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Hull City Hall located in Queen Victoria Square (source – The University of Hull)
Hull…so good they named it twice! The city’s official title, ‘Kingston Upon Hull’, harks back to the 13th century when Hull was awarded a Royal Charter and its establishment as the ‘King’s Town’. Choose The University of Hull during the Clearing process and this wonderful city; known locally as ‘ull, could be YOURS to enjoy! It can feel like a big decision and choosing the right place to live when you are studying can make or break your time at university…so, why Hull? As a former student at The University of Hull, let me tell you about the city I still call ‘home’…
Being a relatively small city with an excellent bus and train network, Hull is easy to navigate with the university and its accommodation well connected to the city centre (known by the locals as ‘town’) and to the surrounding area. The city centre is walkable and many of its main attractions are found close to each other. One of the best things about Hull is that it is genuinely an affordable place to be. With money at the forefront of many students’ minds, living and studying in Hull will not break the bank. Most things you must and choose to spend money on is, generally, significantly cheaper than the rest of the UK and as any student knows saving those pennies means you will have more to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes Hull has to offer! And, Hull has a lot to offer…
Hull’s Old Town and The Deep
When it comes to things to see and do during your time in Hull, the star attraction is undoubtedly The Deep; an aquarium located a short walk from the city centre close to the cobbled streets of Hull’s Old Town. Boasting some great pubs such as the relatively new Fretwells and the well-established (and very reasonably priced) all you can eat vegetarian restaurant, Hitchcock’s; the Old Town area has witnessed a growth in irresistible independent businesses that are proving popular with locals and visitors alike. Cross the River Hull and you will arrive at The Deep with its bold architectural lines thrusting out towards the Humber Estuary. With a nod to Hull’s fishing heritage, this is a spectacular aquarium that is home to over 5000 creatures including rays, penguins and sharks!
The Deep Aquarium (source – The University of Hull)
Humber Street and the Fruit Market
The footbridge located next to The Deep connects to Hull’s newest and, arguably, coolest destination: Humber Street. Given a significant boost during Hull’s reign as the UK City of Culture in 2017, this former fruit market has been found its feet once again and has been transformed into THE destination for the arts, culture, shopping and food and drink in the city. The venues here offer everything from brunch to artisan chocolate, a tattoo studio to Hull’s very own gin distillery and even a dinosaur exhibition! Although busy during the day, this part of Hull really comes alive in the evening; especially at the weekend where the vibe is stylish and relaxed with great places to eat and drink. And, if seeing performances from world-famous singers, comedians and dancers is your thing you are only a short walk away from Hull’s brand new 3500 seat indoor events venue, The Bonus Arena.
Humber Street and the Fruit Market (source – The University of Hull)
Humber Street is right next to Hull’s Marina (source – The University of Hull)
The Avenues
On the university’s doorstep are two of Hull’s most well-known student streets: Newland and Princes Avenue. These two roads, leading from the campus to the city, are popular with both students and locals alike with a host of shops, bars, restaurants and services that cater to Hull’s large student population. The 80 Days Bier Haus is a great place to sample a range of beers and for food, The Greek Restaurant is one to check out with the spectacular Frizza Caffe Gelato the perfect spot to finish by polishing off some of their amazing ice cream desserts.
Princes Avenue (source – The University of Hull)
The Trinity Market
A trip to Hull’s recently rejuvenated Trinity Market is a must! With more eateries than you can shake a stick at, my recommendations are to grab some rich, roasted coffee from Caffeinated and utterly divine baked goods from the guys at the Flour and Feast Bakery. Roxy’s marshmallow brownie is (without exaggeration) the best I have ever tasted. And, lastly, don’t miss out on the amazing gyros from Greko; where the queues go around the corner in the hunt for the finest pork, chicken and halloumi filled pitas! As well as food and drinks, the market is home to a number of independent retailers that specialise in some of the finest and freshest products that Hull can offer.
Trinity Square and Trinity Market (source – The University of Hull)
The Humber Bridge
Just outside of the city is The Humber Bridge; an engineering masterpiece that was once the longest single span suspension bridge in the world. Walking over the bridge is a fun thing to do, giving you a great view of North Lincolnshire and back to the city of Hull. Adjacent to the bridge you can take a leisurely walk amongst the forests of the Humber Bridge Country Park; the perfect spot for some fresh air and brilliant for a big game of hide and seek!
The Humber Bridge (source – The University of Hull)
As you can see, Hull has lots going for it and I haven’t even mentioned; The Ferens Art Gallery, the patties and famous chip spice, The Streetlife Museum, England’s smallest window, The Maritime Museum, Hull Fair, Spiders nightclub, the two theatres, the fish trail, the two rugby league teams, a Championship football team and the beautiful places within easy reach of Hull including the historic town of Beverley and the East Yorkshire coast!
Chip Spice! (source – The University of Hull)
The Brynmor Jones Library at The University of Hull (source – The University of Hull)
Become a student at The University of Hull and you’ll have three years to explore so much more of the ‘friendly city’…oh, yeah…and do some studying too!
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