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Hull Tourist Information

Kingston-upon-Hull, or Hull as it is commonly known, is a much misunderstood maritime city with a colourful history and a distinctive local character that draws visitors year after year, although not as many as it should from the huge numbers that pass through the city on their way to or from the Hull Ferry Terminal and Humberside Airport.

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Having served over many centuries as a trading, fishing, whaling and industrial hub, Hull was devastated by bombing raids in World War II, leaving wide-spread destruction, and surprisingly, a uniquely cheerful historical and cultural voice that is clearly alive in the spirit of its people today. This great city, despite its tumultuous past, has gone through a period of rejuvenation, and now is home to some of Yorkshire’s most exciting tourist attractions.

The city’s Museum Quarter is one of its biggest features, connecting four of Hull’s free museums, including the Streetlife and Transport Museum and Arctic Corsair, Hull’s last remaining sidewinder trawler. Perhaps the most notable of these is Wilberforce House, the birthplace of William Wilberforce, whose efforts led to the abolishment of British slave trade in 1807. This development is situated in the heart of the medieval Old Town with its cobbled streets, and is a must-see for museum buffs and lovers of maritime history. Other free museums include the Hull Maritime Museum, the Ferens Art Gallery, the Hands on History Museum and the Spurn Lightship, located at various sites around the city.

Another highlight, this time for lovers of marine life, is the Deep, the world’s first and only submarium. This attraction contains over 3,000 fish, 7 different species of shark, and an assembly of rare deep-water creatures such as the wolf eel and giant octopus.

For the budding horticulturist or gardener, the Queen’s Gardens, constructed on top of what used to be the Queen’s Dock and opened in 1930, provides a large grassy area where you can enjoy a great view of the beautifully arranged flowerbeds, and is a nice place just to relax in the sunshine with a picnic lunch.

Hull has a wide selection of shops for the avid shopper, ranging from independent local stores to well-known retail outlets. If you’re a fan of designer clothing, Savile Street and George Street are the places to be, while more affordable high-street wear can be found on Princes Quay and the Prospect Centre.

All these wonderful things to see and do, and if you time your visit right, you could catch one of Hull’s annual festivals, which include a jazz festival for the music lover, a large-scale funfair for the younger ones and Sea Fever, an International Sea Shanty Festival, definitely an experience not to be missed.

Interesting fact: The technology for Liquid Crystal Display (or LCD), used in many household digital television sets, was originally discovered and improved on at the University of Hull in the 1960s.

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