Tag: Tours

The largest heritage festival in England is back for 2025! Heritage Open Days takes place between 12th – 21st September 2025 with many events arranged for you to enjoy. All events are FREE, with talks, open days, walks and tours. Download the programme here 👉 HODS in Hull 2025

All aboard for a guided tour of the Streetlife Museum. Let our guides bring the popular Streetlife Museum to life in an hour-long tour, travelling through 200 years of transport history, from carriages to cars. Also hear the story of  Thomas Sheppard, the man largely responsible for this and Hull’s many other fascinating museum collections. […]

Unearth the past with a guided tour of the Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology. Time travel with our guides through 235 million years of history! The hour-long tour will reveal the tales behind many of the treasures found in our area. Begin the story when Mammoths roamed this part of the country, marvel […]

Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum. Welcome to  the elegant 17th c Merchant’s House, home of William Wilberforce, prominent Hull MP and one of the key figures in the the Anti-Slavery Movement. Step back in time with our guides in an hour-long tour, exploring the house, the man […]

Explore the city’s art collection on a guided tour of Ferens Art Gallery. Our informative and friendly guides, will give you an overview of some of the highlights of the Gallery. In the hour-long tour, among others, we will reveal the stories of work by the 14th century Italian artist, Lorenzetti, art from the Dutch […]

All walks are on Saturdays and are led by Richard Clarke, landscape historian. Tree Walk 1/2/2025 Houses Study 1/3/2025 Bird Walk with Africa Gomez 5/4/2025 Tree Walk 3/5/2025 Houses Study 7/6/2025 Tree Walk 2/8/2025 Houses Study 6/9/2025 Bird Walk with Africa Gomez 4/10/2025 Tree Walk 1/11/2025 History & Trees 8/11/2025

All walks are on Saturdays and are led by Richard Clarke, landscape historian. 08/02/2025 West Park. Meet at Anlaby Road Entrance. 08/03/2025 Northern Cemetery. Old main entrance on Chanterlands Avenue North. 12/04/2025 East Park. Holderness Road main entrance. 10/05/2025 Hedon Road Cemetery. Hedon Road main entrance. 14/06/2025 Western Cemetery. Pedestrian entrance from Hull General Cemetery, […]

Explore Hull’s rich maritime history with a guided tour of the city centre. A group of dedicated volunteers who are accredited White Badge tours guides are offering guided tours for you to learn more about Hull and how the city has been shaped by its past, present and future. Long Tour:  Thursday and Saturday at […]

See a panoramic view of Kingston-upon-Hull from the highest point in the city with public access. Learn about the Bells of the Minster and see the clock mechanism in action as our tour guides take you up the 180 steps to the ringing chamber and then the top of the tower itself for an unparalleled […]

Join Hull Tour Guide Paul Schofield for a walking tour around Hull’s Old Town and experience 800 years of the city’s fascinating history. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays All welcome £5 per person. 2pm from Queen Victoria Statue, Queen Victoria Square. No need to book – just turn up!

Have you ever wondered “What is Hull Trinity House”? Are you curious about what is behind those walls and doors? Long regarded as one of Hull’s best kept secrets, Hull Trinity House is opening its doors to the public. Come and learn about our history dating back to 1369 when Hull, formerly known as Wyke until 1299, was […]

Free, booking required Join us for a fascinating journey through the strongrooms and conservation areas of the History Centre, with a chance to look at some exciting historic documents along the way… The tour will take 1 hour. Places are limited so please book in advance. To book your place you can email us, call us […]

Discover the craftsmanship behind locally made furniture commissioned by the Constable family on this special guided tour. Explore carefully crafted pieces that showcase Hull’s finest artisans, their skills, and the rich history embedded in each creation. Whether you have a passion for design or are simply interested in local heritage, this tour offers a rare […]

Join staff from Humber Field Archaeology for a walking tour exploring the History of Drypool. Meet at the site of St Peter’s church at the junction of St Peter Street and Great Union Street and end at the Streetlife Museum for a special introduction to the Heart of Drypool exhibition. Starts 1pm until 2pm.

As part of the national Heritage Open Days, Hull History Centre will be offering behind the scenes tours on 16, 17, and 18 September. Visitors will have the chance to see the strongrooms and conservation areas in the company of an archivist. There will be opportunities to take a closer look at a selection of […]

Uncover the fascinating history of Burton Constable through a glimpse into the exceptional collection of paintings. Spanning works from 1685 to 2004, this tour offers a rare insight into the family’s deep passion for collecting, commissioning, and connoisseurship. The artworks provide a unique window into the lives of those who once called Burton Constable home, […]