Things to do in Hull Old Town

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Holy Trinity Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Queen\'s Gardens which includes a garden, a fountain and heritage architecture
Hull and East Riding Museum which includes interior views
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Holy Trinity Church which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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1. Hull Truck Theatre

Hull Truck Theatre is an integral part of Hull’s performing arts culture and entertainment scene. Set at the edge of the atmospheric Hull Old Town, Hull Truck Theater hosts innovative performances by the resident and touring theater companies.
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Hull Truck Theatre

2. Hull Guildhall

As the seat of the Hull City Council, the Hull Guildhall is among the most important and iconic structures in the area. The building, whose central tower rises above its surrounding plaza, also serves as a venue for banquets and conferences. Capture photos of the impressive façade of the building.
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Hull Guildhall featuring heritage elements

3. Hull and East Riding Museum

The Hull and East Riding Museum is a fascinating institution that pieces together natural history and archaeology dating back more than 200 million years. Its intriguing collections include rare Yorkshire dinosaur bones, artifacts of prehistoric man and a range of medieval items. Learn about the history of West Yorkshire and the rest of the world through these impressive exhibits.
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Hull and East Riding Museum as well as a small group of people

4. Wilberforce House Museum

The Wilberforce House Museum is the birthplace of its namesake campaigner, who fought against the slave trade. Its intriguing exhibits describe the history of the slave trade and its eventual abolition. Find out about the life of this fascinating local hero through his journals, costumes and other personal items.
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Wilberforce House Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

5. Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church is a well-preserved medieval behemoth with an enormous nave and imposing façade. Its Gothic tower rises above the Hull skyline and offers wonderful views of the city center. Embark on a guided tour of the church for a comprehensive overview of its rich history and impressive architecture.
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Holy Trinity Church which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

6. Spurn Lightship

The Spurn Lightship is a boat museum in a historic vessel that sailed through the vast River Humber for almost 50 years. Its intriguing displays offer an insight into the daily life of sailors on board the ship. Learn the fascinating history of this large navigational aid via the interpretation panel.
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Spurn Lightship showing signage and a bay or harbour

What to do in Hull Old Town

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Hull Marina featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and heritage elements

Hull Marina

4.5/5(79 reviews)

Watch the opening of the steel lock gates and enjoy the views of the River Humber at dusk near these historic docks.

Hull Marina
The Deep which includes modern architecture, general coastal views and night scenes

The Deep

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Take the underwater elevator and watch your children learn about the aquatic realm through a variety of displays and tanks.

The Deep
Spurn National Nature Reserve

Spurn National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Spurn National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Kilnsea. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Spurn National Nature Reserve
Hull Truck Theatre

Hull Truck Theatre

From Dickensian plays to stand-up comedy shows, music documentaries and children’s workshops, this theater has a varied year-round program of events.

Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Guildhall featuring heritage elements

Hull Guildhall

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Peek inside this stately and historic building in central Hull and marvel at the array of opulent sculptures and other features.

Hull Guildhall
Museum Quarter featuring a park

Museums Quarter

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the old warehouses and pubs to understand the history of East Yorkshire through the eclectic array of riverside museums.

Museums Quarter
Hull and East Riding Museum as well as a small group of people

Hull and East Riding Museum

Gaze up at the fearsome woolly mammoth and view the only dinosaur bones found in East Yorkshire in this all-encompassing museum.

Hull and East Riding Museum
Wilberforce House Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

Wilberforce House Museum

5/5(1 review)

Browse fascinating objects and consider the role played by this house’s former inhabitant in the passage of the Slave Trade Act.

Wilberforce House Museum

KCOM Craven Park

Catch an event at KCOM Craven Park during your trip to Hull. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.

KCOM Craven Park
Hull Marina featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and heritage elements

Hull