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. - South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Saturday 26 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Hull Scrapstore
This session focusses on Hull Artefacts/Archaeology. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. - Ravenser Odd Flag Making workshop
Monday 28 October, 11am - 1pm at Withernsea Library
Join Square Peg artists at Withernsea Library for a creative workshop exploring life in the lost island of Ravenser Odd. Using mixed media techniques you will create flags for the sunken town. No need to book, just turn up. - South Blockhouse Creative Taster Workshop
Tuesday 29 October, 3 - 5pm. Bransholme Library, Goodhart Road, Bransholme, HU7 4EF.
Join We Made This Hull to get crafty and learn about the South Blockhouse. Have a go at creating South Blockhouse themed 3D tiles. Suitable for families, no need to book, just turn up. - Coding with Hull Maritime
Thursday 31 October, 10am and 11.30am at Ferens Art Gallery
Join us for a session filled with creativity, collaboration and coding at the Ferens Art Gallery.
Sphero’s remarkable programmable BOLTS are robotic balls designed for exploration and experimentation. Following the launch of our exhibition Waves of Wonder, in this workshop participants will be challenged to programme a Sphero BOLTs LED screen to create artworks and animation inspired by the sea.
The workshop is suitable for children aged 7+ and all children will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please book your free space here. - Scrap Sea Monsters - Relaxed Event
Friday 1 November,10am – 12noon at Streetlife Museum Education Room
A quiet craft session designed for people who are disabled, neurodivergent or experience anxiety.
This is a quiet craft session with limited numbers, designed for people who are disabled, neurodivergent or experience anxiety, who would find it difficult to attend Hull Maritime’s drop-in family craft sessions. In the session, families can have a go at scrap modelling themed around sea monsters.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-booking is essential, and places are limited. Please book your space here. - Scrap Sea Monsters
Friday 1 November,1 - 3pm at Streetlife Museum Education Room
Let your imagination go wild and create your very own scrap sea monster from a selection of recycled materials. This is a drop-in, family event open to all ages. No need to book, just turn up. - South Blockhouse Creative Taster Workshop
Saturday 2 November, 10am - 12noon. Victoria Dock Village Hall, Southbridge Road, Victoria Dock, HU9 1TL.
Join We Made This Hull to get crafty and learn about the South Blockhouse. Have a go at crafting a piece of Soap Scrimshaw, using the South Blockhouse as inspiration. Everyone welcome, children must be accompanied by a grown up. Limited places, please reserve your free space by emailing: info@vdvh.co.uk. - Routes into the Past Celebration Event
Saturday 2 November, 1 - 4pm. Rooted in Hull, St Peter Street.
Everyone is invited to the 'Routes into the Past' celebration event! The afternoon will be jam packed with lots to enjoy including:
Join Peter Conolly from Humber Field Archaeology talking about what we've learned over the project and discussing Hull's fascinating history.
Natalie O'Brien will discuss Hull's food past and present and what soldiers in the South Blockhouse would have been having for tea.
Local historian Mike Covell will be talking about Hull at the time of the South Blockhouse.
Skits from Hull Community Theatre with music from The May Geslins.
Artwork from artist Helen Gill and project participants. And of course, Rooted's pizzas! - South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Saturday 9 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Hull Scrapstore
This session focusses on painting/drawing and murals. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. - South Blockhouse Creative Taster Workshop
Thursday 7 November, 12noon - 2.30pm. St John’s Church, Rosemead Street, HU9 2TB.
Join We Made This Hull to get crafty and learn about the South Blockhouse. Have a go at creating coasters using the South Blockhouse footprint (clover shape) as a motif. No need to book, just turn up. - 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. - 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. - 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.
