Moscow is not Russia. London is not England. Let's accept this fact and nod our heads.
What is England like and what to expect from it...
Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford, Brighton, Plymouth... These cities are well known. Not everyone will get to them, but still heard.
We discovered a completely new and absolutely (as it seems to us) English place.
The city was founded in 1296. The population is 260,000 people. 2.5 hours by train from London or 3 by car or 12 hours by ferry from European Rotterdam or Innsbruck.
In 2017, this city is hosting the UK Year of Culture (#hull2017, #hull2017culture)
The name of this hitherto unknown place is Kingstin-upon-Hull or simply Hull, Yorkshire. Now I'll tell you what fascinating, amazing, delightful and unique this place.
The first thing that struck me was language. Since Hull is in the north of England, locals speak with a cool Northern English accent. For example, Hull [ hʌl] they pronounce it as hull/hall [ hʊl], bus [bʌs] – bus [bʊs], culture [ˈkʌl.tʃə r] – kulcher [ˈkʊl.tʃə r], pub – pub/pob, but – bot. At first, for a long time we didn’t get the hang of it, what kind of cool [bub] the guide told us about, and why it has the best beer in the city...
Since the city is small, guys traditionally take pride in all things Hull. For example,Robinson Crusoe who set sail from Hull, Luke Cambell , Olympic lightweight boxing champion,William Wilberforce , the main antagonist of slavery in Great Britain,Philip Larkin , famous publicist, novelist and poet. By what is here! According to legend! The English Civil War began (1642) because the governor mistakenly did not allow the king into the fortress. The fact that the first penny tent selling clothes by Mr. Mark and Mr. Spencor appeared in Hull (Mark & Spencor). Because you are the smallest window in England.
The town itself is unique architecture. As the city with the second largest amount of destruction from Nazi bombing after London, the streets combine Victorian, Gregorian, modern and industrial architectural styles. And after the city became a UK Cultural Center in 2017, the city also received hipster charm(no wonder they invested £80 million here)
At the same time, unlike London, Hull pleases with clean streets and pocket-friendly prices.
I’ll tell you in order: why the year of culture, where to walk, what to see, where to eat amazingly.
Year of Culture
Once every 4 years, one city is chosen in the UK to become the cultural center of the country for 365 days. Investments are coming to the city, events are coming to the city, tourists are coming to the city.
In 2013 it was announced that Hull would be next. Firstly, because the city has a rich history, secondly, it needs investment (even though the year will end, such programs have a long-term 30-year plan for the development of the city), thirdly, Hull is a harsh industrial place, and it would be It’s a good idea to raise the level of culture of the population – to involve, surprise, infect (in the good sense of the word).
Hull's Year of Culture started on 1 January 2017. On average, 8 events of different nature take place in the city every day. Everyone is involved: from schoolchildren (the school program is paralleled with events) to pensioners.
People of different levels of art with different ideas about beauty come to the city. For example, 30-year-old photographer Spencer Tunick stripped and painted 3,200 people with blue paint in various shades, called it Sea of Hull . A very impressive sight, don’t be lazy to follow the link. Or will there be an awards ceremony in Hull this year? Turner Prizes , one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art prizes. Or in September the Royal Ballet will bring its performances to the New Hull Theater
A hipster spot has emerged in the city where thousands of people gather on weekends. Fruit Market is a street that ends at Hull Marine (Hull port). This place is home to galleries, live music, boutique shops and small delicious (and quite original) cafes.
In September 2017 there will be a huge Freedom Festival , an event that will attract crowds of people.
Based on the results of the current work and the metamorphoses that have already happened to the city in Hull, the tourist flow and employment in hotels and restaurants have increased significantly. However, they are still many times more accessible and cleaner than in London.
If anyone decides to try truly English culture in 2017, then it’s time to go to Hull. By the way, you can do it in one day. Train tickets start from £22 one way.
Classic Hull
As I wrote above, Hull is a mix of architectural styles. The city center is relatively well preserved. You can walk around it on your feet in a couple of hours.
For the particularly meticulous and curious, the center has Fish Trail(Fish trail). Since the city made its living from fish for many centuries, a route was laid out in the city, marking the direction of travel with 41 species of fish (eel, cod, perch, etc.). The fish found their places on the pavement tiles or the handrail of the bridge, or on part of the wall. Following the joint, you will pass through all the most significant places in the city.
