the bars across the city centre. From 2pm until 5.30pm on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October, there will be eight performances a day in each venue.

Participating pubs in the New Town are the Hull Cheese and the Dram Shop. The six Old Town venues taking part are O’Leary’s, Telstar 2, Nanouk, Calla, Scale & Feather and Crown & Cushion. Venues in the Fruit Market are the Humber Dock Bar & Grill and Taphouse.

Trinity Rebooted Festival will also take place over the weekends of 25 November, 27 and 28 January and 30 and 31 March. It is being programmed by Mark Page and Daniel Mawer from the weekly Sesh night, Trinity Live and Humber Street Sesh.

HullBID is producing brochures detailing the venues and performers. HullBID is also distributing, posters, pop-up banners and media content and is organising event management including booking the acts and engineers.

Richard is Area Sales, Marketing & Events Manager at Advocate Group, which operates the Dram Shop, Hull Cheese and Humber Dock. He added “We’ll have 24 acts at our three venues over the two days and we’re looking forward to it because this is exactly what’s needed to bring people back into the city centre and back into the pubs.

“It’s great holding events in the public spaces during the summer and this builds on that by helping to get the customers in during the winter months. It will help us bring new people into the pubs and introduce them to new places.”

England Womens World Cup Team ©Lionesses

Cheer on England in the World Cup Final in Hull – Great places to catch the game!

It is a huge day in footballing Sunday is the day the Lionesses take on Spain, the first time the ladies team have appeared in a world cup final!

The excitement is growing and our city centre is ready to come alive in support for the Lionesses.

There are so many amazing city centre businesses that are opening on Sunday to welcome you with a party atmosphere to show the game. You can find screens showing the match in:

Social in partnership with Back to Ours

Kicks (Book in Advance)

Yates (Book in Advance)

Admiral of the Humber

Three John Scott

Ebenezer Morley

The White Hart (Booking only)

Masters Bar

George Hotel

Humber Arena

Taphouse

Come on England – Its coming home!

Must Be Hull Summer Calendar 2023

School’s out for summer!

What better way to make the most of this sunny (or not so sunny) season, than by exploring an array of fun-filled events in Hull?

Whether you’re looking to go back in time, get crafty, or watch family favourites take the stage, Hull has it all this summer.

Check out our guide of fun filled events here SUMMER CALENDAR, print off a copy and get set for a a super summer!

For a summer full of fun… It Must Be Hull!

 

 

Embrace the Summer Fun with Hull Truck Theatre

Hull Truck Theatre are looking forward to welcoming audiences this July with a variety of live entertainment, from wholesome family fun to start the summer holidays, through to laugh out loud comedy, a buzzing eclectic music programme and a public sharing of new work in progress.

Kicking of the July programme, young children from across the city will work together to share the story of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Twelfth Night (Tuesday 4 – Wednesday 5 July). The RSC Playmaking Festival is presented by Hull Truck Theatre and St Mary’s College with the aim of enhancing school children’s experiences of Shakespeare.

Ben Lancaster, Head of Performing Arts, St Mary’s College, said:

“Our collaboration with the RSC is a vital step in our mission to further support our students in their introduction to Shakespeare and live theatre. Our partnership with Hull Truck Theatre is very special to us, and one that I hope will continue and develop for years to come”.

For fans of the mighty Hercules, the adventures of Theseus and the Minotaur, and many other myths and legends, Timeless Tales (Saturday 8 July) will captivate audiences as Hull Truck’s Youth Theatre bring a fresh and exciting energy to these classics. Putting their own unique spin on these age-old stories, this production is a vibrant and dynamic re-imagining of classic stories that have passed down through generations.

Josie Lena Davies, Community & Learning Associate Director at Hull Truck Theatre said:

“Our Youth Theatre groups have collaborated this term on creating brand new versions of some of our oldest stories. Their fresh perspectives have added comedy and insight into these retellings, which should be equally thought-provoking and fun.”

First Thursday Theatre Club (Thursday 6 July) also returns for July. This monthly daytime session, designed and hosted by Hull Truck Theatre, is for adults of any age who are looking to sharpen their theatre skills. This session, using European plays, will give participants the opportunity to learn about translation and to test it out in practice. Each month’s the club will cover a different theatre topic ranging from performance techniques, approaches to theatre-making, playwriting and specific influential theatre artist’s work. Keep an eye on the website for future sessions and themes.

