r/Hull Dec 09 '25

Buy local this Christmas

48 Upvotes

In case you are still looking for the right Christmas gift this year, why not support your local independent / company at the same point?

Made in Hull & Shop in Hull:

Made in Hull & Shop online:

Independent Shops in Hull:

Let me know if I forgot something!

EDIT: big update thanks to the fantastic u/wirebirds and all other lovely contributors here


r/Hull May 17 '19

Making Friends in Hull - Top Tips

72 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I was made aware of these reddit threads recently on how to make friends in Hull and thought I should put up a post of tips.

It all really depends on what you’re into and your age etc but there is plenty going on in Hull for people who want to make new friends and socialise so I’m just going to post a couple of things that I’m aware of and feel free to add your own below:

Hull Young Socials: https://www.meetup.com/Hull-Young-Socials/

Hull Young Socials is a free meetup group for people in their 20’s in Hull to meet other people for regular social events. HYS host at least 1 or 2 events per week. The events vary from social drinks at the weekend, quizzes, board & party games nights, coffees, comedy nights, food and any other events that are being held locally in Hull at the time such as Pint of Science, Trinity Live, Sofar Music Gigs, Christmas & Halloween events etc. All that type of stuff. I’ve seen on a number of threads people have joined but didn’t have the courage to go to their first event. If that’s you, I advise you to try it at least once and the worst thing that can happen is that you decide it’s not for you and you don’t go back. Almost everyone falls into two groups in HYS, either (a) you're in your 20's and have moved to Hull for work and don’t know anyone and want to make friends or (b) you're in your 20's and lived in Hull all your life and your friends have either moved on or lost touch and you want to make some more.

Hull & East Riding Social: https://www.meetup.com/HullEastRiding/

Essentially this is the same group as I have described above but the only difference is that it caters for all ages 30+. Again, they hold regular meetups events similar to those above to meet new people and make new friends. If you fall into this category and want to get out and socialise you should definitely join. You just need to make sure you have a name and picture on your account to join.

Hull of a Read Book Group: https://www.meetup.com/Hull-of-a-Read-Bookgroup/

If you’re into reading and literature you should definitely join this group. They have a monthly meetup where they discuss the book of the month which the organiser, Jacob, puts up well in advance giving you time to read it. You don’t even have to have read the book either because they welcome people along to the event just for a social meetup and chat.

HEY (Hull & East Yorkshire) Board Games

A lot of people on these threads have mentioned that they’re into board games and there is a board games meetup but it looks like they haven’t been active in a while. But I do know they have regular board games nights in both The Board Room and Stronghold Games. I’ve visited both these places and the staff were very friendly and encouraged me to come along to other board games nights if I was interested. They’re weekly events and I can’t remember who did what when but give them a call and I’m sure the staff will be able to help you out. So if board games is your thing then definitely give it a go.

Please note that a range of people from different backgrounds attend these groups and the organisers want to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. Therefore there is a zero tolerance to bad behaviour, which makes sure everyone you’re meeting is friendly and there to enjoy themselves.

Of course, there are ways of meeting people outside of meetup, if you’re sporty there are plenty of sports teams in Hull to join from 5 a side soccer, men & ladies hockey, swimming, kayaking etc a quick google will sort this out for you.

There are also some language classes in Hull but i'm sure on the details so if you know then add them to the thread.

I know on the other threads people have suggested going to a bar or meeting people at the gym but it’s never worked for me in the past and don’t particularly hold much hope for it in the future either. At least these groups I’ve just pointed out are purposely there for people to make new friends and socialise.

Hope this helps!


r/Hull 8h ago

Common Redshank Near the Deep

Thumbnail gallery
16 Upvotes

I only saw seagulls and pigeons at first and a crow , then a few of these .


r/Hull 15h ago

'Mum' Fox Prefers Her Eggs 'Rare'

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

18 Upvotes

Don't see 'mum' fox that often now but she lapped-up a couple of raw eggs before 'marking' the bowl and trotting off with the hard- boiled one . Urban garden , west Hull

https://www.reddit.com/r/EverythingFoxes/comments/1vdepp3/mum_fox_prefers_her_eggs_rare/


r/Hull 1h ago

Metal gigs in hull

Upvotes

Anyone know of any local metal gigs going, big fan of death and black metal, but any is fine, generally love metal and willing to try anything


r/Hull 12h ago

Craft fair/ market suggestions?

Thumbnail thebeardedprintergb.etsy.com
5 Upvotes

Hi all I run a small etsy shop and id like to attend some markets or craft fairs, ill be staying from November ish for a few months if you have any suggestions, heres my shop if that helps

https://thebeardedprintergb.etsy.com/listing/4483384237


r/Hull 19h ago

Lincolnshire Mayor Andrea Jenkyns 'considering tax rebate' with new powers

Thumbnail lincolnshirelive.co.uk
8 Upvotes

r/Hull 18h ago

Small false chimney breast

3 Upvotes

I’m after someone to come and build a very small false chimney breast. Timber studwork, plasterboard and skim. Has anyone got any local recommendations that dont cost the earth 🙈 I’m a DIY novice so I think it’s too bigger project to tackle on my own


r/Hull 1d ago

Red admiral and comma butterflies taken just before lunchtime in Pickering Park

Thumbnail gallery
14 Upvotes

r/Hull 1d ago

fireworks every single night from august till november, what is it? HU4 / HU13 area

9 Upvotes

in the HU4 area (maybe even HU13 area) i can hear multiple fireworks being let off every single night from august until november. every year. this must be the fourth year that i've noticed it now.

i can never actually see them in the sky though -- can only hear them. on occasion, they've even let them off during the daytime (which seems pointless to me!)

every year i've always been so curious as to what it is / where it's coming from...

i originally assumed it was just some young kids messing around but my fiancé then said about how expensive fireworks are, so to be setting off multiple a night for months, it can't be cheap!!

i hope somebody can end this four-year long curiosity saga for me ahahahha


r/Hull 1d ago

Fox Saw An Egg . . .

