Hull, UK

Hull (Yorkshire) Pop: 350,000

Hull, sometimes known as Kingston-upon-Hull, lies on the Humber River in northern England and serves as an active shipping and ferry port.

Contemporary Hull has munificent yachts docked in its old harbor, now a pleasure boat marina.

Attractions in Hull

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Transport and Archeology Museums

The Deep - an aquarium submerged (submarium) 30-40 feet under water for fish-eye views of unusual water denizens

Queen's Gardens - in town centre a mix of fountains, ponds, and flora

Blaydes House - maritime history centre

Burton Constable - 18th century manor with James Wyatt designs

Town Docks Museum - model ships, fishing gear, paintings, maritime historical exhibits
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Wilberforce House - museum featuring 18th and 19th century memorabilia, some concerning the slave trade

Humber Bridge - world's longest suspension bridge sans supporting columns

The Elizabethan Old Grammar School - opened in 1583 and now a museum of regional history

East Park and Zoo - includes a boating lake and tots' playgrounds

Sea Shanty Festival - annual fete of Hull's seafaring history

Hull Jazz Festival - week long every August

Literature Festival - every November

Hull Festival - yearly 30 day festival of art displays and competitions

Church Arts and Organ Festival - annual event in April