If you’re driving into Hull and East Riding from the south, there’s one attraction that’s pretty much impossible to avoid: the Humber Bridge. Stretching 2,220 metres between Barton-on-Humber in North Lincolnshire and Hessle in East Riding, the bridge was the longest in the world when it first opened. Take some time to explore this incredible feat of engineering during your trip to Hull.
If you’re not too sure where to start once you arrive in Hull itself, a walking tour is a brilliant way to get to know the city. Guided walks in Hull (and Beverley too) that show off all the area has to offer. Try exploring the Old Town, sample the city’s best pubs, or follow Hull’s literary history.
Once you know your way around, there are dozens of visitor attractions to keep you busy. One for the kids (and big kids too) The Deep is one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world, home to thousands of fish and a colony of Gentoo penguins. Continuing the marine theme, Hull also celebrates its maritime history with two floating visitor attractions that are both well worth a visit. The Arctic Corsair is a former deep sea trawler ship, due to be housed at the North End Shipyard in Summer/Autumn 2026. The Spurn Lightship (permanently moored in Hull Marina) spent nearly 50 years guiding ships safely through the Humber estuary with its great light, and now houses its own museum too.
Hull is a big sporting city, with regular fixtures at the MKM Stadium where Football team Hull City (aka The Tigers) play their home matches. MKM is also home to rugby league team Hull FC. The city is proudly home to two top-tier rugby league sides, with FC’s rivals Hull Kingston Rovers playing their matches at the Sewell Group Craven Park.
For something a little bit more sedate, Hull Minster is a beautiful a place of worship but also a place of exploration and enjoyment which hosts events and concerts all year round. adventurous.
If you’re wondering what else you can get up to while visiting Hull, explore the links below and discover more of what the city has to offer.