So, what are we watching? Small footnote: all museums in the city are free
Holy Trinity Church
The cathedral seems to be just a medieval church, but in fact it occupies an entire block, although it was built in 1300. The entrance is free. Gothic sculptures, huge stained glass windows, gravestones, an organ - a complete set of beauty for lovers of church architecture. Grade 1 among churches, whatever that means.
Marinetime Museum
The city is located just 20 miles from the coast, so it is not surprising that the lives of residents are inextricably linked with the sea.
The museum is housed in an old naval dock office building and chronicles the tragic evolution of the ocean, the maritime industry, and the local docks.
Inside, there are permanent collections of research on Arctic whales, fishing culture, maritime trade, and so on. And in general, it contains the history of the relationship between the inhabitants of Hull and the sea.
There is a permanent collection + temporary thematic exhibitions. It seems to me that the museum will open the eyes of many to the sea, what it is like, what it threatens, what it gives back.
Ferens Art Gallery
Located to the right of the Maritime Museum in Victoria Square. Named after its founder. The museum's collection contains a good selection of medieval European and English paintings, which are mixed with modern installations, for example, a pile of foam plastic in the central hall. The crown jewel of the collection is a painting by Rembrandt, who lived and worked in Hull for 18 months. The inspection will not take much time - about an hour.
Wilberforce House Museum
Comrade Wilburforce deserved special attention from Hull residents and tourists because he was an ardent anti-slavery fighter of his era. He represented the county in the British Parliament (since 1780), where he made a huge contribution to the liberation of people. I got goosebumps when I looked at the exhibition and read the information on the accompanying signs.
Despite the cruelty of the world, we live in an era of humanism, believe me.
The collection is located in the museum quarter. Be sure to stop by the incredibly beautiful small square garden behind the museum.
Streetlife Transport Museum
Located in the museum quarter. This is literally a Back to the Future museum.200 years of transport history and an impressive exhibition for the whole family. Sounds and smells of the past. You can walk along the street in 1940, take a photo in a carriage, and learn all about steam engines. A very, very must-see-museum.
Hull Truck Theater
Hull Modern Theatre. Located 5 minutes walk from the central train station. I am pleased with the quality of the hall, the pleasantness of the pre-show dinner and the original productions. Among the very best are Atom Mighty, Richard 3, The Baker’s Wife. Due to the actors' accents, we understood no more than 80% of the words. But the show was worth it. By the way, if you decide to go, it is better to dress more decently. Here they dress up for the theater. It doesn't go as far as evening dresses, but still not shorts.
Take seats 10 rows from the top. Because during intermission there is a welcome-drink for the upper rows. The hall is built in such a way that everything is perfectly visible even from the very last rows. Film festivals and concerts also take place here.
Aquarium Depth (The Deep) deserves special attention and text.
Hull is home to the largest aquarium on the north coast of England. The 2,500,000 liters of exhibition space is astounding. The aquarium will delight both adults and children.
The number of visitors exceeds 450K per year. This is not only an edutainment place, research takes place here. On site you will be told about the history of the evolution of aquatic flora and fauna.
Aquarium is only 15 years old. Therefore, new technologies and all that will be greeted with 3D stories, full-size models of aquatic dinosaurs and a hologram of some monster trying to break the screen in front of which you are standing. One of the pools, by the way, was designed by the main decorator of the film “Star Wars”.
There are sharks, turtles, penguins, stingrays, jellyfish, coral reefs, and the jungle of the Amazon River. By the way, each animal has its own name. There is Timothy the shark, Diana the penguin and so on. In the aquarium you can see how the fish are fed, the main thing is to first study the schedule on the website. Walk through a glass tunnel with a ton of water above you and the slowly drifting belly of a shark. E- this is a wow impression. GThe best thing is to check the schedule on the website first.
It is better to come to The Deep after 14:00 (open from 10:00 to 18:00), when the flow of school groups ends. Over the course of a year, 30,000 schoolchildren pass through The Deep. Believe me, it’s better not to go there during their excursions.
Overall, if you want to stand with your nose pressed against the glass and watch the sharks or meditate on the jellyfish in the blue water, buy a ticket for £12.50 (10% cheaper online). With this ticket you can come every day for a whole year.
At the end there is a huge gift shop. I don’t know what happens to the children there, but the adults squeal with delight. I personally came out of there with a bottle of Nemo, a watch, a turtle and some unknown striped animal. Oops!
Where did we eat
We managed to eat in two places and can confidently recommend them.
