Wilberforce House, Kingston upon Hull

Name: Wilberforce House
Address: 23-25 High St, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 1NQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1482 300300

#16 among attractions in Kingston upon Hull

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

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. Like the nearby Blaydes House and Maister House, also on the High Street, the Grade I listed building was formerly a merchant's house with access to quayside on the River Hull. ()

Coordinates: 53°44'39"N, 0°19'46"W

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23-25 High StRiverside (Myton)Kingston upon Hull HU1 1NQ United Kingdom

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+44 1482 300300

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Day trips

Wilberforce House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~350 ftSW
Museum
Hull and East Riding Museum, Kingston upon Hull
2 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.
~180 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Streetlife Museum of Transport, Kingston upon Hull
1 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...
~1990 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princes Quay, Kingston upon Hull
10 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.
0.4 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wilberforce Way, Kingston upon Hull
10 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull
11 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Humber Street Gallery, Kingston upon Hull
11 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.
~1380 ftSW
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull
7 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.
~230 ftS
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.
~930 ftW
City hall, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
The Guildhall, Kingston upon Hull
5 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.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hull New Theatre, Kingston upon Hull
10 min walk • The Hull New Theatre is a theatre in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1939 as a successor to the Hull Repertory Theatre Company.
~630 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
St Mary's Church, Kingston upon Hull
4 min walk • The Church of St Mary, also known as Lowgate St Mary, is a Church of England parish church in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. The church is a grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wilberforce House open?

Wilberforce House 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 Wilberforce House?

Nearby attractions include Streetlife Museum of Transport, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Whitebait, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Arctic Corsair, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk), Electric Eel, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk).

How to get to Wilberforce House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wilberforce House:

Bus

City Centre George Street • Lines: 99 (7 min walk)
Witham Cleveland Street • Lines: 99 (8 min walk)

Train

Hull Paragon Interchange (19 min walk)