A range of free activities take place throughout the year, all with a maritime twist! Check this page for details about our next event
- Hands On with maritime treasures
Every Thursday, 1 - 3pm at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum
Hull Maritime volunteers are delivering object handling sessions for you to get hands on with our maritime history.
Since the 12th century when Monks from Meaux Abbey built a quay to trade their wool from, the River Hull has played an integral part in Hull’s maritime story. Using items from our handling collections we look at the goods traded, life and wildlife on the river and how the docks were expanded from the River Hull over the last 800 years. - Ravenser Odd exhibition
On display at Withernsea Library and Customer Service Centre until 3 December.
Learn more about the history and folklore of the sunken town of Ravenser Odd alongside stories from Holderness. - Celebration event with Goodwin Development Trust
Saturday 16 November, 1 - 4pm at Streetlife Museum
To find out more about the project, have a go at our games and meet some of the people involved come down to our celebration event at Streetlife Museum. - South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Saturday 23 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Hull Scrapstore
This session focusses on flags and sandcastles. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. - Tudor heritage walk with Paul Schofield
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, 11am at Queen Victoria Statue, Queen Victoria Square
This gentle tour focuses on the Tudor period, highlighting the significant impact of Henry VIII in fortifying the eastern defences of the city.
The tour will culminate at the historic South Blockhouse, where participants will learn about this hidden gem of Hull’s past and the exciting future plans for its preservation and engagement. Free and no need to book. - South Blockhouse Creative Taster Workshop
Thursday 28 November, 4 - 6pm. St Stephen’s Neighbourhood Centre, Annandale Road, Greatfield, HU9 4LA.
Join We Made This Hull to get crafty and learn about the South Blockhouse. Have a go at decorating wooden coasters based on the South Blockhouse. Suitable for families, no need to book, just turn up. - South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Saturday 7 December, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Hull Scrapstore
This session focusses on Humber Bridge. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. - South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Saturday 14 December, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Hull Scrapstore
This session focusses on The Deep. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. - Tudor heritage walk with Paul Schofield
Saturday 21 December, 11am at Queen Victoria Statue, Queen Victoria Square
This gentle tour focuses on the Tudor period, highlighting the significant impact of Henry VIII in fortifying the eastern defences of the city.
The tour will culminate at the historic South Blockhouse, where participants will learn about this hidden gem of Hull’s past and the exciting future plans for its preservation and engagement. Free and no need to book. - South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Saturday 4 January 2025, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Hull Scrapstore
This session focusses on the Humber. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. - South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Saturday 18 January, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Hull Scrapstore
This session focusses on maps and compasses. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required.
