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Things to do in Hull with kids

Hull waterfront skyline seen across the Humber estuary, with Hull Minster tower, the tidal surge barrier and The Deep

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VisitKids has checked family days out in and around Hull, each with its own page. Top 3 picks: The Deep, Hull Maritime Museum and Streetlife Museum. Top free pick: the four Hull Museums venues, free for everyone. Top rainy day pick: The Deep, an indoor aquarium where adults pay £24 and children aged 3 to 15 pay £18. Check the dates: the Hull Museums venues close from 24 to 28 December and on 1 January.

Top picks in and around Hull

  • The Deep: sharks, jellyfish and Gentoo penguins. Under 3s go free, and each standard paid ticket is an Annual Pass. Some areas are dark and noisy, and there is no pram storage.
  • Hull Maritime Museum: free, with whale skeletons and a planetarium show at £2 for adults and £1.50 for under 16s. Hull Museums advises a free timed ticket, and walk-up entry is available daily.
  • Streetlife Museum, Old Town: a free transport museum with a 1940s high street and a vintage tram. Some parts are reached only by steps.
  • Hull and East Riding Museum, Old Town: free, with a life-size woolly mammoth and an Iron Age village. Some galleries are dark.
  • William’s Den, near North Cave: indoor and outdoor adventure play built from wood, rocks, sand and water. On 13 November the ticket shop said pushchair frames cannot go into the Indoor Den.

Free days out in and around Hull

  • Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum, Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding Museum: free for everyone. Streetlife’s car ride costs £1.
  • Champney Treasure House Museum, Beverley: a free museum and art gallery with costumes to try. It is closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
  • Beverley Minster, Beverley: normal entry is free, with donations invited. At its Christmas Tree Festival, 4 to 13 December 2026, adults pay £6 and accompanied under 18s go free.
  • The parks and open spaces below list no entry charge, though some activities there cost extra.

See our guide to free things to do in Hull with kids.

Rainy day ideas in and around Hull

  • Little Astronauts, Prospect Shopping Centre: space-themed soft play. Over 2s pay £9.95 off-peak, and adults pay too, from £2.50. An adult aged 16 or over must supervise.
  • Rock Up Hull, St Stephen’s Shopping Centre: climbing walls and soft play. Standard climbing is for age 4 and up. It is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays in term time.
  • East Riding Leisure Haltemprice, Anlaby: two pools. General swimming cannot be booked, and the timetable often changes at short notice. In the main pool, one adult aged 16 or over can supervise one child under 4, or two children aged 4 to 7.

See our guide to rainy day things to do in Hull with kids.

Hull with toddlers and under 5s

  • Ferens Art Gallery: Explore Art is a ground floor gallery designed for children aged 0 to 5. Most artworks must not be touched.
  • Hull Central Library, Albion Street: free under 5s sessions in term time, with no need to book. It is closed on Sundays.
  • Rock Up Hull: morning Toddler Climb sessions for walking children under 5 cost £11.95.

See our guide to things to do in Hull with toddlers.

Parks, walks and open spaces

  • East Park: a large play area and a free Animal Education Centre, open daily from 10.30am to 3.45pm, last entry 3pm. The council’s provisional park hours are 8am to 4pm.
  • West Park: a large play area, a skate park and a wildlife aviary. Its water play area and paddling pool are summer only.
  • Pearson Park: a Victorian park with a play area and a lake. In July 2026 the council reported blue-green algae in the pond, so follow any signs there.
  • Pickering Park: a free aviary with meerkats, open every day from 10.30am to 3.45pm, last admission 45 minutes before closing. School visits get exclusive access, so ring before a weekday trip. Keep small children close by the lake.
  • Humber Bridge Country Park, Hessle: free woodland trails by the bridge. Only the Hessle Foreshore entrance is step-free, and the council asks everyone to keep out of the ponds.
  • Beverley Westwood, Beverley: open common pasture with views of the Minster. Cattle and sheep may graze until the grazing season closes in December.

See our guide to parks and playgrounds in Hull.

Additional needs friendly days out

  • The Deep: Tranquil Tuesdays every term-time Tuesday from 3pm, sensory packs to borrow and a Changing Places toilet. The fire alarm uses flashing lights.
  • Hull Maritime Museum: a visual story, ear defenders to borrow and a Changing Places toilet.
  • Little Astronauts: SEND sessions every Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm for ages 1 to 12, with no music and lower volume.
  • East Park: an Adapted Cycling Scheme, booked in advance by phone. Carers cycle free.

See our guide to SEN and autism-friendly days out in Hull.

Christmas in and around Hull

  • Hull New Theatre: The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan plays on selected dates from 10 to 31 December 2026. Booking and facility fees may apply.
  • William’s Den: the paid Christmas Experience runs on selected dates from 28 November to 24 December 2026. On 13 November the calendar showed no opening days from 16 to 26 November.
  • Burton Constable Hall, Burton Constable, near Skirlaugh: the Hall is closed from 2 to 20 November 2026. Its Christmas season runs from 21 November to 20 December 2026, with paid entry.

See our guide to Christmas days out in Hull with kids.

Closed days and Christmas opening

  • Sundays: Hull Central Library and Champney Treasure House Museum close.
  • Christmas: the Hull Museums venues close from 24 to 28 December and on 1 January. The Deep closes on 24 and 25 December.
  • Winter: Burton Constable Hall closes from 21 December 2026 to 19 March 2027.
  • Not published when we checked: Christmas arrangements for several places, including Hull Central Library and the parks. Check each venue page.

Every place in and around Hull in one list

Our Hull search lists every venue, including those in Hessle, Anlaby, Beverley, Burton Constable and North Cave.

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Getting around Hull with children

  • On foot: Ferens Art Gallery and Hull Maritime Museum face each other across Queen Victoria Square. Streetlife and the Hull and East Riding Museum are in the Old Town’s Museums Quarter.
  • Free parking: William’s Den, Burton Constable Hall and East Riding Leisure Haltemprice list free parking.

Frequently asked questions

What is free for kids in Hull?

Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum, Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding Museum are free for everyone. The parks list no entry charge.

What can we do in Hull with kids on a rainy day?

Try The Deep, the Hull Museums venues, Little Astronauts or Rock Up Hull.

How much does The Deep cost?

Adults pay £24 and children aged 3 to 15 pay £18, and under 3s go free. Each standard paid ticket gives the people pictured on it free returns for 12 months.

Is Beverley near Hull?

Yes. Beverley Minster, Beverley Westwood and Champney Treasure House Museum are in Beverley, and our Hull search includes them.

Where are the Changing Places toilets?

The Deep, Hull Maritime Museum, East Park and Champney Treasure House Museum list one. The Hull and East Riding Museum has none, and names the Guildhall as the nearest.

Last updated: 13 November 2026.

Checked on 13 November 2026 against the official websites, through our Hull venue pages. Prices and opening times change, so check before you travel.

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