Discover Hull

What's special about Hull?

As Hull’s popularity grows, so does the desire to work, spend time and live there.

Rough Guide even ranked Hull as one of its top ten places in the world to visit, between Amsterdam and Vancouver, back in 2016. And the Council has also applied for UNESCO World Heritage site status for its remarkable Old Town. If granted, the area would join The Sphinx and Great Wall of China as a place of global importance, which means that Hull is very much on the map.

This city prides itself on its local offering, which is a delightful mix of favourite high-street stores and independent shops, cafes and bars. Enjoy shopping from local stores in the charming traditional Paragon Arcade and Hepworth Arcade or grab lunch and a drink in the array of cafes, bars and restaurants sprinkled across the centre and beyond.

Hull's highlights

Hull has its own distinct flair, thanks to its famous maritime history. Hull Marina has been in operation since 1983, and it’s still lined with boats to this day, with new amenities being built around it over the years. 

This is the only place in England where you will spot white-painted phone boxes. Even better, it’s close to delightful seaside towns like Hornsea and Scarborough, which can be reached by car or by train.

Another bonus to living in and near Hull is its ferry service, which takes you to either Zeebrugge in Belgium or Europort Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.

The best places to live in Hull

There are many charming suburbs, villages and towns in and around Hull, which are bursting with character. Take Beverley – a market town filled with plenty of history, and an exciting future for those who reside here.

We have an excellent selection of new build homes in Beverley; this lovely location offers great transport links to Hull, and other areas close by. It has a centralised train station, which is perfect for anyone who needs to commute for work or travel for pleasure.

Homeowners praise this location for its community-feel and fascinating local culture, alongside its fantastic leisure opportunities - the East Riding Theatre sits just two minutes away from the town centre.

The investment in new homes in Hull has benefited Beverley, with plenty of new developments and new families settling down here, bringing an injection of life into the area.

If you’re hoping to settle down in a new build home closer to Hull city centre, Preston Road is ideal. There are so many advantages that come with living there. You can drive into town in over ten minutes, with ample easy parking in Princes Quay and St Stephen’s. Alternatively, catch a bus and arrive in the heart of Hull in just half an hour.

Kingswood is also an exceptional place to live, especially for families; everything you need is right on your doorstep. Kingswood Retail Park is never too far away when you buy a new home in this alluring area. It features a selection of high-street shops to peruse, which means if you don’t want to venture into the city centre at the weekend, you don’t need to.