Fireman Sam Saves the Circus (Saturday 22 July) returns by popular demand in an all singing, all dancing, action-packed show. With low availability already for these two performances which fall on the first day of the school summer holidays, audiences are urged to get their tickets booked quickly to avoid disappointed. Family tickets available.

Nick Cope’s Family Show (Friday 28 July) is a one-hour acoustic, seated performance recommended for children aged 2+ and their families. Nick sings his uniquely crafted songs while playing his guitar, accompanied by a backdrop of animated projections. You can find Nick on CBeebies in Nick Cope’s Popcast.

Grow Season comes to a close in July having successfully showcased and supported an array of artists over the last three months. Making a welcome return to Hull Truck Theatre, Kevin Precious will take to the stage with The Reluctant Teacher, a funny overview of the pitfalls and pratfalls that go with his former profession of being a teacher. The show, Kevin Precious & Joe Wells (Double-Bill) (Thursday 13 July) will also include a performance from Joe Wells: King Of The Autistics, a stand-up act about representation, role models and the fight for autistic rights. Safer (Friday 28 July) is a contemporary drama inspired by a true story. It’s a hard hitting, tender and a funny exploration of the toxic side of team sports and how one new team decided to tackle it head on. A poignant and thought-provoking piece of work, presented on the eve of Hull Pride.

The Be Our Guest (Friday 14 July) residency programme will present three 30-minutes performances of new work in development as part of a sharing for the Grow Season finale. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to experience new work created by local talent, before anyone else. Jim Norris will present ‘No Scrap No Chips’ (working title), where brothers John and Colin are Rag and Bone men, collecting scrap using a horse and cart. Anastasiia Manina will present ‘Ask Stepan’ (working title), a verbatim piece, comprising of stories from Ukrainian women who came to Hull in 2022. The story will follow one Ukrainian woman and her bicycle Stepan. Laura Elsworthy and Morgan Sproxton will present ‘Good Girl’ (working title), an experimental piece of theatre created to challenge audiences’ perceptions of pole dancing and invoke discussion about what makes a working-class woman and particularly, a good one. Tickets for the sharing are now on sale for £10 and also include a pint and chips!

From new work to the more familiar, One Off Productions return to Hull Truck Theatre with their production of Spamalot (Tuesday 11 July – Sat 15 July). The award-winning musical, which enjoyed huge success on Broadway and in the West End will be a genuinely funny, laugh out loud production not to be missed – especially by Monty Python die-hard fans.

If laughter is what you are looking for then join us for the hilarious one-man show The Very Best of Tommy Cooper (Wednesday 26 July). Written by Danny Taylor, the show includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.

For music fans, Rock For Heroes (Friday 21 July) is back! The show invites audiences to escape the 9 to 5 and sing, laugh and dance the night away whilst supporting the amazing ‘Help For Heroes’ charity. That weekend, you can also join the Alex Voysey Blues Band as they present Old Dogs New Tricks – A Blues Experience (Saturday 22 July) a highly entertaining travelogue through the Blues, from founding fathers such as BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan through to current icons such as Joe Bonamassa, Joanne Shaw-Taylor and tracks from Alex’s own debut blues album released last year, ‘Head In A Blur’. If that is not enough, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys will present Good Time Rhythm and Blues (Saturday 29 July). With nearly 7,000 performances across 27 countries under their belt in their 35 years on the road, they are more than just the world’s greatest jump, jive and swing band – they’re an institution!

Yorkshire Silent Film will present Metropolis (Silent Film) (Saturday 15 July). Brought to vivid life with an improvised piano soundtrack performed by Jonny Best, be transported into the future where it is 2026. In the high-tech city of the future, the rich enjoy a life of luxury while the poor are enslaved underground, in the city’s mechanical underbelly.

To mark Hull Pride (Saturday 29 July), Hull Independent Cinema’s Audience Choice Screening (Wednesday 26 July), will be a celebration of LGBTQ+ filmmakers, the stories they tell and the communities they represent on screen. From audience suggestions the shortlist of films include ‘But I’m A Cheerleader’ (1999), ‘Call Me By Your Name’ (2017), ‘Happy Together’ (1997) and ‘Tangerine’ (2015). The final film nominated by audiences will be announced shortly.

