Kingston upon Hull
Top Places to Visit
Beverley Gate
At the Queen Victoria Square end of Whitefriargate an excavated hole containing a small amphitheater and brick wall signals the medieval Beverley Gate. This ... more
Robinson Crusoe
Behind the stage is a plaque to commemorate the fictional character of Robinson Crusoe, who set sail from Hull in the famed novel of the same name by Daniel ... more
Hull Parks
Hull Parks [29]. Three of the four main ones were laid out in the late 1800s as a response to Victorian altruism to provide the population with open green areas... more
Parliament Street
Parliament Street leads off of Whitefriargate about halfway down. This is the home of many professional practices in the city centre, and this is reflected in ... more
Arctic Corsair
Arctic Corsair. Free Entry. Hull's last remaining sidewinder trawler, berthed in the River Hull to the rear of the Museum Quarter complex. Guided tours are ...
Top Places to Eat
Raj Pavillion
Raj Pavillion, Beverley Road.. Indian cuisine. Modern/extravagant decor and usually friendly staff. Eat in or take away. Can be expensive and food is fairly ... more
Top Shopping Places
Tessies
Tessies - Newland Avenue. An Aladdin's cave of vintage inspired fashion.
Saville Street
For classic tailoring and trendy designer names, the cobbled Saville Street to the north of Queen Victoria Square is the best bet, with Read's and Bolo (Lyle ... more
Princes Quay
Built on stilts above the Princes Dock, Princes Quay shopping centre [36] is currently the largest mall in the city centre, with over one hundred shops on three...
The Covered Market
The Covered Market (Trinity Market) [38]. The entrances to this are at the bend in Hepworth's Arcade, on Lowgate opposite Liberty Lane, North Church Lane via a ... more
Hepworth's Arcade
Hepworth's Arcade [37] , unusual for having a right angle bend in it, is home to a quirky selection of stores including Dinsdales the brilliant old-school joke ... more
Walton Street Market
Walton Street Market occurs on Wednesday mornings down Walton Street on the site used by Hull Fair. There is good parking. The Walton Street Park and Ride ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Sugarmill
Phone: ☎ +44 1482 227222
Sugarmill, 20 Prince's Dock St (corner of Posterngate and Princes Dock Street), ☎ +44 1482 227222, [54].
Welly Club
Phone: ☎ +44 1482 221113
Welly Club, 105-107 Beverely Rd, ☎ +44 1482 221113, [55]. Just out from the town centre. Dance, drum and bass, indie.
Pozition
Phone: ☎ +44 1482 323643
Pozition, 135-141 George St (just north of Hull College), ☎ +44 1482 323643, [53]. The club is spread over three floors meaning there is usually a broad ...
The Piper
Phone: ☎ +44 1482 498931
The Piper, Newland Avenue, ☎ +44 1482 498931. A long established club
Jack Rabbit Slims/poly Esthers
Phone: ☎ +44 1482 588450
Jack Rabbit Slims/Poly Esthers, 22-23 Witham., ☎ +44 1482 588450.
Top Activity Places
Red Gallery
RED Gallery [35], 19 Osborne Street. Since RED opened in 1997 it has provided Hull with an independent exhibition space and 'laboratory' for contemporary art. ... more
Hull Screen
Go see a film at the Hull Screen [34] an independent art-house cinema, now based at the University of Lincoln building on George Street.
Humber Speedboat
Take a Humber Speedboat ride from Victoria Pier for £3.50
The Hull History Centre
The Hull History Centre [32] is a must for people trying to trace their ancestors from the area and Hulls history in general. Opened in 2009 this state of the ... more
Hull Truck Theatre
Check out the Hull Truck Theatre [33], now in its new home on Ferensway, to see a production from one of the most successful local theatre companies in the ...
Henry Wilson
Stand at the statue of Henry Wilson and look in all four directions at the fantastic buildings around you.