31st March 2026
A brand-new series of guided marina tours will start this Easter, offering visitors a fresh way to explore and understand Hull’s historic waterfront.
Starting from the newly reopened Spurn Lightship, the one-hour walking tours will run every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11.30am. Led by accredited tour guides, the route covers 1.25 km and provides an in-depth look at the origins of Hull Marina, its historic role within the city’s wider port, and its transformation into the vibrant leisure destination it is today.
The tours celebrate the opening of the Spurn Lightship on Hull Marina and form part of the city’s ongoing investment in heritage, culture, and maritime storytelling.
Tickets are priced at £5, bookable in advance HERE.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council, these new tours offer a unique opportunity to discover the stories, engineering and maritime legacy that shaped Hull’s waterfront.
Visitors are encouraged to extend their maritime journey with a tour of any of Hull’s outstanding free museums and galleries, including Ferens Art Gallery, Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding Museum, Wilberforce House Museum and Ferens Art Gallery.
Gillian Osgerby, Programme Director for Hull Maritime at Hull City Council, said: "The introduction of these new marina tours marks another exciting step in sharing Hull’s rich maritime history with the public and in celebration of the Spurn Lightship’s opening on Hull Marina.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for residents and visitors to explore our historic waterfront in a new way, discover the stories that shaped the city, and enjoy the maritime heritage that makes Hull so unique."
HEY! volunteer and new volunteer tour guide, Linda, said: “I found out so much doing the training for the tour, I was amazed to learn that over two million people migrated through Hull on their way to North America.”
