Top 5 Free Things To Do in Hull in April
If you already live in Hull, you’ll know that there’s a ton of fantastic things to see and do across the city, and thanks to UK City of Culture 2017 that list has recently increased.
We’ve rounded up our top 5 things that you can do for absolutely free.
The City Speaks
The newly renovated Humber Street is certainly worth visit if you haven’t done so already. Whether you want to grab a coffee with friends, see some local art or sample amazing beer, it is the place to be (after the Avenues, of course).
The City Speaks is a commissioned installation by artist Michael Pinsky and functions as a digital Speakers’ Corner. Voice your thoughts into the microphone and they will appear as scrolling text on the side of the tidal barrier.
The barrier is one of Hull’s main architectural structures and perfectly aligns with Humber Street. Your words will be broadcast across the city.
Poppies: Weeping Window
Originally displayed at the Tower of London back in 2014, Poppies: Weeping Window is a frozen waterfall of several thousand handmade ceramic poppies.
The installation has swept its way across the country, including Lincoln Castle, St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall and The Black Watch Museum in Perth. It marks the centenary of the First World War.
In Hull, the stunning red flowers will cascade down the Maritime Museum. The building was formerly the Dock Offices, which observed many of the defining events of the Great War in Hull.
Re-Made in Hull
If you’re crafty, get involved in this fabulous series of educational workshops. ScrapStore on Dairycoates Avenue will become a replica factory, where groups can work together to create something new out of something old.
Each event focuses on different types of recycled and reclaimed waste, where crafters can take their pick from more than 1,000 resources at the warehouse.
Running every Saturday until 22 April, this is a great opportunity to relax and get creative.
Playing the bridge
Scale Lane Bridge is already a renowned, iconic structure in the city. However, this installation takes it to a whole new level, turning it into a giant musical instrument!
Great for those who study music or just love discovering new sounds, Playing the Bridge invites everyone to become sound explorers.
There will be a live performance using the bridge at 2pm on Sunday 26 March. In the meantime, music technology students are invited to be a part of this innovative experience. If you’re interested, please email laurencerugg@googlemail.com.
SKIN: Freud, Mueck and Tunick
Ferens Art Gallery presents the work of three internationally applauded artists. SKIN explorers how nude imagery and bare flesh continue to fascinate us.
Not only will striking works from Ron Mueck and Lucian Freud be on display, but also the final photographs from Sea of Hull, which was shot by Spencer Tunick last year.
The wave of nudity involved over 3,200 people from Hull painting their skin blue to transform the city’s streets and celebrate its rich maritime heritage.
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