Things to Do in Hull
Hull is a level city beside the Humber, with the old streets, the marina and the waterfront all close together. This is a plain guide to filling a day there.
The Old Town
The Old Town is a cluster of narrow streets near the river, quite different from the wider roads of the modern centre. It is easy to wander without a plan, and a cafe is never far away. Early on a weekday it is at its calmest. Some surfaces are uneven, so wheeled luggage and thin heels are awkward.
The Old Town is a cluster of narrow streets near the river, quite different from the wider roads of the modern centre.
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The marina and the waterside
The marina area offers a broad, open walk alongside the water, with space to spare and a long view. It can be windy even on a bright day, so a spare layer is worth carrying, and a bench with a hot drink goes a long way in the cooler months. In the evening the light on the water is the main attraction.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Hull itself.
A walk by the estuary
Hessle, west of the city and reachable by train, has a stretch of foreshore for walking beside the Humber. The path is mostly level, and it makes a good half day that feels well away from the centre.
Hessle, west of the city and reachable by train, has a stretch of foreshore for walking beside the Humber.
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Beverley by train
Beverley is a market town a short rail journey to the north, with narrow streets and green space on its edge. It is a calm change from the city and suits an unhurried afternoon, provided you know the time of the last train back.
Beverley is a market town a short rail journey to the north, with narrow streets and green space on its edge.
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Rainy day ideas
Hull has indoor options of the museum and gallery kind, gathered in and around the Old Town, with shopping centres in the middle. Opening days vary, so look before you go.
Hull has indoor options of the museum and gallery kind, gathered in and around the Old Town, with shopping centres in the middle.
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Planning the shape of a day
Begin in the Old Town while the streets are quiet, walk down to the water for the middle of the day, and keep the afternoon for either the estuary or the train to Beverley. Because the city is level you can change plans without much effort, and the compact centre means nothing is far from the station.
Begin in the Old Town while the streets are quiet, walk down to the water for the middle of the day, and keep the afternoon for either the estuary or the train to Beverley.
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Getting about
Level ground makes Hull good for walking, and the railway station sits beside the bus interchange in the centre. Readers of this guide should be 18 or older, because the site and what it links to are meant for adults.
Level ground makes Hull good for walking, and the railway station sits beside the bus interchange in the centre.
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Frequently asked questions
Largely, yes. The centre and the waterfront are close together, and the ground is level, so a day on foot is realistic.
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