2 Days In Kingston upon Hull
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Kingston upon Hull! Let Go Tripper help plan and make your 48 hours a special time.
Last updated 10th February 2024
If you have 2 days to spend in Kingston upon Hull, there are plenty of things you can do to make the most of your time there. Here are just a few suggestions:
Day 1:
- Explore the Hull Old Town - You can start by visiting the Hull Maritime Museum which will take you around 1-2 hours. Then you can explore the historic old town area with several landmarks and buildings dating back to the 16th century. You can visit the Hull Trinity House, The Hull Guildhall, and the beautiful Hull Minster Cathedral.
- Visit The Deep - One of the biggest aquariums in the UK, The Deep will take around 2-3 hours to explore. With over 5,000 sea creatures, including sharks, rays, and turtles, it's a great attraction for both kids and adults.
- Enjoy the Humber Bridge - The fifth-longest suspension bridge in the world, the Humber Bridge offers picturesque views of the River Humber. You can either cross the bridge by car or take a walk along the footpath.
Day 2:
- Go on a Hull Street Art Walking Tour – It will take you around 2 hours and give you a great appreciation of Hull's street art.
- Visit the Museums Quarter - Head to the free Wilberforce House museum to learn about William Wilberforce, a key figure in the abolition of slavery. It will take around 2 hours. Then other museums in the area include the Hull and East Riding Museum which has a fascinating displays on the city's history and settlers dating back to the Bronze Age.
- Join a Ghost Tour- Finally, you can opt to join a Hull Ghost Tour to hear scary stories that come from the centuries' long history of the city's buildings, legends, and tragedies.
When it comes to places to stay, Kingston upon Hull offers several hotels that suit different budgets along with several Airbnb options. Some suggestions include the Holiday Inn Hull Marina, Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, and Premier Inn Hull City Centre.