Samuel Sims, Trustee and Programmer at Hull Independent Cinema said:

“We are proud at Hull Independent Cinema to both be allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The arts are still heavily saturated with stories that don’t represent marginalised people, so we feel it is incredibly important to highlight them whenever possible – now, more than ever. Keep an eye on Hull Independent Cinema’s socials to find out how to take part and updates on an exciting pre-film event”.

For more information about Hull Truck Theatre and to buy tickets for any of the shows and opportunities taking place in July, find out more here.

A piece of Hull’s timekeeping history to rise and fall again.

Hull’s Time Ball has reclaimed the city’s skyline, situated on top of The Guildhall’s clock tower, 196ft (60m) above ground level.

It is just one of a small number still working in the country and one of the last remaining examples of this type of timekeeping in Britain.

Funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Time Ball and its significance has been saved for the city and its residents.

Restoration includes the Time Ball returning to full working order, renovating the clock tower as well as installing a new internal mechanism, maintaining history whilst adding a modern twist.

As well as the restoration, musician and Director of Music at Hull Minster, Mark Keith, worked with Year 4 classes at Oldfleet Primary school and at Priory Primary School, both members of Hull Museum’s Magical Museums membership scheme.

The two classes of children worked to create a new piece of music to be played on the Guildhall carillon.

Pupils created their original compositions on glockenspiels and these compositions have been combined to create the final piece that will be played on the Guildhall’s carillon bells.

This piece will be showcased at the Time Ball launch and at special events in the future.

Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “It is great to see the city’s Guildhall Time Ball in full working order again after over a century of not working.

“Residents can now learn about this nationally significant timepiece and the important role it played for sailors on the Humber.

“It is important to continue to tell the story of the Guildhall Time Ball and ensure this maritime story lives on for decades to come.”
Helen Featherstone, Director, England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “It’s wonderful news that the Guildhall Time Ball, a timepiece of such great heritage significance has been restored to full working order.

“We’re thrilled that thanks to money raised by National Lottery players we have played a key role in keeping the story of this historic landmark alive and ensuring this unique aspect of Hull’s heritage can be enjoyed by future generations.”

Local contractor Hobson & Porter completed the restoration work.

Joe Booth, Business Development Director at Hobson & Porter, said: “The Time Ball is a very special part of Hull’s Maritime Project and the restoration of The Guildhall.

“To see it working again is hugely rewarding for the city as a whole and everyone involved in this intricate project.

“The feedback from both local people and Hull visitors passing the site has all been extremely positive, with people genuinely happy to see this famous landmark restored to its former glory, and it’s fantastic to see the Time Ball taking pride of place on the city’s skyline once more.”

The Time Ball was last in operation in 1922 and is a rare historic timepiece. It played a key role to help ship’s navigators tell the time on the Humber and River Hull by dropping at 1pm in the summer.

Hull’s Time Ball is the highest Time Ball in the UK and one of the last to be built. It is the only timepiece of its kind on a municipal building and one of only a few nationally.

Installed between April 1915 – November 1916, it is a very late example of this method of timekeeping.

First look at Freedom Festival 2023

Freedom Festival Arts Trust has unveiled key dates for their highly anticipated summer festival, and offered a sneak preview of the incredible artists set to use the city as a stage from August 30 until September 3.

Renowned for its world-class reputation regionally and all across the UK and Europe, Hull’s Freedom Festival returns in 2023 with an exhilarating five-day program. The weekend will be filled with captivating performances, as audiences come together to celebrate a wide variety of performing arts, music, exhibitions and so much more.

The majority of the program is completely free, ensuring that everyone can participate. There will also be a selection of exciting ticketed shows, including extraordinary exclusive UK Premieres and special events, like the much-anticipated Freedom Club at Social on Humber Street.

Mikey Martins, artistic director at Freedom Festival Arts Trust, said “We’ve crafted an experience that caters to all audiences, whether they’re long-time fans or newcomers. We encourage everyone, whether you have attended before or not, to pen the dates into the diary and pop along to enjoy what we have on offer. You certainly won’t be disappointed.”

