Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026

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Source: theguardian.com
Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026

Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city’s attractions as it gears up for tourism boost

A combination of a world record-breaking trawler, a floating lighthouse and a dizzying array of maritime objects that include a stuffed polar bear called Erik are all helping to make Hull one of the top 25 places in the world to visit in 2026.

The East Yorkshire city is on the verge of completing an ambitious £70m transformation, which, supporters believe, will propel it into becoming an international tourist destination.

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