William Crampton Library, Kingston upon Hull

Name: William Crampton Library
Address: Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

#67 among attractions in Kingston upon Hull

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Facts and practical information

The William Crampton Library, so named in honour of Dr William Crampton, founder of the Flag Institute, is the United Kingdom's largest single library devoted to the subject of vexillology. ()

Coordinates: 53°44'37"N, 0°19'51"W

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Riverside (Myton)Kingston upon Hull United Kingdom

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Day trips

William Crampton Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hull and East Riding Museum, Streetlife Museum of Transport, Princes Quay, Wilberforce Way.

~50 ftE
Museum
Hull and East Riding Museum, Kingston upon Hull
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, the Hull and East Riding Museum offers a unique journey through time. This cultural gem is dedicated to showcasing the rich history of the region, from the prehistoric age to the medieval period.
~260 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Streetlife Museum of Transport, Kingston upon Hull
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kingston upon Hull, England, the Streetlife Museum of Transport offers a nostalgic journey through 200 years of transport history. This unique museum captures the essence of travel and transportation through the ages, with a particular focus on...
~1630 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princes Quay, Kingston upon Hull
8 min walk • Princes Quay is a shopping centre in the heart of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The centre is unusual in that it is built on stilts over Prince's Dock after which it is named. It was opened in 1991.
~1790 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wilberforce Way, Kingston upon Hull
9 min walk • The Wilberforce Way is a 60-mile walking route between Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire and York. The walk has been devised so that it can be walked in its entirety or as thirteen smaller walks.
~1670 ftW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Hull Maritime Museum, Kingston upon Hull
9 min walk • The Hull Maritime Museum is a museum in Kingston upon Hull, England, that explores the seafaring heritage of the city and its environs.
~1810 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull
9 min walk • The Ferens Art Gallery is an art gallery in the English city of Kingston upon Hull. The site and money for the gallery were donated to the city by Thomas Ferens, after whom it is named. The architects were S. N. Cooke and E. C. Davies. Opened in 1927, it was restored and extended in 1991.
~380 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Wilberforce House, Kingston upon Hull
2 min walk • Wilberforce House is a British historic house museum, part of the Museums Quarter of Kingston-upon-Hull. It is the birthplace of social reformer William Wilberforce, who used his time as a member of Parliament to work for the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.
~1870 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Humber Street Gallery, Kingston upon Hull
10 min walk • The Humber Street Gallery is an art gallery in the English city of Kingston upon Hull. The three-storey gallery was opened in February 2017 as part of that year's Hull UK City of Culture event, with exhibitions by the COUM Transmissions collective and Sarah Lucas.
~990 ftSW
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull
5 min walk • Hull Minster is an Anglican minster in the centre of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The church was called Holy Trinity Church until 13 May 2017 when it became Hull Minster.
~340 ftE
Specialty museum, Museum, Boat or ferry
Arctic Corsair, Kingston upon Hull
2 min walk • The Arctic Corsair is a deep-sea trawler, built in 1960, that was converted to a museum ship in 1999. She is temporarily berthed at Alexandra Dock in Kingston upon Hull, England, pending completion of a new permanent location in the city's Museums Quarter.
~710 ftNW
City hall, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
The Guildhall, Kingston upon Hull
4 min walk • The Guildhall is a building on Alfred Gelder Street in the City of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The building is currently the headquarters of Hull City Council but is also used as a venue for conferences, civic receptions and formal dinners. It is a Grade II* listed building status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to William Crampton Library?

Nearby attractions include Hull and East Riding Museum, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Whitebait, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk), Streetlife Museum of Transport, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk), St Mary's Church, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk).

How to get to William Crampton Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Crampton Library:

Bus

City Centre George Street • Lines: 99 (7 min walk)
Witham Cleveland Street • Lines: 99 (9 min walk)

Train

Hull Paragon Interchange (17 min walk)