Key dates for this year’s Freedom Festival:
12th/13th July – Full programme announced online
27th July – Downloadable app and My Festival planner available online
1st August – Print guides appearing at key locations around the city
30th August – Freedom Festival starts

Find out more here

Exciting line-up of events unveiled for a spectacular summer at Stage@TheDock

Hull’s stunning open-air amphitheatre, Stage @TheDock, will be the setting for an exciting line-up of family-friendly events set to wow audiences throughout the summer.

Stage @TheDock has become a leading destination for touring theatre and performance companies, cementing its position as a premier waterfront venue through its compelling line-up of shows and events.
Located in the vibrant Fruit Market urban village, Stage @TheDock is conveniently close to restaurants, bars, galleries, shops and other attractions.

It makes it an ideal location for pre and post-performance refreshments and enables showgoers to make the most of their visit to the lively waterside neighbourhood.

Leading Yorkshire commercial property developer Wykeland Group created Stage @TheDock ready for Hull’s year as the UK City of Culture in 2017, investing £750,000 to transform the former Central Dry Dock into a remarkable outdoor performance venue.

Since then, Stage @TheDock has become a regular venue for high-quality performances and events and hugely popular with audiences of all ages. Stage @TheDock has also played a key part in taking forward the artistic legacy from the 2017 City of Culture year.

This summer’s line-up ranges from family-friendly theatre, exhilarating fire shows, classic fairytale retellings, comedy and choral performances.

Among the enchanting performances, Story Craft Theatre’s “Once Upon a Fairytale” promises to captivate audiences with its high-energy exploration of beloved fairytale characters. Aimed at 2-8-year-olds, this interactive show calls upon audience members to help find the missing Goldilocks! Don’t miss Once Upon a Fairytale on Sunday, July 9th, with two showings at 12pm and 3pm.

Experience Be Amazing Arts’ magical adaptation of Peter Pan. Set in Yorkshire during World War Two, this childhood classic features favourite characters including Captain Hook, Mr Smee, Tinker Bell and the lost boys! Don’t miss the shows on Saturday, July 15th and Sunday, July 16th, from 2.30pm and 7pm.

Embark on a “delightfully daft” family adventure with legendary “Hercules”, filled with heroes, monsters and myths. Will he achieve his heroic destiny and find his happy ending before time runs out? Join us for Hercules on Friday, August 4th, 2pm.

Music lovers can look forward to an incredible al fresco fundraising event on Saturday, August 5th, featuring two wonderful choirs, All for One Choir and G-Choir, in aid of the charity For the Love of Gospel. This organisation aims to inspire people of all ages to experience the joy of singing gospel and encourage choir participation to improve health and wellbeing.

Experience the extraordinary as national touring theatre company SISATA presents “The Tempest” – a tale of magic, betrayal and revenge. Witness the destructive consequences of human greed for power and control, endangering lives and the future of the land itself. Save the date: Sunday, August 13th, starting at 1.30pm and 6.30pm.

Award-winning writer/choreographer duo Josh Overton and Ed Grimoldby return with their new show “Dante” – a fiery circus spectacular exploring love, friendship and monstrous demons wielding flaming swords. Suitable for ages 7+, shows run from August 17th to August 20th, 8pm-10pm.

Stage @TheDock will once again play its part in the popular Humber Street Sesh on Saturday, August 12th, hosting the popular Hip Hop stage with workshops, breakdancing scratch DJs and graffiti artists. This event welcomes all visitors, including those without a Sesh wristband, and admission is completely free.

The venue will also play a key role in the region’s biggest international outdoor arts festival, Freedom Festival, in September, welcoming international artists and world-class performances to the stage.

Natalia Blogg, Wykeland Culture and Events Manager, said: “It’s wonderful that Stage @TheDock is now a prominent cultural destination in Hull. This year local and national touring companies are back with exciting new shows and we’re also welcoming companies who will be making their debut in our city for the first time.

“We’ve created an eclectic line-up which we hope will be enjoyed by everyone who visits. Our accessible programme offers free or pay-what-you-can performances, alongside ticketed shows that support touring companies.

“We can’t wait to welcome audiences to enjoy these performances while experiencing the unique surroundings and atmosphere at Stage @TheDock.”