(for lunch). Take pizza with the thinnest dough and some kind of table board (a dish on the table to share among everyone), on which salad, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, hummus, toasted homemade bread and so on are served. For drinks, we chose ale and non-alcoholic ginger beer - and we were right.
(c) Photo Elena Titok
The Lion and Key publocated 20 steps from the museum quarter. He brought us there TripAdvisor and we were absolutely delighted. The best fish and chips we've ever eaten. Original design, thin glasses and beautiful cutlery... A large number of options for fish dishes. DO NOT take large portions for one person. You will be torn apart.
The order is made at the bar counter. It is better to book a table in advance (go before the museums), because the pub is always crowded.
Here…
What attracted us to Hull besides the food and culture? Probably with the spirit of the place through which From 1848 to 1914, 2 million people passed through Hull on their way from the European mainland to the Liverpool ships that sailed to the New World, where they hoped for a new life and new happiness...
When traveling along the east coast of England, you should definitely visit the distinctive seaside town of Kingston upon Hull (the British simply call it Hull).
It was founded in the 13th century and to this day has preserved the flavor and traditions of maritime affairs, attracting tourists with museums, parks, theaters and galleries.
One of the most famous attractions is the Streetlife Museum of Transport, which contains exhibits illustrating several eras of shipbuilding. In addition to ship parts, you can see ancient public transport in the museum. In the same area, not far from the coastal part of the city, next to Queen Victoria Square, is the Maritime Museum. In addition to everyday items of sailors, here you can get acquainted with the evolution of the underwater world and the history of maritime affairs.
East Park is located on Holderness Road, close to the city centre. This place is popular with both locals and tourists; children are often brought here. In the park you can look at representatives of the fauna of the region and admire the landscaped territory of a small forest.
In another part of Hull (10 min walk from the Old Town) is The Deep Aquarium. It contains a container with a volume of more than 7 million liters, filled with water and all kinds of representatives of the aquatic world. Visitors move from level to level using a special elevator.
Hull is home to the world's fifth largest single-span suspension bridge, The Humber Bridge.
Hotels
The best hotel in the city is located in the city center opposite the yacht marina. It is an old building with spacious, bright rooms with magnificent views. In addition to the restaurant, there is a bar + swimming pool, private parking.
On Tower Street, next to Myton Bridge, is the Premier Inn Hull City Center Hotel. Guests praise the hotel for its convenient location to transport, attractions and restaurants, cozy rooms and polite staff.
On Kingston Square opposite the New Theater you can stay at the Kingston Theater Hotel (3*). There are small and spacious rooms, the prices are quite reasonable. The windows overlook Hull's most beautiful square.
In another part of the city, near the station there is an old Victorian hotel. Inside, despite the authentic facade, the hotel is completely modern, the leisure center and swimming pool on site deserve positive reviews from visitors.
How to get there?
The city is located near the confluence of the River Hull and the Humber Estuary, 40 km from the North Sea. Those who prefer sea travel can choose a route to Hull from the port in Rotterdam.
From the capital of England, trains depart from Kings Cross station every 2 hours (the journey takes 2.5 hours) to Hall station. A ticket costs approximately £55. There are also constant buses from London; the journey will take a little over 5 hours, but will cost 17-18 pounds.
From Hull's nearest airport, Humberside Airport, you can get into the city in 50 minutes and £6.
The train journey from Manchester takes just over 2 hours and costs £38. The railway station is located in the west of Kingston upon Hull, adjacent to it on the north side is the bus station.
Kingston upon Hull (eng. Kingston upon Hull), you can find the name Hull or Hull in old literature, is a city in England, located on the River Hull, in the county of Yorkshire. The city's population is just over 250 thousand inhabitants. Kingston upon Hull is located just 35 kilometers from the North Sea.
The city originated from the monastery of Meaux, which was founded in 1293 by King Edward I. Kingston upon Hull has had many names throughout its long history: a city with frequent fairs, a port with military warehouses, a trading center, a whaling center and fisheries, a major industrial center. The city has been an important port since ancient times; English wool has been exported from here since the early Middle Ages. Hull's main trade relations were with Scotland and Northern Europe: Scandinavia, the Baltic. In addition, trade was carried out with France, Spain and Portugal. Hull was also the center of inland and coastal trade throughout Great Britain. In 1897, the district of Kingston upon Hull received a charter, according to which it had the right to call itself a “city”.
With the start of industrial development in northern England in the 18th century, Hull, a small fishing and trading port, began to prosper. Extensive construction of docks and other facilities began in 1775. Significant modernization took place during the 19th century.
