Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull

Name: Ferens Art Gallery
Address: Carr Ln, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 3RA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1482 300300

#12 among attractions in Kingston upon Hull

Museum, Art gallery, Shopping, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

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. The gallery features an extensive array of both permanent collections and roving exhibitions. Among the exhibits is a portrait of an unknown woman by Frans Hals. The building also houses a children's gallery and a popular cafe. The building is now a Grade II listed building. ()

Established: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 53°44'36"N, 0°20'21"W

Address

Carr LnRiverside (Myton)Kingston upon Hull HU1 3RA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1482 300300

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Kingston upon Hull

Day trips

Ferens Art Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen Victoria Square, Princes Quay, Hull Maritime Museum, Queen's Gardens.

~190 ftN
Square
Queen Victoria Square, Kingston upon Hull
1 min walk • Queen Victoria Square is a public square located in the centre of Kingston upon Hull, England. The square is dedicated to Queen Victoria, and contains numerous buildings including Hull City Hall, the Maritime Museum and Ferens Art Gallery.
~450 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princes Quay, Kingston upon Hull
3 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.
~300 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Hull Maritime Museum, Kingston upon Hull
2 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.
~180 ftN
Park, Garden
Queen's Gardens, Kingston upon Hull
1 min walk • Queen's Gardens is a sequence of gardens in the centre of Kingston upon Hull, England. They are set out within a 9.75-acre area that until 1930 was filled with the waters of Queen's Dock.
~1180 ftSE
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull
6 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 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Civic center
Hull City Hall, Kingston upon Hull
2 min walk • Hull City Hall is a civic building located in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Located in Queen Victoria Square in the city centre, it is a Grade II* listed building.
~940 ftS
Museum, Boat or ferry, History museum
Spurn Lightship, Kingston upon Hull
5 min walk • The Spurn Lightship is a lightvessel, previously anchored in Hull Marina in the British city of Kingston upon Hull, England. It was relocated to a shipyard in October 2021 for restoration, prior to becoming a display together with the Arctic Corsair.
~1650 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Albert Hall Music Hall, Kingston upon Hull
8 min walk • The Albert Hall Music Hall on 10 Midland Street was one of the first music halls built in Kingston upon Hull, England. The building is believed to have been built following the creation of Midland Street, and officially opened for the first time in 1874.
~700 ftSW
Sport, Sport venue
Bonus Arena, Kingston upon Hull
4 min walk • The Bonus Arena is an indoor arena in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, near the Hull Marina. It opened in August 2018 and has hosted music, comedy, and sports events.
~1240 ftE
City hall, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
The Guildhall, Kingston upon Hull
7 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.
~1480 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St Stephen's Hull, Kingston upon Hull
8 min walk • St Stephen's is a shopping centre in Kingston upon Hull that opened on 20 September 2007 and attracts more than 10 million visitors a year. The shopping centre is a 40-acre brownfield site development in the city centre of Hull, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ferens Art Gallery open?

Ferens Art Gallery is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ferens Art Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Lobster, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Cod, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Queen's Gardens, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Queen Victoria Square, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk).

How to get to Ferens Art Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ferens Art Gallery:

Train

Hull Paragon Interchange (9 min walk)

Bus

Paragon Interchange (9 min walk)
City Centre George Street • Lines: 99 (10 min walk)