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Things to see in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom): 61 places and when to go
Kingston upon Hull is a city in United Kingdom with around 302,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 61 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Architecture (11), Wildlife (11). The best known are Humber Bridge, Beverley Minster and Hull Minster. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.7504, -0.33
- Population
- About 302,000
- Places
- 61 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Architecture (11) · Wildlife (11) · Museums and art (9) · Nature (9) · Hiking (8)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 136 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kingston upon Hull
The places in and around Kingston upon Hull, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Humber BridgeSuspension bridge near Kingston upon Hull, England9.3 km
- Beverley MinsterChurch in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- Hull MinsterChurch building in Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, England, UK1.0 km
- Driffield CastleMotte-and-bailey castle in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK30 km
- Hull Maritime MuseumMaritime museum in Kingston upon Hull, England923 m
- Ferens Art GalleryArt gallery in Hull, United Kingdom1.0 km
- Meaux AbbeyFormer Cistercian abbey in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK9.9 km
- The DeepWith kids · Wildlife1.3 km
- Bethells BridgeSwing bridge on the Driffield Navigation in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England22 km
- Bettison's FollyFolly tower in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK21 km
- Burton Constable HallGrade I listed historic house museum in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom11 km
- Fort PaullFormer military museum in Paull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK7.8 km
- Killingholme High LightLighthouse in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, UK14 km
- Killingholme South Low LighthouseLighthouse in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, UK14 km
- Paull LighthouseLighthouse in Paull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK7.2 km
- Spurn LightshipHistory · Museums and art1.2 km
- St Charles Borromeo, HullGrade I listed catholic church in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England,UK715 m
- Beverley FriaryBuilding in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- Baysgarth House MuseumArchaeological and Social History Museum in North Lincolnshire, UK11 km
- Black Mill, BeverleyMill building in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- St Mary Magdalene and St Helena's Church, NunkeelingChurch building in Bewholme, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK21 km
- Haltemprice PrioryFormer Augustinian monastery in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK6.2 km
- Hibaldstow BridgeGrade II listed bridge in Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, UK30 km
- Hornsea MuseumLocal museum in Hornsea, England, United Kingdom21 km
And the other 37, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Hull and East Riding Museum, Streetlife Museum of Transport, Humber Street Gallery, Wilderspin National School
- Architecture: Lelley Windmill, Skidby Windmill
- History: Beverley Bar, Pelham's Pillar, Beverley Market Cross, Tranby Croft
- Nature: North Cave Wetlands, Killingholme Haven Pits, Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit, North Cliffe Woods, North Newbald Becksies, Rifle Butts Quarry, Skerne Wetlands, Snakeholme Pastures, YWT Kilnsea Wetlands
- Temples: St John of Beverley Church, Beverley, St Leonard's Church, Scorborough, St Mary and St Joseph's Church, Hedon
- With kids: Animal Education centre
- Food and drink: Atom Beers, Belschnickel Brewery, Lincolnshire Craft Beers, Skidbrooke Cyder Company, Minerva Hotel, Yorkshire Brewhouse
- Hiking: E2 (Humber Bridge), E2 European long distance path, King Charles III England Coast Path: Easington to Filey Brigg, Trans-Pennine Trail (Hull to Hornsea, Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull), Viking Way (Barton-upon-Humber to Barnetby), Wilberforce Way, Yorkshire Wolds Way
When to go to Kingston upon Hull
The best time to visit Kingston upon Hull is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:44
- FebPossible9:30
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:41
- JunBest time16:48
- JulBest time16:20
- AugBest time14:36
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:13
- NovBetter not8:14
- DecPossible7:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. In April, 61 of the 61 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kingston upon Hull
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Withernsea9 places24 km
- Cleethorpes14 places29 km
- Scunthorpe14 places29 km
- Bridlington21 places39 km
- Goole17 places41 km
- Louth13 places50 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kingston upon Hull?
The best known: Humber Bridge, Beverley Minster, Hull Minster, Driffield Castle, Hull Maritime Museum. In all, 61 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kingston upon Hull?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12.
How do you get to Kingston upon Hull?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 136 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kingston upon Hull as the destination and these 61 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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