Today, Kingston upon Hull is a city with a well-developed economy and culture. For a long time, the basis of the city's economy was the fishing industry. It decreased significantly in the 1970s, but this does not prevent the city from remaining a fairly busy port, which has a ferry connection with continental Europe. Large food company Cranswick plc has its headquarters in Kingston upon Hull.
The University of Hull was founded in the city in 1927. Although it was founded after the 1st World War, it is often referred to as a "red brick university" in the broad sense of the term. In 1954, the university received a Royal Charter allowing it to award academic degrees. The Brynmawr Jones Library was built in 1960. The main campus is located along the Cottingham road to the northwest of the city, and there is another smaller campus in the nearby town of Scarborough. The main campus is also home to the Hull York Medical School, a joint project with the University of York.
Thanks to its cultural heritage, the city has a developed tourism sector. This is facilitated by diverse architecture, beautiful parks and squares, many statues and modern sculptures. The main tourist attraction is the historical Old Town and the Museum Quarter.
The Museum Quarter is in the heart of Hull's Old Town. Among the local museums are the Arctic Corsair museum ship, the Streetlife Museum of Transport and the archaeological Hull and East Riding Museum, which houses the largest ancient boat found in Britain. Outside the Museum Quarter is the Ferens Art Gallery and one of the most visited places in Hull, the Deep Aquarium, which is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It opened in the spring of 2002 in an avant-garde-style building by architect Terry Farrell.
The aquarium is both educational and entertaining, offering a variety of educational exhibitions that present to the public the life of the inhabitants of the world's oceans. New technologies, interactive and audiovisual presentations are actively used. The Deep Aquarium is divided into thematic zones dedicated to the World Ocean and its history: the Big Bang and the formation of the universe, the Coral World, Endless Oceans, the Northern Seas, the Arctic - the Kingdom of Ice, the Blue Abyss - life at great depths, Reflections - the world of the ocean through the eyes of a diver . The Deep Aquarium is home to more than 3,500 fish, including sharks and rays. A stunning display that includes Europe's deepest aquarium with the deepest tunnel at the bottom and a transparent elevator that moves inside the aquarium. Visitors can easily travel from a shallow coral lagoon to the murky ocean depths and from the equatorial tropics to the frozen poles. The total volume of water in the aquarium is about 2.5 million liters, it contains 87 tons of salts.
Kingston upon Hull is home to the famous Hull Fair, the largest and one of the oldest in Europe.
In this medieval city you can visit the Church of the Holy Trinity, an ancient but still active school of navigation - Trinity House, the home of the famous early 19th century church leader W. Wilberforce, who fought the slave trade, an arts center, and art galleries.
The Humber River Bridge, built in 1971, is also a famous landmark. The length of this bridge is 1410 meters, it is the longest bridge in England.
Hull was once a famous fishing town. The central part of the town is occupied by restored docks, and through the ancient quarters, which appeared in the Middle Ages, there are streets paved with stone, along which unusual red brick mansions were built. The Fish Trail street received its name for the pavement lined with metal figurines of fish.
The Maritime Museum is located in Victoria Square. The National Maritime Museum was officially established by an Act of Parliament in 1934 and opened to the public in 1937. It houses the world's most important museum holdings of British maritime history, including maritime art, cartography, manuscripts, ship models and drawings, scientific and navigational instruments, timekeeping and astronomy (housed in the observatory). The museum also houses the world's largest reference library of maritime historical literature (100,000 volumes), including books dating back to the 15th century.
The Elizabethan building houses the “Hands of History” exhibition, which includes ancient household items from the townspeople.
In the very center of the historical part of the city you can see the rich mansion of William Wilberforce. This is a real museum of antiquity. The rooms on the second floor are furnished as they were more than 300 years ago. This building has long been the ancestral seat of the Wilberforce family, the head of which was William's great-grandfather. William Wilberforce himself went down in history as a famous anti-slavery fighter. William Wilberforce, a Hull native from a family of merchants, went down in history as a famous anti-slavery fighter. After graduating from Cambridge, William became involved in politics, and already in 1784 he gave one of the first public speeches in York, which delighted listeners. From 1785 the young orator fought against the slave trade as one of the members of Pitt's government. Wilberforce's speeches were not to the liking of many; the politician received threats from slave traders so often that from 1792 armed guards were constantly assigned to him. Wilberforce's work resulted in the passage of the Slave Trade Prohibition Bill (1807). In his memory, the museum exhibits include shackles that were used to chain slaves. It also houses an unusual collection of Victorian dolls.
