Kingston Upon Hull Map, United Kingdom

Kingston Upon Hull Travel Guide

Kingston upon Hull has a war ravaged past like Coventry, being the site of some carnages and bloodbaths. It was a battleground for the English civil wars, was severely bombed and devastated during World War II and also formed the backdrop to some serious action that resulted in the slave trade abolition in Britain. read more

Kingston Upon Hull Sightseeing

Burnby Hall Gardens consists of two large lakes surrounded by eight acres of gardens.  Lying atop the lakes is the largest display of water lilies in a natural environment in the world.  The gardens also house a museum devoted to the world tours of Major Stewart in the early 1900’s. read more

Kingston Upon Hull Nightlife

Its USP is the panoramic and spectacular view it offers over the Humber estuary. You can get good quality beer, normal pub grub, well boiled veggies, and yummy food in this bar. You can be assured that the food served is very fresh and you must try out the chef’s special vegetarian bar meal. read more

Kingston Upon Hull History

There were outbreaks of plague in Hull in 1537, 1575-76, 1602-04, and 1637.  Forty years later, the civil war began and Hull was the only town in Northern England that became a Parliamentarian station.  The royalist army laid siege to Hull, but it was soon lifted.  A year later there was another siege, but this time Hull’s defenders defeated the royalist army in battle. read more