For the full schedule of events and to book tickets Click Here

The full Stage @TheDock summer line-up:

July
• Sunday 9th July, 12pm and 3pm – Once Upon a Fairytale
• Saturday 15th July, 2pm and 7pm – Peter Pan
• Sunday 16th July, 2pm and 7pm – Peter Pan
• Friday 28th July and Saturday 29th July – Pop Up Playground with Herd Theatre Company

August
• Friday 4th August, 2pm – Hercules
• Saturday 5th August, 7.30pm – All for One Choir / G-Choir (Gospel)
• Saturday 12th August – Humber Street Sesh
• Sunday 13th August, 1.30pm and 6.30pm – The Tempest
• Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th August, 8pm-10pm – Dante’s Inferno

September
• Saturday 2nd September – Sunday 3rd September – Freedom Festival

The University of Hull partnering with Team GB!

The University of Hull is partnering with Team GB to launch family activity trails as part of a new project in Hull!

The activity trails are a way of getting people out and walking in their local outdoor nature spaces! But this isn’t an ordinary walk – on your route, you will find 13 Team GB signposts. Once you spot a post, use a smart phone to scan the QR code, and you will unlock a challenge to try out! That’s not all – You can also collect online badges for different Olympic sports! New activities will be added every week during the summer holiday – so make sure to keep using the trails!

To celebrate the start of the project, the University will be hosting a launch event in Victoria Dock Park on Saturday 24th June 2023 from 11am to 3pm!
Joining us at the event will be two gold-medal winning Team GB athletes: Rower Mohamed Sbihi and modern pentathlete Kate French!

Moe and Kate will lead a fun family warm up before heading out on the walking trail with you. Join us at 11am or 1pm to take part in the trail with the athletes.
Once you get back from the trail walk, Moe and Kate will be leading exercise challenges and will be around to take photos with you and your family. You can also take part in a Tiger’s Trust football challenge (11am to 1pm), get a free Team GB face paint, and enter a drawing competition to win Team GB prizes!

This is a great chance to get outside with your family and try out the new trails!

Click for more information:

Food and Drink Tour

If you are planning a weekend trip to Hull this is for you! Whether by cycle, car or train you’ll need somewhere to stay, places to see and shows to go to and most importantly, places to eat and drink. Firstly, you need somewhere to stay. If you haven’t yet decided where to stay, this is for you. Backpackers, serviced apartments, affordable hotels or staying in the lap of luxury, Hull has it all!

So you are coming to Hull to see one of our top theatre shows. Why not book for a pre-theatre dinner or drink?

If you are not having breakfast in your hotel, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to head down to the Marina and enjoy breakfast at one of our scrumptious independent eateries such as Thieving Harry’s or Nibble.

After breakfast, you can enjoy exhibitions at Humber Street Gallery or take a visit to Hull’s famous aquarium, The Deep.

If museums are your preference, head up to the Museums Quarter and enjoy free admission.

Feeling ready for a cup of freshly ground coffee or loose-leaf tea? Hull is blessed with an array of independent coffee and tea houses.

When you are ready for more sightseeing, head over to Trinity Square, where you will find the magnificent Hull Minster and enjoy the opportunity to join a Hull Minster Tower Tour, the perfect vantage point to see the best view of Hull’s skyline.

You now have options where to have lunch. You can enjoy a range of street food in Trinity Market and if the weather is kind, eat al fresco while watching the mirror pools in Trinity Square. Looking for something indoors? Then you are within five minutes walking distance of some of Hull’s cafe’s, bars and restaurants

If you are feeling particularly energetic, join Paul Schofield, an English Heritage Accredited Tour Guide, or one of his knowledgeable team and take a stroll around the historical streets of Hull and discover the city’s rich heritage and beautiful architecture. Perhaps you could take a leisurely stroll towards Queen Victoria Square to visit Ferens Art Gallery which hosts a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art.

You’ve probably now worked up a thirst for a glass of wine or a pre dinner cocktail! We have so many amazing bars in the city centre. Discover them all here!

You must now be ready to enjoy dinner. Depending on what you’re looking for, we have something for every taste from Fine Dining restaurants to Classic Pub food, authentic Italian, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Spanish cuisine – you name it, we‘ve got it here! 

There are so many entertainment options for you within the city centre on an evening from  Live Music at Hull City Hall or the Connexin Live, to having your ribs tickled at the Comedy Lounge, see the latest blockbuster film or find your way out of an Escape Room. 

Finally, that well earned nightcap at The Lexington Rooftop Terrace or Skyfall Restaurant & Bar to enjoy the nightscape of the city for a relaxing end to the day.