The English city of Kingston upon Hull is located in the area of the River Hull, which divides it into western and eastern parts. To connect the Old and New Towns, the Scale Lane drawbridge was built on the River Hull.
It has the shape of a giant comma and a very unusual sliding mechanism design. Like any other drawbridge, Scale Lane allows ships passing on the River Hull, but does not rise up, but turns towards the shore. Thanks to this unusual design, pedestrians do not need to leave Scale Lane while it is moving. People can remain on the bridge and calmly watch the ships passing by. A beautiful park with landscape design was laid out next to the bridge. The shape of the comma made it possible to organize two separate traffic lanes on the bridge, and to equip a large recreation area with benches in the central part. When darkness falls, the Scale Lane Bridge turns on with colorful lights.
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Hull - officially Kingston upon Hull - was primarily a seafaring town, founded as a seaport by Edward I before 1299. It quickly became England's main harbor and was still a viable garrison when the gates closed on Charles I in 1642. This was the first major act and was followed by the Civil War. Fishing and navigation have always had an important place here, and today the city remains a bastion of strong preservation of its heritage.
The city retains its appeal to visitors - with the picturesque The Deep Aquarium, an excellent selection of free local museums and a revitalized Old Town area, it'll make you want to spend at least a couple of days here to see all the locals have to offer. Kingston upon Hull's most famous adopted son, the poet and university librarian Philip Larkin, was certainly being overly stingy when he wrote: "I think I can tell you only one good thing about Hull... it is very flat and good for cycling." .
Although, in addition to the museums, there are the city's wonderful historic pubs, unique white telephone boxes and a variety of festivals and fairs, which Kingston upon Hull puts on with great flair. Examples include the colossal traveling Hull Fair (October), the Hull Literary Festival (June) and the Hull Jazz Festival (August).
Arrival, information and accommodation in Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull station is in the west of the city on the main road to Ferensway, with a bus station directly to the north. Drivers should drive to the St. Stephen's car park or Princess Cay Shopping Centre. The tourist office is located on Paragon Street, Queen Victoria Square (Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.00, Sunday 11.00-15.00).
They offer guided tours around the Old Town (April-October, Monday-Saturday 2pm, Sunday 11am; £3) from their office, and you can also pick up an interesting 'Fish Trale' leaflet here ) to make a journey on your own, the description of which is impeccably written. There is a wide range of accommodation available, including several small hotels in the center and budget chains Ibis, Campanile and Holiday Express. You can get special weekend discounts through the travel office (from around £25 per person per night).
Kingston upon Hull has dozens of pubs and cafe bars in the city centre, the best of which are listed on the Hull Ale Trail leaflet available from the tourist office. Nightlife is centered on Pearson Park, just north of the center (take a taxi), and Princes Avenue is lined with popular café bars and restaurants. Visit the superb Hull Truck Theater Company, where many of John Godber's plays were first staged. The new theater building has been located at 50 Ferensway since 2009.
- Hotels Kingston upon Hull (England)
1). Holiday Inn Hull Marina Hotel– Smart, bright rooms in the best hotel in the city center overlook the marina. There is parking, a restaurant and bar plus an indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. They serve good breakfast buffets. Location: Castle Street;
2). Kingston Theater Hotel– Simple but worth the money hotel rooms in the most beautiful square in the city, opposite the New Theater in Kingston upon Hull. For a city centre, it's quiet and with a little more money you can get a larger Victirian Suites. Location: 1-2 Kingston Square;
3). Hotel Quality Royal– An original Victorian hotel near the station, completely refurbished, with a good leisure center and swimming pool. Location: 170 Ferensway.
Sights of Kingston upon Hull
Central Princes Dock sets the tone for Kingston upon Hull's modern redevelopment, the waters now lined with landscaped brick promenades and cafe bars overlooking Princes Quay, a multi-storey, gleaming glass shopping center next to the marina. yachts (marina). To the north is the massive St Stephen's Building, which houses a new transport hub and shopping complex that leads to Ferensway.
The city's maritime heritage is presented at the Maritime Museum (Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.00, Sunday 13.30-16.30; free). It is located in the neoclassical head office of the former City Docks office, in Queen Victoria Square. The city's main source of wealth in the 18th and 19th centuries was whaling, and in the museum you can see a whale skeleton, a whale oil cauldron and an elegant collection of carved trinkets (whale bone and teeth) along with ship models, old photographs and Eskimo cultural objects. .
