Hull History Centre, Kingston upon Hull

Name: Hull History Centre
Address: History Centre Worship Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU2 8BG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1482 317500

#32 among attractions in Kingston upon Hull

Specialty museum, Museum, Library

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The Hull History Centre is an archive and local studies library in Hull, England, that houses the combined collections of both the Hull City Council and Hull University archives and local studies resources. This collaboration between Hull City Council, Hull University, and the Heritage Lottery Fund made Hull the first city in the UK to unite local council and university collections under one roof. ()

Established: 2010 (14 years ago)Coordinates: 53°44'52"N, 0°20'9"W

Address

History Centre Worship StreetRiverside (Myton)Kingston upon Hull HU2 8BG United Kingdom

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+44 1482 317500

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Hull History Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hull and East Riding Museum, Streetlife Museum of Transport, Queen Victoria Square, Princes Quay.

~1920 ftSE
Museum
Hull and East Riding Museum, Kingston upon Hull
10 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.
~1980 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Streetlife Museum of Transport, Kingston upon Hull
10 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...
~1650 ftSW
Square
Queen Victoria Square, Kingston upon Hull
8 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.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princes Quay, Kingston upon Hull
11 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.
~1530 ftS
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Hull Maritime Museum, Kingston upon Hull
8 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.
~1820 ftSW
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.
~1650 ftSW
Park, Garden
Queen's Gardens, Kingston upon Hull
8 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.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hull Truck Theatre, Kingston upon Hull
12 min walk • Hull Truck Theatre is a theatre in Kingston upon Hull, England, which presents drama productions, and also tours. In March 2022, the theatre's original premises on Coltman Street, Hull, was recognised by a blue plaque to coincide with the theatre's 50-year anniversary.
~1870 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Wilberforce House, Kingston upon Hull
10 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.
~1760 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Civic center
Hull City Hall, Kingston upon Hull
9 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.
0.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Boat or ferry
Arctic Corsair, Kingston upon Hull
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hull History Centre open?

Hull History Centre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Hull History Centre?

Nearby attractions include Hull New Theatre, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk), St Charles Borromeo, Kingston upon Hull (4 min walk), Hull College, Kingston upon Hull (5 min walk), The Guildhall, Kingston upon Hull (7 min walk).

How to get to Hull History Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hull History Centre:

Bus

City Centre George Street • Lines: 99 (4 min walk)
Witham Cleveland Street • Lines: 99 (9 min walk)

Train

Hull Paragon Interchange (14 min walk)