Kingston upon Hull Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
About Kingston upon Hull
A settlement called Myton, although not listed in the Domesday book of 1086, existed at the confluence of the River Hull and Humber in the 11th century. In the late 12th century the monks of the nearby Meaux Abbey created the new town of Wyke, from the Scandinavian meaning creek (i.e. the River Hull). The town of Wyke later became Hull. The names Myton and Wyke remain as political ward areas of the city. With the River Hull offering a harbour for the import and export of goods, and the Humber estuary being connected to other major rivers, the town of Wyke upon Hull became established and thrived. This situation drew the attention of the town to King Edward I who visited, and eventually granted Kyngeston (or King's Town) upon Hull its Royal Charter on April 1, 1299. The lay of the main roa
Top Attractions in Kingston upon Hull
Explore the best things to see and do in Kingston upon Hull:
- ★Andrew Marvell statue
- ★Arctic Corsair
- ★Beverley Gate
- ★Charles Henry Wilson statue
- ★East Park
- ★Ferens Art Gallery
- ★Hands on History Museum
- ★Hull City Hall
Where to Eat in Kingston upon Hull
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Larkin's Bar
- 🍴Lounge
- 🍴Maharajah Restaurant
- 🍴May Sum
- 🍴Raj Pavilion
- 🍴Thai House Restaurant
Where to Stay in Kingston upon Hull
- 🏨Campanile Hotel
- 🏨Cave Castle & Country Club
- 🏨Gables Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn
- 🏨Ibis Hotel
- 🏨Mercure Hull Royal Hotel
Kingston upon Hull Travel Guide Sections
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