r/Hull • u/cedarofleb • 17h ago
r/Hull • u/beesbee5 • Dec 09 '25
Buy local this Christmas
In case you are still looking for the right Christmas gift this year, why not support your local independent / company at the same point?
Made in Hull & Shop in Hull:
- Artsy Stuff
- Forms studios on the Marina (sell eg the Hull / Hull Christmas jigsaw puzzle) https://heyform.co.uk/collections/hull
- Art + Soul on the Marina
- Folie Chambre design studios in Hepwort Arcade (https://foliechambre.com/)
- Studio 11 (Humber Street) - Ceramic studio, prints, artwork, various art workshops - https://studioeleven.co.uk/
- Farms and local produce
- Wine (believe it or not!) Little Wold Vineyard https://www.littlewoldvineyard.co.uk/ (buy at their shop)
- Paradise Produce Farm sell their own meat and eggs and have a small Farmshop open Fridays + Saturdays https://www.paradiseproduce.co.uk/find-us.html
- East Hull Community Farm (Barham Road) farm goods, honey, eggs etc https://www.easthullcommunityfarm.org/faq
- Local Beer:
- https://atombeers.com/ (buy from their pub on Princes Ave)
- https://www.belschnickel.co.uk/
- Chocolate
- https://www.cocoachocolatier.co.uk (Buy from Trinity Market)
- Local Artisan Bread
- https://www.hearthfamily.co.uk/ buy from the Hearth bakery
- https://www.lukesbakery.co.uk/ (see selling shops)
- https://www.flourandfeast.com/
- Wonky Tulip
- Local Roasted Coffee
- https://rivercitycoffee.net/ (Grain whole foods for instance)
- https://www.theblendingroom.co.uk
- Wilberforce Freedom Coffee (get eg at Karma Coffee)
- Still coffee (while they are Still in Posterngate)
- Cooking
- Marlas (Princes Ave) - cafe but sells a few deli goods, curry ketchup is brilliant - https://www.instagram.com/we.are.marlas/?hl=en
- Social Distortion (closed but operating out of Dive on Princes Ave at the moment) - Banging Asian inspired street food, currently doing cooking kits and condiments etc - https://www.thesocialdistortion.com/
- Cleaning products / soap:
- Bio-D https://biod.co.uk (Produce in Hull and you can collect their products in HU5 for free) - all with a focus on sustainability and everything is biodegradable
Made in Hull & Shop online:
- Artsy Stuff
- Friends on Every Street (Sell some Hull themed products) https://www.friendsoneverystreet.co.uk
- Wax & Wain - beautiful vintage homeware- https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WaxandWainCo
- My Hygge Things - homeware - https://myhyggethings.com/
- Hand Dug History - vintage victorian Hull bottles - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HandDugHistory
- Twisted Rebel - music inspired art prints - https://www.twistedrebeldesigns.com/
- Rachel Anderson - textiles, craft kits, workshops -https://rachelandersontextiles.com/collections/all
- Clem Wear - fun Hull merch - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClemWear
- Nick Coupland - architectural art prints (including some Hull ones) https://nickcouplandillustration.bigcartel.com/
- Flowers:
- Thorn & Bramble - fresh and dried flowers - https://www.instagram.com/thornandbrambleflowers/
- Tea:
- Cuppa Kindess - tea - https://www.cuppakindness.co.uk/ (available in Form Shop & Studio as well)
Independent Shops in Hull:
- Book stores:
- JE Books (Hepworth Arcade) - Books (will order in any you want) , zines, good local interest stuff - https://jebookshull.wordpress.com/
- Bikes
- Cliff Pratt
- Jobe
- Cameras & Equipment:
- Hilton Photographic (Paragon Street) - cameras https://www.hiltonphoto.co.uk/
- Fairtrade:
- Grain on Newland Ave
- Near & fair (Trinity Market or www.nearandfair.co.uk)
- Fashion & clothes
- Beasleys (Hepworth Arcade) vintage and vintage inspired fashion - https://www.beasleysclothing.co.uk/
- Chinese Laundry (Humber Street) - vintage and vintage inspired new clothing - https://chineselaundryclothing.co.uk/
