Things To Do

For many of our guests Hull is a long way from home, and you may be staying a day or more. Thankfully, there's plenty to do.

Hull

Kingston upon Hull is the major centre of the Humber region. It is situated on the banks of the rivers Hull and Humber. It used to be the biggest port in Europe, but this is no longer the case, and thankfully the City doesn't smell of fish anymore. During WW2 the city was heavily bombed, and it took a long time to sort itself out. It's been through a lot of redevelopment in the past 10–20 years, and new shopping centres and other attractions have been opened.

The Deep

Hull is now the home of the The Deep a new attraction which is apparently worth a visit. It is the world's only Submarium. From the website:

"Discover the story of the world's oceans on a dramatic journey back in time and into the future! Explore the depths of the great ocean floor from tropical coral lagoons to the icy wastes of Antartica.

See seven species of shark, huge marine dinosaurs, vanishing jellyfish, feeding shows, diver presentations and a hands-on discovery pool.

Witness the waters of the world from the world's only underwater lift and Europe's deepest viewing tunnel!"

Open daily 10am to 6.00pm.

Approximate recommended visit time: 3 hours.

The Deep is located within walking distance from the City Centre on the bank of the River Humber.

Check out Other Hull Museums and Things to Do with children in Hull.

Around the area

Wolds Way

This is a trail which leads from Hull to Scarborough and passes close to Market Weighton. The map of the route gives more details. Section Two of the walk is a 12 mile walk from South Cave finishing at Market Weighton.

Goodmanham

This is about 2 miles away from Market Weighton and is one of the oldest religious sites in the country. It used to be the main centre of pagan worship in the north of England.

Beverley

Beverley is an 18th century market town not far from Hull and Market Weighton. This was once the capital of the East Riding. It is dominated by Beverley Minster, a magnificent church dating from 1220. If you're heading into Beverley, try not to miss out on a Burgess ice cream from the shop in the town.

York

York is a beautiful Medieval City situated on the river Ouse. It's city walls, built in the 13th century, are amongst the most impressive surviving medieval fortifications in Europe. It is dominated by York Minster, Northern Europe's largest Gothic cathedral. Try not to leave without taking a look at The Shambles, a set of quaintly cobbled streets which give an idea of what medieval streets would have looked like.

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a wonderful Viking experience (never made it there yet ourselves though). It celebrates the Viking life in York and brings that way of life alive. It is built on the site of a large archaeological site.

A list of other museums can be found at Tourist Information

Market Weighton

Another medieval market town. See http://www.wicstun.com/interest.html for suggestions of things to do in the town.