If at any point you need more information, directions or free literature to make the most of your visit, drop-in to The Welcome Information Centre in Hull Paragon Interchange (open 10-4pm Mon- Sat) and the staff and volunteers will be more than happy to assist you. Alternatively, you can call us on 01482 228704.

Great outdoor drinking and dining spots.

Now the warmer weather is here, it’s time to experience Hull’s many great outdoor drinking and dining spots.

Check out our guide and enjoy time with friends and family alfresco!

 

Ambiente

5 Humber St, Hull HU1 1TG

Independent Tapas Restaurant & Sherry Bar

 

Bar 82

16 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2LP

With outside seating and a new outdoor courtyard with a state-of-the-art retractable roof, Bar 82 is a great place to catch up with friends.

 

Berts Pasta & Gelato

1 Humber Street Hull, HU1 1TG

A casual way of dining with good quality food, with seating overlooking the Marina.

 

Brewdog

30 Princes Dock Street, HU1 2PQ

30 taps of awesome craft beer, bbq food a quayside balcony.

 

Butler & Whites

2-3 Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

A popular eatery at the heart of the Fruit Market with a great outdoor seating area – a perfect place to relax.

 

Crown & Cushion

11-15 Trinity House Lane, Hull, HU1 2JA

A blend of handcrafted everything from mercurial craft beer, real cider, wholesome grub, twisted cocktails, great company and even better times.

 

Cuban Pete’s

18 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1XE

Cocktails, Street Food, Tequila, Mezcal and Rum – enjoy at Humber Streets newest place!!

 

Dexters

2 Posterngate Hull, HU1 2JN

The perfect contemporary Bar & Eating in Trinity Square with an authentic look and feel – one NOT to be missed!

 

Furley & Co

18-20 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2LP

Enjoy craft beer and cider, good wine and food outside, along Princes Dock Street.

 

Holiday Inn Hull Marina

Castle St, Hull HU1 2BX

Enjoying a delicious meal or some refreshing drinks on the beautiful Alfresco dining area.

 

Humber Fish Company

Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

A seafood lover’s paradise and great place to spend time with friends and family.

 

Hygge

6 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1TU

Get comfy. Take a break. It’s all about relaxation on Humbers Street.

 

Chinese Whispers

Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1TH

Enjoy terrace dining and drinks with new, cosy lighting and heating.

 

Dexters

 2 Posterngate, Hull HU1 2JN

Dexters is located within the historic old town area of Hull, overlooking the Minster, with alfresco dining in Trinity Square.

 

Larkin’s Bar

48 Newland Ave, Hull, HU5 3AE

Family friendly with a wonderful, rustic outdoor seating area which has its own outdoor bar.

 

Level Café Bar & Grill

160 Newland Ave, Hull, HU5 2NN

Whether you are calling in for a cocktail, settling down for a meal or celebrating a special occasion, Level is the meeting place promising you friendly and attentive service.

 

Liquid Jade

Custom House Yard, off Whitefriargate, Hull, HU1 2ER

A great place in the city centre for a bite to eat and a coffee on the go or sit and relax in Zebedee’s Yard.

 

McCoys

Colonial Chambers 32 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2JX

A coffee shop based in the heart of Hull, serving delicious food. Featuring a large, outside, waterside seating area – a great sun trap!

 

Pave

16 – 20 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3QA

It’s the place to enjoy great fresh food, superb hand-pulled beers, imported bottled beers, wines, fair-trade tea & coffee.

 

Ponto Lounge

2-4 King Edward Street Hull, HU1 3SS

Located in the city centre, offering delicious food and drink with a sense of fun! Enjoy outside or takeaway.

 

Sebu

Floor 12 K2 Building, 60 Bond St, Hull HU1 3EN

Indulge in a culinary journey at Sebu and discover a new level of dining experience in Hull.

 

Tapasya

2-3 Humber Dock St, Hull HU1 1TB

Tapasya Marina is proud to serve Indian food, eating isn’t just about feeding the body but also feeding the soul – our takeaway and restaurant engages all of your senses.

 

Taphouse

70 Humber Street, Fruit Market, Hull, HU1 1TU

This stylish bar is the region’s largest brewpub offering almost 40 draught craft beers, lagers and ciders, plus bottled and canned beers, wines and spirits.

