Hull’s historic Rose Bowl to be given new lease of life
Renovation work on the formal beds surrounding the Rose Bowl in Queens Gardens will commence this autumn, giving the historic landmark a new lease of life.
The formal bed areas … More
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Improvement works begin at Queens Gardens
Work has begun on improving the boundary walls of Hull’s Queens Gardens.
The walls along the northern and southern edges of the gardens, Dock Street and Guildhall Road respectively, have … More
Public urged not to paddle in historic Rose Bowl Fountain
People are being encouraged not to paddle in Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountain, as the hot weather continues.
Last month, work to give the decorative Rose Bowl Fountain a new … More
Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountain given new lease of life
Work to give the Rose Bowl Fountain a new lease of life is complete.
The fountain, built in 1935 when the dock basin was filled in, has been sympathetically restored … More
Hull to commemorate Falklands 40th Anniversary
Hull will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict next weekend.
On Saturday 18 June, residents and visitors will be invited into the city centre with a chance … More
First tree arrives as part of huge planting programme in Queens Gardens
The first tree arrives in Queens Gardens today (Thursday 10 March) signalling the start of a major planting programme as part of the park’s £11.7m redevelopment.
An 11-metre tall Metasequoia … More
Urban tree experts brought in to support £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment
A company with a track-record of delivering urban tree planting projects all over the world has been appointed to deliver specialist tree planting within the £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment.
Founded … More
Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment
Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull.
The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain … More
Stunning £11.7m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved by planners
Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee.
Hull City Council’s planning committee today (Tuesday 16 November) voted unanimously in favour … More
Exciting multi-million pound vision for Queens Gardens to go before planners
The transformative £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment will go before Hull City Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 16 November.
Preparatory work has already begun on the site after the project was … More
Homegrown stars head line-up for Inner City Sesh
A host of local talent will headline Inner City Sesh next weekend – a 15,000-capacity music festival in Queens Gardens.
Following the cancellation of the hugely popular music and art … More
Hull City Council’s Cabinet to consider allocating further £7m for Queens Gardens project
A key decision set to go before Hull City Council’s Cabinet could allocate a further £7m for the Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The project has been enhanced significantly since being approved … More
5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change
Today is Earth Day, an annual event where people, businesses and organisations show support for environmental protection.
In March 2019 Hull City Council declared a climate emergency, which led to … More
Work set to start on £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment
Preparatory work will get underway next week on the eagerly awaited £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through … More
Historic Queens Dock set to be unearthed for first time in 60 years
Once the largest dock of its kind in the country, sections of the original dock edge walls of Queens Dock are set to be unearthed for the first time in … More
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes another step forward
The £4.3m refurbishment of Hull’s Queens Gardens has edged closure with contractors now being invited to show an interest in delivering the multi-million pound project.
Interested contractors are now able … More
Bandstand to be relocated to Pickering Park as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment
The Queens Gardens bandstand will be moved to Pickering Park as part of the £4.3m redevelopment of the gardens.
Hull City Council will relocate the bandstand to the rose garden … More
Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus
The Rose Bowl fountain, surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers in Queens Gardens, has been the jewel in the crown of Hull city centre’s green spaces for many years.… More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
How many more warm weekends can we expect? Your guess is probably as good as those made by local TV weather presenters.
While the sun may still shine, get out … More
Plans reveal how £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will benefit environment
Plans for the £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment are to go on display as part of a public consultation in Trinity Market.
The plans incorporate modern, eco-friendly features including electric charging … More
See inside exciting new Glass House complex in Queens Gardens
A hotly anticipated Hull apartment development will be revealed at a launch event at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The luxury Glass House complex next to Queens Gardens is expected to … More
£4.3m Queens Gardens plans go before councillors next week
Plans that could lead to £4.3m improvements to one of Hull’s most popular green spaces are to be considered by councillors.
The plans for Queens Gardens will next week go … More
Your 11 stunning pictures of Hull for World Photo Day
As the planet celebrated the humble photograph on World Photo Day, we asked our social media followers to share their best shots of Hull to mark the occasion yesterday.
And … More
Historic Hull fountains set for makeover
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend
A feast of free family entertainment is being staged in the city this weekend.
Get down to the city centre and gorge yourself on street food made from fresh local … More
How £4.3m Queens Gardens refurb will honour Hull’s history
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why
A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time.
They were part of the Big Latch … More
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens
A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week.
Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and … More
Free Play Day festival is back at Queens Gardens in Hull
Hull’s free Play Day festival returns to Queens Gardens next week.
Queens Gardens will become a huge outdoor playground as children, young people and families take part in a celebration … More
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