Arctic Corsair
Wilberforce House, 36 High Street
Hull HU1 1NQ
Come aboard Hull's last sidewinder trawler the Arctic Corsair and let the crew take you on a guided tour (access is limited). You'll hear all about life at sea and the dangers deep sea trawlermen faced in the Icelandic fishing grounds. You can also find out more about the Arctic Corsair at the museum, which is free to enter and you do not need to book.
Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable
Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN
Burton Constable Hall is set in 300 acres of natural parkland landscaped by Capability Brown and has been the home of the Constable family for over 400 years. This truly hidden gem offers unrivalled access to more than 30 rooms and its interiors of faded grandeur are filled with collections of exquisite furniture, paintings and sculpture, a library of 5,000 books and a remarkable 18th century 'cabinet of curiosities', which contains fossils, natural history specimens and the most important collection of scientific instruments to be found in any country house.
Hull Guildhall Collection & the Hull Tapestry
Hull City Council, Guildhall
Hull HU1 2AA
The Guildhall houses a fascinating and high quality public collection that includes fine art, sculpture, furniture, civic insignia and silver.
Hull Maritime Museum
Queen Victoria Square
Hull HU1 2AA
The museum is housed in the Victorian Dock Offices in Queen Victoria Square. These nautical themed offices were designed by Christopher G Wray and originally opened in 1871. Now they display Hull's maritime activities from the late 18th century to present. Discover the whaler's craft of Scrimshaw and see a full-sized whale skeleton, alongside superb ship models and stunning artefacts from Hull's whaling, fishing and merchant trade.
Hull Remembers
22 Whitefriargate
Hull HU1 2EX
Our hands-on exhibition centre displays images of Hull at war, artefacts from WW1 & II and a number of real, deactivated, weapons which may be handled by our visitors. We also offer a free military research service and can help to decypher complicated military records. Visits from schools, college, youth groups, clubs and societies are always welcome and we are also happy to bring a selection of our favourite artefacts along to you.
Maister House
160 High Street
Hull HU1 1NL
18th-century merchant's house. Rebuilt in 1743 after a fire, this merchant's house survives from Kingston-upon-Hull's international trading heyday.
RAF Holmpton Bunker Tours
Rysome Lane, Holmpton
Withernsea HU19 2RG
The station started life in 1952 as a construction site and became operational as a 'Rotor' Radar Station in 1953. The technical site at Holmpton housed an R3 bunker comprising some 30,000sq ft of space set about 100ft below ground with the associated radars located directly above the bunker on a 36 acre secure site. RAF Holmpton offers public tours and an exhibition depicting over 50 years service of this major UK command centre. The exhibiton covers the first 25 years of radar, the subsequent use of the site for RAF Support Command and its current use today. Note: the bunker is currently closed to the public and will reopen in March 2016.
Sewerby Hall & Gardens
Church Lane, Sewerby
Bridlington YO15 1EA
Formerly gatehouses and lodge to the Grade 1 listed Georgian House of Sewerby Hall, these period properties have been carefully renovated to a very good standard, resulting in three unique detached holiday cottages. Visitors can enjoy access to Sewerby Hall and Gardens (hall open Easter to September) with its impressive historic interiors, collection of memorabilia once owned by the famous local aviator Amy Johnson and a frequently changing exhibition programme.
Skidby Windmill & Museum of East Riding Rural Life
Skidby
Cottingham HU16 5TF
Yorkshire`s last working windmill, a Grade ll listed four-sailed tower mill built in 1821 and and commanding magnificent views over the beautiful East Yorkshire Wolds. Two galleries in the attached warehouses illustrate the agricultural and rural history of the area at the East Riding Museum of Rural Life.
Spurn Lightship
Hull Marina
Hull HU1 1TJ
The Spurn Lightship guided ships safely through the treacherous River Humber for almost 50 years. Step aboard to discover how it was used as a navigational aid and find out what life was like on board.
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Museums Quarter, High Street
Hull HU1 1NQ
Climb aboard at the Streetlife Museum of Transport and enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells of the past. Experience 200 years of transport history as you walk down a 1940s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of our carriage ride.
Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House, 25 High Street
Hull HU1 1NQ
Wilberforce House Museum explores the history of slavery, abolition and the legacy of slavery today. It is the birthplace of slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce.