Suggested Itinerary
Hull In A Day
Traditional Shop Ahoy and the Deep
Morning
On arrival in the City , our friendly, knowledgeable guide Paul Schofield, will meet your groups and escort you to The Mission for some welcome refreshments after your journey.
Guided Tour with English Heritage Accredited Guide Paul Schofield
Take a journey through 800 years of Hull’s fascinating history to discover some of the city’s hidden secrets and enjoy exciting tales of days gone by. The route will take in High Street – in the heart of the Old Town and home to the Museums Quarter, Hull Marina, Victoria Pier, Trinity Square and the many hidden alleyways and courtyards.
Walking or coach tour.
Lunch
Hot and Cold Buffet lunch at The Mission – Formally a Seaman’s Mission. The chapel was founded in the 1920s and from the 1880s it was a club and a hostel for sailors in the Local Marine Board Offices opposite. Mike and his team of friendly locals invite you to visit this busy town centre public house serving quality Old Mill Traditional Ales and home-cooked traditional English fayre.
Afternoon
Visit The Deep – one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world, is located in Hull, East Yorkshire. Home to magnificent sharks, turtles, penguins and the UK’s only green sawfish. The Deep is now the most commercially successful Millennium Project. – All tickets include FREE return visits for you and your party for 12 months with the Day Plus Pass.
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History Lovers
Morning
Museums quarter
A gem of Hull Old Town with a wealth of historical exhibits, taking you back as far as 235 million years, all in one place. Immerse yourself in the past by hopping on a tram, strolling down a 1940s high street or a turn on the carriage ride at the Streetlife Museum. Or browse the Hull and East Riding Museum’s fabulous collection and stand at the feet of a majestic mammoth, encounter peculiar Bronze Age warriors, and observe spectacular middle-age treasures.
High Street is the oldest street in the city. Throughout history, Hull has been a thriving port and the High Streets’ medieval street pattern is dotted with merchant homes, warehouses and pubs, including the home of MP and abolitionist William Wilberforce. The River Hull, running parallel to High Street, is linked using staithes or small narrow paths and a relic from days gone by when merchants unloaded their cargo from ships and moved it to nearby warehouses. This beautiful if slightly crooked street has made the perfect location for recent film and TV productions, including ITV’s Victoria and the 2019 comedy-drama film The Personal History of David Copperfield. Ye Olde Black Boy, one of the oldest pubs on High Street today, was formerly a pipe shop and brothel. Men who drank there were vulnerable to the local press gangs that roamed the south end of High Street looking to force men into the Royal Navy. Contrary to local stories, slaves were never sold on these premises. .
Lunch
Hull’s Historic High Street is lined with cosy pubs, providing the perfect rest stop for a hungry group.
Hull Minster Café
Serving delicious fair trade tea and coffee, along with loose leaf teas and cold drinks in the magnificent setting of a 700-year-old medieval church. Enjoy a wonderful selection of cakes, biscuits, scones, light lunches, savouries and soups, served by our welcoming Minster.
To book : https://hullminster.org/scgroups
Looking for something a little less formal, Trinity Indoor Market is home to the City’s local independent traders, with food and drink from around the world coming together with a communal indoor seating area and free Wifi.
No Booking Required
Afternoon
Visit a site as old as Hull itself. Standing for over 700 years, Hull Minster could be said to have the history of Hull written within its walls. Its marble font originates from around 1380 and was used to baptise William Wilberforce. Outside stands a statue of the great poet Andrew Marvell, another famous name with a connection to this place of worship.
Hull Minster offers a variety of different tour options to accommodate both small local groups and larger coach parties. Guided tours are available and encouraged for larger groups to appreciate the full heritage of Hull Minster. They usually take about 1 hour but can be longer if additional items are added to your tour, such as a Tower Tour.
To Book Tours Tel – 0843 289 1945 or Online https://hullminster.org/scgroups
Hepworth’s Arcade
Dedicated to independent traders, this Victorian arcade is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. Dinsdale Joke shop has been making the city laugh for nearly 90 years and still offers classic joke shop gags. With vintage clothing and jewellery, homeware, books and much more.
