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in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

About Kingston upon Hull

Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant River Humber which flows into the eastern coast of England. Long known as an international port and fishing base for deep sea going vessels, Hull, with long seafaring traditions, is a lively and interesting place to visit.

There are many fine old buildings to be seen and this city boasts one of the largest Parish Churches in England. There are fine museums which display tributes to Hull's transport and archeological history as well as to its fishing and shipping industry. In the Art Galleries there are many fine paintings, sculptures and objects of historic interest to be seen and admired.

Out of the depths of the devestating bomb damage of world war two, The Port of Hull has grown and developed so much that it is now recognised as one of the United Kingdom's leading foreign trading ports.

Although Hull remains largely a major industrial and commercial city there is much for the visitor to see and enjoy. There are many miles of beautiful coastline to see and explore, in the city itself you can join in one of the many trails covering the history of fish to ale! The wonderful Futuristic Aquarium is well worth seeing and of course Hull offers every possible facility for modern day enjoyment. Worth a mention is the annually held International Sea Shanty Festival.

There is so much going on in this uniquely vibrant european city - that one could easily return home dizzy from the excitement of so many new experiences


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Kingston upon Hull

The Deep(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)Pictures
Spurn Lightship(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)Pictures
Humber Bridge Country Park(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction W)Pictures
Waters Edge Country Park(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)Pictures
Thornton Abbey(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S)Pictures
Burton Constable Country Park(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)Pictures
Beverley Minster(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NW)Pictures
Elsham Hall Country Park(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)Pictures
Hornsea Freeport(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)Pictures
Julian's Bower(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction W)Pictures
Normanby Hall(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SW)Pictures
Skipsea Castle(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction N)Pictures
The Jungle Zoo(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SE)Pictures
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SE)Pictures
Pleasure Island, Cleethorpes(19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction SE)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Kingston upon Hull

New Holland, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S)
A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull.
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Barton upon Humber, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)
This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank.
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Beverley, a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW)
This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is...
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Hornsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE)
Hornsea, is an old village and hidden behind the narrow streets that are crowded with old cottages, is the beautiful freshwater lake called Hornsea Mere.
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Withernsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction E)
Withernsea lighthouse is interestingly built in close proximity to the houses that line the streets a few hundred yards away from the sea.
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Grimsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction SE)
The Grimsby of today is in stark contrast to the days when its fleet numbered more than 700 sea going fishing vessel's, and even more with the time when it was under the rule of invading Danes.
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Cleethorpes, in the county of Lincolnshire (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction SE)
Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers.
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Driffield, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction N)
Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire.
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Humberston, in the county of Lincolnshire (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction SE)
This is a typical North East Lincolnshire Wolds town. It is also a coastal resort town with chalet parks reminiscent of the 1950's.
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Epworth, in the county of Lincolnshire (25.1 miles, 40.4 km, direction SW)
The birthplace of John Wesley and Charles Wesley, early leaders of the Methodist movement
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Donna Nook, in the county of Lincolnshire (27.3 miles, 44.0 km, direction SE)
This place takes its name from a ship once wrecked on its desolate shore. When the tide recedes the sea disappears from view beyond the muddy flats and banks of sand.
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Nearby travel help

Hull Station(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
New Holland Station(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction S)
Humberside International Airport(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction S)
M180 Junction 5(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)
M62 Junction 38(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction W)
Sheffield City Airport(49.5 miles, 79.7 km, direction SW)
Kingston upon Hull to London(155.0 miles, 249.4 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Kingston upon Hull

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Kingston upon Hull center
Clyde House Hotel(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Kingston Theatre Hotel(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Portland Hotel(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Quality Hotel Royal Hull(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Stop Inn Hull(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Campanile Hotel Hull(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
The Dorchester Hotel(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NW)
Vale Hostel(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction W)
Village Hotel & Leisure Club Hull(3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)
Best Western Willerby Manor Hotel(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)
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