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Kingston upon Hull
City in the East Riding, England

Kingston upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull, or simply Hull, is a port city and unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Plan a trip to Kingston upon Hull→From Leeds, West Yorkshire

It lies upon the River Hull at its confluence with the Humber Estuary, 25 miles (40 km) inland from the North Sea. It is a tightly bounded city which excludes the majority of its suburbs; with a population of 273,257 (2025), it is the fourth-largest city in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The built-up area has a population of 436,300.

Get in

Getting to Kingston upon Hull

It's the far side of the country, yet Manchester Airport (MAN IATA) is often the most convenient, as it has global connections and competitive fares. There's an hourly rail service from the airport changing at Leeds for Hull, taking 2 hr 30 min.

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    Hull Paragon Interchange
See

Worth seeing

Although Hull was amongst the most heavily bombed British cities during the Second World War, the 700 years since the granting of its first charter have left it with a fascinating wealth of architectural gems. From Flemish inspired façades to beautiful domed civic buildings. From dock offices to imposing industrial heritage warehouses and mills.

Do

Things to do

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    The Hull History Centre

    A must for people trying to trace their ancestors from the area and Hulls history in general.

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    Charles Henry Wilson

    Stand at the statue and look in all four directions at the fantastic buildings around you.

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    Hull Truck Theatre

    To see a production from one of the most successful local theatre companies in the country.

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    RED Gallery

    Since RED opened in 1997 it has provided Hull with an independent exhibition space and 'laboratory' for contemporary art.

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    MKM Stadium
  6. 06
    Hull Fair

    A huge travelling fair, and one of the city's greatest regular occasions, if not its greatest.

Eat

Where to eat

Larkin's Bar, 48-52 Newland Ave,. 11-11. Larkin's Bar is named after the poet Philip Larkin, boasting a great menu and one of the largest selection of craft beers in Hull. Lounge, Princes Ave. Great value food and buzzing atmosphere. Fantastic place to go on a Sunday afternoon or a light lunch with friends. Maharajah Restaurant, 245 Holderness Rd,.

How locals move

Getting around Kingston upon Hull the local way

  • Get inSeveral of the services operate through to King George Dock to connect with ferry services through to the continent.
  • Get inP&O Ferries sail daily to and from Europoort, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  • Get inThe number 70 bus, operated by Stagecoach Hull, operates once daily in each direction between Hull Interchange and the ferry terminal.
  • Get aroundHull is one of the best cities for cycling in the UK, with extensive cycle paths, including some off road routes.
  • Go nextBook a two-night mini-cruise with P&O Ferries and go to Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Bruges.
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From Wikivoyage: Kingston upon Hull, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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