HULL

COUNTRY CODE: GB

Currency:
British pound, £1 = 100 pence

HULL

This is a city that has witnessed a dramatic renaissance
during the past five years to become a thriving, dynamic and
fascinating place to visit - the cobbled streets of the Old
Town, museums, unique attractions, redeveloped waterfront,
fine public buildings, diverse shops and some of the best
theatre and nightlife in the north. Hull has something for all
ages and interests within a compact and manageable centre.
The nearby coastline ranges from dramatic cliffs to
award-winning beach resorts while inland the naturally
beautiful Yorkshire scenery offers gently rolling hills, rivers
and woodlands peppered with ancient and picturesque
villages.

THE CITY

Officially titled as Kingston-upon-Hull, Hull
- as it is better known - is a city and port
on the banks of the vast river Humber.
Used by countless European invaders and
traders over the centuries, the river and
North Sea have made Hull the place it is
today and much of its long maritime
history has been preserved and recreated
on the waterfront and old town where the
city first emerged some 800 years ago.
Once second only in size to London,
trading was in textiles, whaling and deep
sea fishing the heritage of which has been
lovingly restored and on display in the
many free museums.
The bohemian quarter of the city, close to
the university is a collection of Victorian
streets known as ‘The Avenues’ housing
antiques and second-hand shops, ethnic
grocers and local shops, restaurants,
fashionable bars and cafés. The city and
surrounding countryside is steeped in
history and re-emerged to international
prominence in 1981 when Europe’s longest
single suspension bridge was built to link
the north and south banks of the Humber.
Today Hull is rightly regarded as way more
than just an arrival and departure point for
the enormous ferries that connect Britain
and mainland Europe and is well worthy of
a few days exploration.

DO & SEE

Wilberforce House
The birthplace and residence of the city’s
most celebrated son, William Wilberforce,
who campaigned against the slave trade in
the 19th century.

Hull Truck Theatre
Offers excellent bold and innovative
performances, plays, pantomimes and
ballets throughout the year. The venue
also plays regular host to jazz, comedy and
literary evenings.

Food

Hull’s trading links with Europe and the
huge student population make for a wide
choice of dining options from Russian to
Thai, Kurdish to American and despite the
decline in the fishing industry other nearby
ports still supply the city with an excellent
array of seafood lovingly prepared for the
table. That former stalwart of British
cuisine, fish and chips is also widely
available and of excellent quality.

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Like all major towns and cities, Hull has an
eclectic and large bar scene that comes
alive particularly during the University’s
term time. New, fashionable and trendy
bars are opening all the time, while the
more traditional British drinking house, the
pub, remains always popular with both
young and old.
As a university city, Hull’s nightlife includes
a choice of nightclubs that attract clubbers
from across the north of England with their
mix of mainstream R&B, dance music and
alternative indie sounds all located with the
compact centre that means the next dance
floor is never too far away.

Airport

Humberside airport (IATA code HUY) is a
small international airport 20 km from the
centre of Hull by road.
Barnetby Railway Station is just 5km away
and provides intercity connections to all UK
mainline rail stations via Doncaster.
Stagecoach’s X1 bus service runs approx
every 90 minutes to central Hull from
outside the terminal building.
Airport Taxis are based at the front of the
main terminal near the check-in desks.

Public transport

Buses and trains make up the city’s public
transport network. Stagecoach, the local
bus operator offers a ‘Megarider’ ticket
which can be purchased from the driver
and used over 7 days saving upwards of
50% on the normal fares. The fleet is one
of the most modern in the country and
includes many low floor easy access buses
which feature step-free entrances, room
for buggies and wheelchair access.
Paragon Railway Station in the city centre
has connections with the rest of Great
Britain as well as local services within
Yorkshire and the coastal resorts,
Taxi
The classic and iconic black “Hackney”
taxis can be hailed on the streets of Hull
but are not as numerous as in other major
British cities. Minicabs are cheaper but it is
illegal to flag them down and they must be
booked in advance.

Telephone
Country code: +44
Area code: 01482