After a Summer that many of us thought would never end, it would seem that Autumn is finally upon us, with its red, orange and brown hues, soggy socks and a perpetual hint of pumpkin spice.
But just because the heat might have gone, doesn’t mean that the good times have! Check out our recommendations below for everything you can do over this Autumn in Hull!
Hull Fair!
Touching down from the 4th – 12th October, Hull Fair is one of the largest travelling fairs in Europe with over a massive 250 rides and an array of attractions! We’ve all got fond memories of dodgems, waltzers, burgers and hotdogs, and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Get down and hook a duck the first chance you get!
Street Food!
Still hounded by hunger after all that fair food talk? You needn’t wait that long, as we’ve still the last Street Food Night of the year to go in Zebedee’s Yard on September 19th! Beyond that, we’ve still got you covered with the fantastic selection of food stalls over at Trinity Market, and even better you can enjoy free live music there every Thursday from 6pm with the cracking Trinity Live nights!
Hull-oween!
The spookiest of seasons is here, and with it brings some top-notch parties! From some enthralling Ca-boo-ret over at O’Rileys and antics at The Old School House, to the SO FETCH 2000’s Welly Party, to Cherry’s stand out drag show with the one and only Anna Phylactic, the only issue you’ll have is trying to keep your socks from getting blown off!
If you’re looking for more of a spook than spooktacular, why not check out a bone-chilling production of Frankenstein at Hull Truck, or The Room Upstairs over at Burton Constable Hall. Or maybe you’re the one who’s looking to spook? Why not check out this SFX Halloween Makeup workshop with the fab folks over at Studio Muse in that case!
And last but by no means least, who could forget the stellar Hull Horror Fest over at the Costello Stadium? Comic-con meets horror? Yes please!
Hull Jazz Festival!
Let’s be honest, Christmas is going to be hectic. It always is, kids running around your feet, and everyone always knowing their own way that the turkey just HAS to be cooked…
This is why it’s important to take it easy sometimes, and take a load off before things get crazy. What better way to kick back and relax than with some soothing tunes from the Hull Jazz Festival from the 9th – 23rd November? With Hull Truck, Polar Bear, Albermarle Music Centre and Pearson Park on the venues list, and an absolutely cracking list of artists involved it’s definitely not one to be missed! You can check out the full schedule here!
Walks and Trails!
Sometimes there’s nothing better than feeling the crisp crunch of a leaf underfoot, so why not take the chance to explore some of our terrific trails this Autumn? From the ever-popular Fish Trail, which will have you track fish carvings across Hull, to the brand new Reveal Hull: Diamond Life trail taking you through 60 years of Hull Musical history all narrated by Hull’s very own Lucy Beaumont! Or even better, whilst you’re out early Christmas shopping, we’ve a stupendous Ale Trail you can get stuck in with! Make the most of our beautiful walking city!
Markets!
We’ll try to limit using the ‘festive’ word too much in this article (we’ve already used it twice) but why not get ahead of the curve by gift shopping at some of our terrific independent markets coming this season? With the Good Things Markets, to Craft and Flea, and even the Hull Green Fair, you’re bound to find that special gift for someone you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Why buy big brands when you can buy local?
Hull Comedy Festival!
Hull’s hilarious comedy festival returns for 2024! From 29 Oct – 17 Nov, you can expect to find all sorts of shows ready to have you rolling in the aisles! From Live at Connexin, hosted by none other than Chris Ramsay, to the likes of Maisie Adam and Gail Porter, to the many Hullarious Fringe shows, you’ll be waking up in ER with a terrible case of chronic tickled funny-bone in no time! Check out the full schedule here!
Dancing!
Or maybe you’re just really in a mood to get your groove on this Autumn… Great news! With Connexin Live’s Hacienda ready to stir up some motion in your ocean, alongside these two Silent Discos, you’ll be headbanging, jiving and boogying on down. And best of all, they won’t double the price whilst you’re queuing for tickets! (We hope!)
Family Fun!
Still not enough? Wanna dance still but worried about what the little ones will get up to? Why not bring them along! With Raver Tots and the Big Fish, Little Fish, Family Rave! you can get groovy without worrying if the babysitters eating all your food! Maybe now’s the perfect time to teach your kids how to properly throw shapes!
You’ve also A Great Halloween Adventure over at Hull Truck for 3 – 6 years olds for the little crafters out there, Dinosaur World Live at Hull New Theatre and Amazing Animals at Hull Truck for the intrepid explorers, and finally Milkshake! Live for all your family friendly favourites!
Don’t forget you can learn about our city’s history and heritage in one of Hull’s museums, where a day out won’t break the bank, as admission is FREE!
Climb aboard at the Streetlife Museum Of Transport and enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells of the past, experience 200 years of transport history as you walk down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of our carriage ride.
At the Hull & East Riding Museum, you can journey through 235 million years of history. From a face-to-face encounter with a woolly mammoth to appreciating the beauty of the stunning mosaics within a Roman bathhouse, the museum displays show what it would have been like to live in the region throughout time.
Celebrate the legacy of Hull’s most famous son William Wilberforce (MP and champion of the abolitionist movement) at his birthplace Wilberforce House.
Green (For Now) Spaces!
Finally, what sort of autumn list would it be without a roundup of the best places to see the leaves change? From the picturesque pagoda in Pearson Park, to the fantastic Animal Education Centre in East Park, to the Aviaries of West Park and Pickering Park, your only task will be keeping your eyes on the leaves long enough!
There’s always something going on in Hull, so make sure you keep up with all the top notch events through our website. And as always, have a fantastic Autumn this year!