 

Thieving Harrys

72 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1UD

Situated on the corner of Humber Street and Humber Place, Thieving Harrys is a recognised fixture of the Fruit Market. And for a very good reason too.

 

The Admiral Of The Humber

1 Anlaby Rd, Hull, HU1 2NR

A traditional pub, serving real ales and all-day pub food with an outdoor seating area.

 

The Bowery

30-32 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3QQ

A family-friendly pub, perfect for catch up over delicious food and drink.

 

The Empress

20 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2BP

Prominently located adjacent to the city’s Queens Gardens this tall slim fronted pub has a brightly decorated frontage.

 

The Blossom Tree

67  Whitefriargate House, Hull, HU1 2HY

Funky gin bar in the heart of old town, great music and prices!

 

The King Edward

1 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU1 2NR

Hull city centre bar, offering a mixture of cocktails, premium beers.

 

The Lexington Rooftop Bar & Terrace

24 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8NH

Rooftop bar accessed by its own lift from the Ground Floor all the way to the 4th Floor serving some of the city’s finest champagne, wines and cocktails all with stunning views of the city.

 

The Minerva

Nelson St, Hull HU1 1XE

The Minerva is a family run pub situated on the marina in Hull, specialising in cask ales, craft beers, wines and a bespoke Cocktail list.

 

The Punch Hotel

Queen Victoria Square, Hull,, HU1 3RA

The Punch Hotel is located in Queen Victoria Square at the Heart of Hull City Centre. Traditional food, beers, ales, wines and spirits.

 

The Sailmakers Arms

159 High Street, Chandlers Court, Hull, HU1 1NQ

A traditional pub with a welcoming atmosphere and secluded outdoor space with additional seating, lighting and heating.

 

Three John Scotts

Kingswood, Gibraltar Road, Hull, HU& 3DR

A traditional pub set within an imposing building, serving real ales and all-day pub grub with an outdoor seating area.

 

Tribal Bar & Grill

Kingswood, Gibraltar Road, Hull, HU& 3DR

Sports, food and drink – serving casual tasty food and a wide range of drinks and cocktails.

 

Ye Olde White Heart; Grill

25 Silver Street, Hull, HU1 1JR

Fascinating pub is steeped in history with a secluded courtyard.

 

If you would like your business adding to this list email: welcometohull@hullcc.gov.uk

Wilberforce House Museum reopens to the public

Wilberforce House museum will re-open to the public this weekend, following extensive maintenance and improvement works.

With 2020’s pandemic forcing the closure of the museum, the time has been used to complete specialist conservation work and redevelop galleries and is now due to open its doors to the public this Saturday (20 May). 

During the closure, Hull Museums and the council have managed an array of building maintenance matters, including the overhaul of the building’s heating system and extensive work to the ornate 18th century plaster ceiling above the main staircase (see notes to editors).

During this period, the Grade I listed building has also been widely redecorated, had a renewal of its education and conference facilities, developed a new temporary exhibition gallery, had comprehensive roof and drainage repairs and structural surveys and investigations.

Hull Museums has also worked closely with members of the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board on an exciting new gallery that looks at the legacies of transatlantic slavery, with the help of funding from Arts Council England.

Making the most of the board’s extensive knowledge and experience, this gallery creates a reflective and thoughtful space as a conclusion to the museum’s galleries exploring slavery. The work has also revealed the stunning historic architecture of the building, previously obscured by display structures.

Additionally, Hull Museums has worked with the Humber Modern Slavery Partnership and the Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull to create the temporary exhibition Uncovering Modern Slavery, which will open with the museum.

Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said:

“We are delighted to be reopening the museum after what has felt like a very long closure. However, given the global importance of this building it was critical to ensure repairs and investigations were done to the highest standard.

“The museum’s exciting new galleries, refreshed displays and the structural heritage of the building have been cared for in the best possible way, and we know visitors will see it has been worth the wait.”

Robin Diaper, Curator of Maritime & Social History at Hull Culture and Leisure said:

“It has been fantastic to work with the members of the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board and the University of Hull to develop our new galleries. We hope that people will see these as fitting spaces to reflect on the past and issues affecting today.”

The museum will reopen at 10am this Saturday (20 May) and is free to enter. Daily opening is Monday – Saturday 10am – 4.30pm and Sunday 11am – 4pm.