One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this month for its 732nd year. Opening this Friday, 9 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. This year there are more than 300 attractions from rollercoasters and white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck and bingo
A series of free author events for teen and young adult events will take place across autumn, starting this weekend. A collaborative project between Hull Libraries and Hull Waterstones, YA SPOTLIGHT will welcome four acclaimed authors throughout the October and November at Hull Central Library. The line-up includes bestselling author Rachel Greenlaw, graphic novelist Salomey
A temporary airspace restriction for drones will be in place over the Hull Fair site and surrounding area during this year’s fair, as part of the safety and security arrangements for one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Secretary of State for Transport have introduced Restriction of Flying Regulations
Members of the public are being given the chance to help decide a winner at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) for the first time. Organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), the REYTAs recognise excellence across the tourism sector and have become one of the region’s most prestigious events in the
Hull City Council has appointed cultural strategy specialists Tangram to develop the city’s new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan. Tangram are experts in culture, heritage and community projects. They specialise in taking complex information and turning it into clear, easy-to-use plans. The project will focus on pulling together extensive insight, evidence and
Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a painting by artist Emma Prempeh for its collection, through the Contemporary Art Society. Following the commission and resulting exhibition by Artlink’s 87 Gallery in Hull, Prempeh’s painting ‘Ira’ has now joined the gallery’s permanent collection. The painting has been acquired through the Contemporary Art Society, who have supported acquisitions
Hull Museums is inviting people to delve into their photo albums and share images that capture what it was like growing up in Hull, as part of an exciting new exhibition opening in 2027. The exhibition, Hull’s Youth Stories, will celebrate the experiences, memories and stories of young people across the city’s history and teams
Hull’s Guildhall will host a free event aimed supporting women and girls in the region considering a career in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital and renewable sectors.
TWO quizzes to be held during the 2026-27 civic year.
A spectacular day of free family entertainment is on offer this Friday (4 September) as East Park plays host to the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival. Families of all ages and cycling enthusiasts are invited to come along and bring their bikes from 9am where the park will be transformed into a vibrant