Leaving Queen Victoria Square and onto the pedestrianized Whitefriargate, after about 200 yards turn right onto Trinity House Lane to see the Holy Trinity (Tuesday 11am-2pm, Wednesday and Friday 12pm- 15.00, Thursday 13.00-15.00, Saturday 9.00-12.00; free) is one of the most beautiful parish churches in the country, notable for its early brick transepts and chancel. Trinity Square has long been the site of markets. There is an indoor Trinity Market (Monday-Saturday 7.30-17.00) and a farmers market in the square, which runs on the second and fourth Friday of the month.
Near South Church Side is one of Kingston upon Hull's most revered relics - the Old Grammar School, a red brick building built in 1583 that also served as the town's Merchant Adventurers' Hall. Two blocks east, towards the River Hull, you'll find the Museums Quarter (all institutions Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1:30-4:30pm; free) and High Street, which has become the Old Town Conservation District. city thanks to the scattering of former merchant houses and narrow cobbled alleys.
At its northern end stands the former home of William Wilberforce House, which contains some striking artifacts on the subject of slavery and its abolition, a cause with which he was involved most of his life. Next door is Street-life, a museum dedicated to the history of transport in the region and focusing on the 1930s streetscape - reconstructed shops, a railway goods yard, bicycle and motor workshops. Here you can experience the atmosphere of a 19th-century carriage ride, listen to recorded conversations on the Kingston upon Hull tram and learn about the rules of bicycle polo that are on offer.
While this museum is good, the adjoining Hull and East Riding Museum is even better, with many creative displays including a life-size mammoth and an Iron Age village you can walk through to see some amazing exhibits, for example , to recreations of Celtic funerals, unique wooden figures from Roos Carr and picturesque Roman mosaics. In the transparent glass chamber you can see the Hasholme boat, a 12.5 meter long oak cargo ship approximately 2,300 years old, salvaged from the river.
Stretching out from the headland overlooking the River Humber, The Deep Aquarium (daily 10am-6pm; closes 5pm) is a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. Its educational exhibits and videos are housed inside a 9-metre deep, 7.6 million liter video tank filled with sharks, rays and octopuses. You can travel through all levels and see everything from a deep sea research station to the icy cold Polar Gallery, and then return via an underwater elevator.
The Twilight Zone will take you even further into the depths of the ocean, where you will come face to face with the inhabitants of the deep waters. Finally, speedboats depart from Nelson Street Pier, opposite the Minerva pub, and take you along the Humber River to the docks or under the Humber Bridge, with a choice of tours or parasailing (£30). Departures every weekend, bank holidays and school holidays, but best to call first.
Food in Kingston upon Hull (England)
1). Cerçitti's Restaurant“Down on the eastern edge of the marina, it's a leader in local seafood. Closed on Sundays and lunchtime. Expensive. Location: 10 Nelson Street;
2). Restaurant Mimosa– Friendly Turkish restaurant with charcoal grill, located approximately 1.5 miles from the center. There are regular bus services along Beverley Road from the train stations. Prices are moderate. Location: 406-408 Beverley Road;
3). Cafe Pave– Pearson Park's best modern lounge with several outdoor tables, reasonably priced food, and jazz concerts on Sunday afternoons. Prices are moderate. Location: 16-20 Princes Avenue;
4). Cafe Studio– Go up to the floor above the gift shop, opposite Trinity Church, and enter the walled painted garden where you'll find a range of wonderful lunches and snacks. They also serve vegan and special diet meals. Only during the daytime. Closed on Sundays. Inexpensive. Location: King Street;
5). Restaurant Taman Ria Tropicana– Choose your rendang from all the laksa at this nice, authentic Malaysian/Indonesian restaurant where all hot dishes are under £10. Closed on Mondays. Prices are moderate. Location: 45-47 Princes Avenue;
6). Pub George– This pub is on a street in Kingston upon Hull with the most intricate name and has the smallest window in England, if you can find it. Location: The Land of Green Ginger;
7). Pub Minerva– Classic pub with cozy corners, outdoor seating and cheap food. Location: Corner of Nelson Street and Humber Dock Street;
8). Ye Olde White Harte Pub– Has a history dating back to the 17th century. Evidence of this is the huge fireplaces and the skull behind the bar, discovered during the renovation. There is a very nice beer garden in the courtyard. Location: 25 Silver Street.
