About
Hull, officially known as Kingston upon Hull, is a port city on the north-east coast of England, on the River Humber. It is a place that has worked hard to reshape how it is seen, and it gained wider attention when it was named UK City of Culture in 2017, a year that brought a busy programme of arts and community events to the city.
What to see
The historic Old Town is the heart of a visit. Its cobbled streets make an easy place to wander on foot, and the area sits close to the waterside, where the city's long relationship with the sea is never far from view. Several museums here tell stories of maritime life and adventure, reflecting the trade and voyages that shaped the port over the centuries.
The Humber Bridge is one of the city's most striking features. It stands as a gateway to the wider region, and seeing it, whether from the road or from the banks nearby, gives a clear sense of the wide estuary that Hull sits beside.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in maritime history and the port's working past
- Those who enjoy arts and cultural programmes, especially given the city's recent City of Culture year
- Travellers curious about regeneration and how a city can rebuild its image
- Anyone wanting a walk through a compact historic centre with cobbled streets
Hull is a resilient city with a distinctive character. A visit suits those who like to look beyond the obvious, and who appreciate a place whose story is still unfolding.