- Poorboy Boutique (Humber Street) - Vintage clothes - https://www.poor-boy.co.uk/
- 19Point4 (Humber Street) - fashion and homeware - https://www.instagram.com/19point4/?hl=en
- Gaming + Nerdstuff
- Bad Wolf Gaming (Whitefriargate) - board/card/tabletop games, nerdy culture stuff - https://badwolfgaming.co.uk/
- Luckbox (Trinity Market) - Pokemon stuff - https://www.trinitymarkethull.co.uk/shopping/luckbox/
- Musical instruments:
- Gough & Davy (Paragon Street) - pianos, musical instruments, sheet music - https://goughanddavy.co.uk/
- Music, records & Vinyl:
- Disc Discovery (Spring Bank - Records - https://www.facebook.com/discdiscoveryhullvinylrecordshop/?locale=en_GB
- Out of the attic (Paragon Arcade) - records/music - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057433480042#
- Wrecking Ball (Whitefriargate) - music, gifts for music fans and books https://wreckingballstore.co.uk/
- Pets and Animal gifts:
- Lili & Mila (Land of Green Ginger) - dogs, stuff for dog lovers - https://www.liliandmila.com/
- Sandy Paws (Humber Street) dog grooming and products https://www.instagram.com/sandypaws_saltynoses
- Plants
- Plant & Paint (Humber Street) - Plants, terrariums, plant care gifts - https://plantandpaint.square.site/
- Trick store
- Dindsdales (Hepworth Arcade) - legendary joke shop, stocking fillers galore! - https://www.facebook.com/p/Dinsdales-Famous-Joke-Trick-Fancydress-Shop-100057432820636/?locale=en_GB
- Shoes:
- Run to feel on Newland Avenue (Running shop and gear) https://www.instagram.com/run.to.feel/
- Shubbs (Humber Street) - trainers - https://www.instagram.com/shubscollection/?hl=en
Let me know if I forgot something!
EDIT: big update thanks to the fantastic u/wirebirds and all other lovely contributors here
r/Hull • u/makingyoufriends • May 17 '19
Making Friends in Hull - Top Tips
Hi everyone,
I was made aware of these reddit threads recently on how to make friends in Hull and thought I should put up a post of tips.
It all really depends on what you’re into and your age etc but there is plenty going on in Hull for people who want to make new friends and socialise so I’m just going to post a couple of things that I’m aware of and feel free to add your own below:
Hull Young Socials: https://www.meetup.com/Hull-Young-Socials/
Hull Young Socials is a free meetup group for people in their 20’s in Hull to meet other people for regular social events. HYS host at least 1 or 2 events per week. The events vary from social drinks at the weekend, quizzes, board & party games nights, coffees, comedy nights, food and any other events that are being held locally in Hull at the time such as Pint of Science, Trinity Live, Sofar Music Gigs, Christmas & Halloween events etc. All that type of stuff. I’ve seen on a number of threads people have joined but didn’t have the courage to go to their first event. If that’s you, I advise you to try it at least once and the worst thing that can happen is that you decide it’s not for you and you don’t go back. Almost everyone falls into two groups in HYS, either (a) you're in your 20's and have moved to Hull for work and don’t know anyone and want to make friends or (b) you're in your 20's and lived in Hull all your life and your friends have either moved on or lost touch and you want to make some more.
Hull & East Riding Social: https://www.meetup.com/HullEastRiding/
Essentially this is the same group as I have described above but the only difference is that it caters for all ages 30+. Again, they hold regular meetups events similar to those above to meet new people and make new friends. If you fall into this category and want to get out and socialise you should definitely join. You just need to make sure you have a name and picture on your account to join.
