Things to do in Hull Old Town

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Hull Old Town Travel Guide

Holy Trinity Church featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Queens Gardens featuring a fountain, heritage architecture and flowers

Hull and East Riding Museum featuring interior views

Holy Trinity Church which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

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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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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 showing 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 featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

6. Streetlife Museum of Transport

The Streetlife Museum of Transport is a fascinating institution with a varied collection of antique cars, carriages and other historic modes of transportation. The exhibits lie within a purpose-built complex with gardens, which is part of Hull’s impressive Museums Quarter. Learn about the history of transportation through the eclectic exhibits in this museum, which has about 12,500 objects.

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Streetlife Museum of Transport featuring interior views

7. 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 which includes signage and a bay or harbor

What to do in Hull Old Town

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Hull Marina

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

The Deep

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

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 savor the top-notch restaurants.