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| Kingston upon Hull Kingston-upon-Hull is known almost universally by its short name -Hull, just in case you can't find it. Hull is a maritime city with a history stretching back to Roman times. The port now operates across the marine spectrum with a fishing fleet, ferries, oil tankers and cargo ships calling on a regular basis.
Hull was once the base for a whaling fleet, which seems difficult to believe in modern times when you'd have a hard time trying to find a whale in British waters. You can check out the history of whaling and the rest of the cities maritime heritage in the Maritime Museum located in Queen Victoria Square. The marina area has recently been redeveloped and this is a great area to relax in and enjoy a meal. Around this area there are many excellent museums for you to enjoy and plenty of shops to keep you busy.
The Deep
While Hull is not well known as a seaside resort there is some interesting parts of the coast nearby and also a beach area. Spurn Head is a narrow bank of sand and shingle that stretches out 3 miles into the mouth of the River Humber. There is a lighthouse on the far end of the bank which is disused now - which seems unfortunate but presumably everyone knows where the bank is! There are good beaches at Hornsea and Bridlington to the north of Hull.
What to see around Hull Hull Maritime Museum - Charts Hull's maritime history including whaling and fishing exhibits - Queen Victoria Square HULL HU1 3DX The Deep - State of the art aquarium with sharks! - Hull, HU1 4DP, United Kingdom. T: +44 (0) 1482 381000 The Museums Quarter - Five museums to choose from - situated in the Old Town area. Spurn Head - see above. < North East Coast Guide Bridlington Guide > Other sections of the guide you might also enjoy - see below. Whether your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more strenuous, the chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the coast. Attractions - see listings pages A huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this section will have details of many of them - from piers and harbours to fun fairs and roller coasters, Pubs, restaurants and shopping guide The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon..... We will bring you feature articles about the coastline and news items about life in the coastal area. contributions to this section are welcome. A great selection of photos from the Southwest region.
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Hull is also
well know for its iconic bridge across the River Humber which used to be the
longest in Europe. A new attraction has stolen the crown as the cities leading
attraction - this is the award winning The Deep a stunning new millennium
project building that tells the story of the world's oceans. The Deep has the
deepest aquarium tank in Europe and also has a glass, underwater, lift. 
