Hull in General

Advantages: No longer smells of fish, even Warty Doris
Disadvantages: Sometimes smells of failure

Hull doesn't get a good press. Not long ago, it topped a list of crap towns. The Audit Commission rates the council's performance as 'poor'. The city's schools regularly sit at the bottom of national league tables. And its people have been pronounced the fattest in the UK. So, when, in August 2005, a Channel 4 programme dubbed Hull the worst place to live in Britain, it all had such a weary predictability that residents barely batted an eyelid. So ...
...be so different. After all, Hull is the twelfth biggest city in Britain, home to a quarter of a million people. Yet the fanatically-followed football team languished in the third division seemingly for ever. No doubt geography has something to do with it: it's literally at the end of line, on the way to nowhere, and with nowhere to go. In the words of the poet Philip Larkin who lived here, "only salesmen and relations come". The resulting lack of ... Read review

Advantages: Large city trying to re-invent itself with a better image.
Disadvantages: You either love it or hate it!

...the country's top 10 cities, Hull lies along the north bank of the river Humber not far from the M62 in the area now known as East Yorkshire. (Incidentally, just across the river and right a bit from me!) Be it Rugby League, Football, Nightlife or shopping, Hull has something for just about everyone, although someone always finds something to grumble about anything, they always do!! GETTING THERE ------------------------- If travelling under ...
...because it is just plain Hull on road signs! From the West, straight down the M62 and onto the A63 (without knowing it!) Don't leave this dual carridgeway as it leads you into the heart of the city. From the South, you could go M1 onto the M62 then as above. Alternatively, M18 upto M62 or M18 to M180 full length to A15 but be warned, going this way would entail following signs mainly for Humber Bridge. So this way means having to cross this magnificent ... Read review

Advantages: It's brilliant, first rate football team!!
Disadvantages: None that I know of or have experienced!!

...through all the opinions on Hull on Ciao earlier on today and came accross quite a few. I didn't really agree with any of them so I've decided to give my perspective on the city I've grown to love. The main reason that I visit Hull is primarily because my dad hails from these grounds, and secondly, well, Boothferry Park! Boothferry Park is Hull City A.F.C's home ground. I've grown to love watching Hull City and grown to even love the supporters. ...
...reason why I go to Hull is the shopping, this mightn't make too much sense since I live in Leeds, but the shopping in Hull is good. There's a few shopping centres, all of reasonable size. They have the usual shops, Mark + Sparks, Topshop etc. It's good for adults and children. The Princess Quay shopping centre is probably the best, there's a Gap, River Island and a French Connection shop. Plus, the organic ice cream stall on the bottom floor is ... Read review

Advantages: Its cheap, the people are nice, there is loads to do and see.
Disadvantages: Uni students who come here give it a bad name then go home!

Hull – for those of you out there who are unfamiliar with this place - I will give you a clue – It is a lesser known fishing village, sort of like a backwater because it is right at the end of the A63, one way in, and one way out! Actually this is not entirely true. Hull is not a fishing village; it is actually a city with 250,000+ residents. The city itself is about 15 miles across and 10 miles wide and there is 7 miles of dockland, ...
...and are very exclusive, but Hull itself is - A City! However, those throughout Britain who have never been to Hull, tend to have a few misconceptions about the place. Okay, friends at Uni.’ told me it smelled of fish, I think those of us who live here are impervious to this, but even they had to admit they loved the place and lots of them have stayed on. My Father was born and raised in Edinburgh Scotland, and as such, came to Hull to find ... Read review

Advantages: An undiscovered city worth discovering.
Disadvantages: A little off the beaten track.

...war-time phrase. Which doesn't place Hull in the most illustrious company, but hey that was 50 odd years ago. Also the reason Hull was referred to in such terms was the vast amount of bombing it got during World War II. Hull grew from the ashes, and is now a thriving metropolitan city with a lot to offer. Over time I hope to give the users of Ciao an insight into what a worthwhile destination Hull is to visit. So question is, what does Hull have ...
...crown of the city. Hull has many parks. The one already mentioned attached to the stadium (West Park) has all the facilities expected in any city park. (Childrens play areas, large expanses of grass, tree lined walkways and sporting facilities.) East Park is a massive piece of parkland with all the same facilities as West Park, but on a grander scale. With a cross between a small game reserve and a zoo, and a huge boating lake, East Park is going ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Too many to mention

...Generally Hull is very unpleasant. Despite some nice architecture and atmospheric pubs, the place is largely ruined by it's cavemen/cavewomen inhabitants. The crime rate in the city is incredible and most areas are unsafe or downright dangerous, even in the day. Levels of education in Hull are extremely low as are standards of behavior in general. The populace are largely racist, homophobic and ignorant, in fact difference is not tolerated whatsoever. Unemployment is high as are aspirations and many residents are either drug dependent or alcoholics. There is a perpetual atmosphere of violence in the city and it's common to be hassled for money and verbally abused by omnipresent gangs of youths. Most of Hull's professional, educated population live outside it's boundaries and with good reason.... Read review

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Advantages: Modern, Spacious Ships, Value Price
Disadvantages: Steeply Priced Food

...hasn't been applied to ships yet and they seemed to be holding some sort of cigarette smoking competition in there for the duration of the sailing. Towards the centre of the ship were the main reception desk, three shops and the continental café (serving expensive tea and coffee). There was a perfume shop, 'duty free' shop (which opened 30 minutes out of Hull) and a general store selling sweets and newspapers. Apparently there used to be a cyber café too, but this appeared to have been partitioned off in anticipation of forthcoming new retail offering. There was also the obligatory ball-pit for kids and a bureau de change, together with two nice staircases on either side of the ship which provided a panoramic view of the sea. Then you basically have the choice of 2 places to eat; the Four Seasons Buffet Restaurant or the Langan... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap to enter - plenty to see and do, open all year round
Disadvantages: some areas can flood in winter as underground!

...around. They have many attractions throughout the summer, so regardless of what period of history you are interested in you will be able to see a display etc. August 4/5 Model Boats and Aeroplanes club 11/12 WWII Soldiers in Action all day 18/19 Falconry of the middle ages 25/26/27 17th Century Life and Times (1643 Hull Siege) September 8/9 WWII Soldiers in Action Sun 16 Vintage Car rally 22/23 WWII German Troops October Sun 28 American Car Rally Plus Regular Air Raid demos throughout the Year TOURIST INFORMATION Open all year round 7 days a week 10am until 6pm Fort Paull, Battery Road Paull Hull HU12 8FP General Enquires Line 01482 882665 Just follow the signs for the docks, then Hedon, then turn off. The Fort is well signposted!... Read review

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