Granted a royal charter in 1299 by Edward I, Hull quickly became England’s principal harbour town through its exportation of wool. Though a city traditionally recognised for its industrial heritage, Hull was recently announced as the UK City of Culture for 2017, and there is great excitement about what the future might hold for this Humberside city. An injection of money has led to many of the traditional buildings being transformed into cultural hotspots. Around Hull in East Yorkshire are some of the North’s most popular retreats, from the Yorkshire Wolds to the towering cliffs of Flamborough.
Situated right next to the River Humber in the Museums Quarter is The Deep, one of the world’s premier aquariums. Here you can find over 3,500 fish including seven species of shark. The modern building is seen as a symbol of Hull’s regeneration and has appeared on a Royal Mail stamp. Another of Hull’s popular museums is the Streetlife Museum, which documents over 200 years of transport history. Only a short drive up the River Humber is what was once the world’s largest suspension bridge; the Humber Bridge. Why not hire a car in Hull and drive the 2200m that make up the world’s seventh largest suspension bridge.