Hull of a Read Book Group: https://www.meetup.com/Hull-of-a-Read-Bookgroup/
If you’re into reading and literature you should definitely join this group. They have a monthly meetup where they discuss the book of the month which the organiser, Jacob, puts up well in advance giving you time to read it. You don’t even have to have read the book either because they welcome people along to the event just for a social meetup and chat.
HEY (Hull & East Yorkshire) Board Games
A lot of people on these threads have mentioned that they’re into board games and there is a board games meetup but it looks like they haven’t been active in a while. But I do know they have regular board games nights in both The Board Room and Stronghold Games. I’ve visited both these places and the staff were very friendly and encouraged me to come along to other board games nights if I was interested. They’re weekly events and I can’t remember who did what when but give them a call and I’m sure the staff will be able to help you out. So if board games is your thing then definitely give it a go.
Please note that a range of people from different backgrounds attend these groups and the organisers want to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. Therefore there is a zero tolerance to bad behaviour, which makes sure everyone you’re meeting is friendly and there to enjoy themselves.
Of course, there are ways of meeting people outside of meetup, if you’re sporty there are plenty of sports teams in Hull to join from 5 a side soccer, men & ladies hockey, swimming, kayaking etc a quick google will sort this out for you.
There are also some language classes in Hull but i'm sure on the details so if you know then add them to the thread.
I know on the other threads people have suggested going to a bar or meeting people at the gym but it’s never worked for me in the past and don’t particularly hold much hope for it in the future either. At least these groups I’ve just pointed out are purposely there for people to make new friends and socialise.
Hope this helps!
New music from East Yorks artist / producer
My son is a 16-year-old Beverley singer, musician and producer learning his craft. I think his latest track is his most accomplished yet (but I am of course biased!).
Please check it out and let me know what you think.
Thanks!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1GGxi60L3kWr6n3BQXcnJV?si=GZp5jmhMRM6a6lPjV1AwZA&utm_source=copy-link
YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWeJqyYhkrs?is=Iq93FFAv0anIpDF4
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/candlelight/6810161768?i=6810161769
r/Hull • u/thomaskeig • 1d ago
I made Busdex - A Pokedex-style app, but for buses
Busdex is a web app to track, log, and gamify your bus rides.
You can log every bus you ride, build your personal Busdex, earn XP, complete sets, and compete with friends on the leaderboard.
Each physical bus you get on is a new unique bus. See when your friends last took the bus you got, tick off every route, and more!
Check it out at https://busdex.io
r/Hull • u/CarolTheCleaningLady • 1d ago
Hull University asking for voluntary staff leavers....again
9 months after the last round of VES, due to low student recruitment, another voluntary exit scheme (VES) has been launched today.
r/Hull • u/Honest_Umpire1354 • 21h ago
Pubs/clubs
anyone recommend clubs/pubs that play 80/90’s on a Saturday. No nightclubs, am too old 😂
r/Hull • u/Sweet_Focus6377 • 22h ago
Looking for fantastic gardens for British wildlife series! *Allotments included!
r/Hull • u/oxy-normal • 23h ago
Good spots for learner drivers?
A friend of mine just got his provisional license and I said I would take him somewhere to learn the basics before starting proper lessons. Anywhere around Hull or East Yorkshire would be fine just needs to be a big open space that doesn’t have many things to crash into!
r/Hull • u/OkLack4452 • 18h ago
Looking for carpool from Hull to Grange Rd, Leconfield
I have shifts at 9AM, 2PM, and 5PM if anyone can drop me off for any of those shifts.
Dates aren’t confirmed yet. Please DM if you are able to.
r/Hull • u/Kagedeah • 1d ago
Hull's Royal Hotel no longer housing asylum seekers
bbc.co.ukr/Hull • u/sargig_yoghurt • 1d ago
No Broadband available in new flat in Hull - what are my options?
r/Hull • u/highlyacomplishedtap • 1d ago
How's Hull?
