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Family days out in Hull

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Hull: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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What's on, when you need it

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9 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Hull today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKHome in Our Hearts / Дім у наших серцях · free
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12 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri10 things · Baby Bounce
  • Sat10 things · Home in Our Hearts / Дім у наших серцях
  • Sun9 things · Pumpkin Picking
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TomorrowThu 8 · 9 things onRainy days60 under a roofFree25 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 7 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in HullZoos & Wildlife Parks14Farms & Petting Farms in HullFarms & Petting Farms6Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in HullTheme Parks & Fairgrounds10Adventure Parks & High Ropes in HullAdventure Parks & High Ropes9Museums in HullMuseums6Aquariums & Sea Life in HullAquariums & Sea Life8Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in HullCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage8Steam Railways & Boat Trips in HullSteam Railways & Boat Trips5Caves, Mines & Underground in HullCaves, Mines & Underground1Observatories & Planetariums in HullObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in HullSoft Play5Trampoline Parks in HullTrampoline Parks1Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in HullLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas1Bowling in HullBowling1Escape Rooms in HullEscape Rooms2Roller & Skate Rinks in HullRoller & Skate Rinks1Arcades, VR & Gaming in HullArcades, VR & Gaming2Board Game & Play Cafés in HullBoard Game & Play Cafés6Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in HullPottery Painting & Craft Studios3Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in HullSensory Rooms & Play Sessions2Parks & Playgrounds in HullParks & Playgrounds1Country Parks & Nature Reserves in HullCountry Parks & Nature Reserves3Gardens & Arboretums in HullGardens & Arboretums2Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in HullLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides3Beaches & Coast in HullBeaches & Coast3Walking & Cycling Trails in HullWalking & Cycling Trails1Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in HullSplash Parks & Paddling Pools1Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in HullPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches4Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in HullOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails3Baby & Toddler Groups in HullBaby & Toddler Groups5Dance in HullDance2
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25

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

20

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

60

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

24

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Avenues LibraryFri 09:45Baby BounceAvenues LibraryDetails →
Sledmere EstateFri-SunBoxing Hares and Other Sledmere AnimalsSledmere Estate · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
North Lincolnshire MuseumFri-SunHome in Our Hearts / Дім у наших серцяхNorth Lincolnshire Museum · 3 daysDetails →
North Lincolnshire MuseumFri-SunUp Our RoadNorth Lincolnshire Museum · 3 daysDetails →
North Lincolnshire MuseumFri 10:30Museum MinisNorth Lincolnshire MuseumDetails →
The DeepFri-SunLagoon of Light TalkThe Deep · from 11:00 each dayDetails →
The DeepFri-SunKingdom of Ice Penguin TalkThe Deep · from 11:30 each dayDetails →
The DeepFri-SunLagoon of Light Artefact HandlingThe Deep · from 11:30 each dayDetails →

Plus 4 more events this weekend across Hull.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Beacon Hill ObservatoryBeacon Hill Observatory
  2. 02Time 4 Play Grimsby LtdTime 4 Play Grimsby Ltd
  3. 03Little Monkeys @ Active+Little Monkeys @ Active+
  4. 04Hull City HallHull City Hall
  5. 05A person sits in the cabin of a yellow digger/telescopic handler with its bucket and boom arm raised against a blue sky.Diggerland Yorkshire
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

60 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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completely free days out within 30 minutes of Hull

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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A family in festive fancy dress posing outside a bright pink outdoor cinema tent at a sports ground venue.

No. 01Beverley · from £10

Outdoor Cinema Beverley

Sing-along films under the stars on a giant screen with proper cinema sound, picnic and camping chairs in tow.

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Summer Beach Club

No. 02Sheffield

Summer Beach Club

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

Bransholme Library

No. 03Hull

Bransholme Library

A quiet, accessible spot to browse books and get online, with a hearing loop and step-free access.

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