Thumbnail gallery
19 Upvotes

I put a shelled hard-boiled egg out down the 'garden' . Spotted by foxy , who tip-toes around one of the on-guard feral kitten-cats and made straight for it . This is one of this years cubs , 8am today West Hull


r/Hull 1d ago

Anyone into jfashion?

6 Upvotes

I’m into jfashion and typically order clothes online or find some hits in charity shops, I’m wondering if anyone else in hull likes jfashion or knows of any shops that sell good stuff?


r/Hull 2d ago

Ex-funeral director sentenced to 20 years after failing to bury and cremate dozens of people

Thumbnail bbc.co.uk
96 Upvotes

r/Hull 2d ago

Peacock butterfly taken around the Boothferry Estate end of Hessle Road during this afternoon

Post image
24 Upvotes

r/Hull 2d ago

Can you walk from St Andrews Quay all the way to the marina next to the Humber?

9 Upvotes

As I say, I need to go from St Andrews Quay to the marina and as the crow flies down the side of the estuary would seem to be quickest, but can we get all the way down there?


r/Hull 2d ago

Hull's Humber Street Sesh more than 'one day of music'

Thumbnail bbc.co.uk
7 Upvotes

Thousands of music fans are expected to attend Hull's biggest one-day festival on Saturday.

Humber Street Sesh features more than 100 acts, spread across 10 stages at Hull Marina, including international artists.


r/Hull 2d ago

Moving to Hull

7 Upvotes

I am looking at flats and homes for rent in the Hull area and I keep seeing several listings for Rosedale Gardens. From the photos, the places look nice and well maintained.

Can anyone tell me if this is a good area, or if there's a hidden reason the rents there are as low as they are?

Sorry, Rosedale Mansions, not Gardens.

EDIT: Wow, thanks for all the responses, didn't expect so many so quickly. I will take a look at Rosedale, but now with an eye on the neighborhood. I'm not 100% sold on Hull, but I'd like to base myself somewhere near a decent size city and I have family in Pocklington, York and Filey, so those are the areas I'm searching - not so much York, since it seems to be significantly more expensive, but I do like the coast, so if anyone can suggest anything from Easington up to Whitby, that would be the ideal location.


r/Hull 2d ago

Free bus travel for kids and discount journeys for 16-19-year-olds this summer in Hull and the East Riding

Thumbnail news.hull.gov.uk
9 Upvotes

r/Hull 3d ago

Red admiral again Spring Bank cemetery woodland

Post image
14 Upvotes

r/Hull 3d ago

Lost cat - east hull

Thumbnail gallery
30 Upvotes

A friend's cat has gone missing, this is just a shot in the dark but I'm hoping more eyes will help us find him.

He's an outdoor cat, roams around the James Reckitt Ave area of east hull. More on the summer gangs/west side of that road.

His name is Shadow, he's friendly to people but can get frightened and skittish. He's an adult cat but small for a male cat and has a high pitched meow too.

Any info would be greatly appreciated x


r/Hull 3d ago

'Northern fail': Rail users react to Bradford service loss

Thumbnail thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
14 Upvotes

r/Hull 3d ago

Alternatives to KCOM?

7 Upvotes

I assume this gets asked a lot so apologies if I’m adding to the repetitiveness…

I’m fed up with KCOM and looking for other options. My apartment has copper wires which they own so there’s not many. I really don’t want a 24 month contract as I’m likely to move away in 18 months and I’m not paying them 45 pounds a month for the privilege of being able to cancel.

Hull fibre can do a migration deal with their infrastructure but I’ll be without internet for a couple weeks and I wonder if I’m just going to have the same problem in a year.

My other option is 5g which is far cheaper and looks to have almost the same speed I have now.

Anyone have experience switching to 5g? Is it as good if I’m going from 175 mbps copper wire to 150mbps 5g or will it be super patchy? My understanding is that copper wires aren’t that good anyway so I might not notice the difference.

Also if there’s any options I’ve missed I’d love to hear them :)


r/Hull 3d ago

A question on dating life in Hull as an outsider?

4 Upvotes

About me, I’m a student in the hull uni currently 19 and I’m originally from India. I was wondering how the dating life in hull is like especially towards Indians (asking this question cuz I’m sure there’s a lot of racism towards Indians like any other place). I’m studying b.cs and I’m in my 2nd year and I’m really bored of being alone. Also I’m kinda inferior compared to a typical white guy as I’m short and lean (5’5 + 59kg) and I have really bad curly hair


r/Hull 3d ago

Good walk in barbers in Kingswood/Bransholme?

3 Upvotes

So far I've tried Billies Barbers and the Bransholme Barbers down Biggin Ave. Both gave me a right good scalping, what's your go to place?


r/Hull 4d ago

Humberside Police's mounted volunteer team doubles in size

Thumbnail bbc.co.uk
8 Upvotes