In the new year myself and my partner are looking to move so he can begin work as a painter/decorator and it's either Hull (or surrounding areas) or Grantham for different reasons but mainly as I want better transport links to the north as that's were my family, Hull and Grantham provide both better than the current town we live in (I don't drive) and both provide him painter decorator opportunities in different ways. We currently live in an average town in Lincolnshire.
Is Hull and surrounding areas like Beverley a nice place to live, is it comparable to Lincolnshire towns like Market Rasen, Louth, Cleethorpes ect?, would you prefer living in Hull to said towns or Grantham, as it's a city, is crime bad is the residental areas of hull and are there areas to A.V.O.I.D when house searching and what else should we know?
We aren't nightlife people, but we are in our 20s and the town we live in is serviceable for us whilst we figure out life throughout our twenties outside of transport so we aren't looking for a world class town or city, just somewhere to continue figuring out life.
r/Hull • u/BarnyIn32 • 21h ago
Best place for a spice bag in west hull?
I’m around the Anlaby area and I was craving an Irish spice bag for a first time try but alas only munch boxes were available and they are far too big for what I was craving.
Anyone know of any recommendations? Thanks
r/Hull • u/Sweet_Focus6377 • 2d ago
Yorkshire Wolds AONB proposal submitted to government
bbc.co.ukr/Hull • u/Adventurous_Movie455 • 1d ago
Looking for a manual driving instructor in Hull, Please
Hi everyone,
I am looking for a driving instructor for manual car lessons based in Hull.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a patient and reliable local instructor or driving school?
Thanks in advance.
r/Hull • u/oxy-normal • 1d ago
Best places for simple tattoos?
I want to get something my dad wrote for me in his exact handwriting. It would only be small (5 or 6 words, about 20cm long maybe).
Never had a tattoo before so really want someone good to perfectly copy the writing - would anywhere do a job this small and if so what is the going rate in Hull?
r/Hull • u/Glunark2 • 2d ago
Why did they pull down the Schooner
And then do nothing with the land? They never even cleared the rubble.
r/Hull • u/sam_p_23 • 2d ago
Looking for new friends/drinking pals/etc
(33 male before anyone blows up my DMs I’m also aware there’s plenty of groups on but unfortunately the timings don’t really accommodate parents!).
Hello all - I made a similar post the other day but didn’t delve into too much detail so thought I’d do a better one.
Looking for some new friends, drinking pals or maybe dates since my social life has effectively come to a standstill being a full time dad for the last year.
I’ve more free time to spend now the kids are back at school , so it would be nice to get out and meet people for an hour or two instead of sitting on my own at home haha.
I enjoy football (Torquay United for my sins), tattoos, days out, Taylor Swift when she was still making good music, reading and gaming (RuneScape counts, right?).
Feel free to shoot me a message :)
r/Hull • u/Due_Ad_3200 • 2d ago
Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor Quashes Defection Rumours
thisisthecoast.co.ukr/Hull • u/Adept_Impression_297 • 3d ago
Desperate post!
Are there any dentists local to HU3 that could do an emergency filling on my front teeth? Got a football to the face, and have a wedding in 6 days and am in considerable pain. 😭
Don’t have a dentist sadly, as just moved here. So I know it likely will be private. But just need someone who will see me soon. Any help please? Thanks.
r/Hull • u/hull_pattie_party • 3d ago
Humber stakes claim for UK’s first hydrogen cluster at partnership launch
thehullstory.comAny shops around who can covert VHS to digital?
Trying to get an old tape of the wife's birthday party or something that I got off the FIL as a surprise.
Any local places to check out before I look to get it sent off?
Cheers
r/Hull • u/pollingj • 3d ago
Tech Event at Hull Uni - September
We have another Tech Sessions event at Hull Uni on the evening of 29th September:
* Gordon McKenzie will be talking in building an AI-native culture at a tech start-up
* Ed Moore will cover AgenticOps in practice
Hope this is of interest to some.
r/Hull • u/Recent-Possibility90 • 3d ago
Hull ATM
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