Facts & Figures
Founded
Year 1193
Location
53.74357 latitude and -0.33947 longitude
Population
322000
What is the city known for?
Invention of LED
Events
Freedom Festival
Mike Bartlett
Hull
Hull is a city full of surprises and hidden corners, a place which changes with the light, the tide and the seasons; a modern city where the echoes of the past can still be heard. Explore the cobbled streets and ancient alleyways of Hull’s Old Town home to many of the free museums and galleries in the city centre; discover secrets of the ocean at The Deep.
From secret alleyways where monumental moments of history unfolded and pretty public squares and parklands to marinas, docklands and riverside boardwalks - why not put on some comfy shoes and discover Hull’s hidden secrets. If you get tired en route, don’t worry, there are plenty of places to refuel. Let us entertain you with a dazzling array of events of international acclaim.