 Even when on a tight schedule it's always good to take a little time out to unwind. First time visitors to Hull are always amazed by what they discover so here are just a few suggestions:
The Deep - award winning visitor attraction telling the story of the oceans from the past, to the present and into the future. The Seven Seas Fish Trail - a unique pavement of fish which guides visitors around Hull's most historic streets. Seek out the hidden shrimp but beware the shark basking outside the bank! The Museums Quarter - in the heart of the historic Old Town, the combination of four museums, Streetlife Museum of Transport, Wilberforce House, the Hull and East Riding Museum and the Arctic Corsair trawler offer visitors the ultimate historical experience.  Hull Maritime Museum - showcases Hull's maritime past including whaling, trawling and the development of the docks.
Spurn Lightship - now a museum moored in Hull Marina depicting the lonely life of a lightship keeper. Ferens Art Gallery - some of the finest collections of Dutch Old Masters and marine paintings as well as more modern pieces and frequent travelling exhibitions.  Retail therapy - at the heart of the city's retail experience is Princes Quay with three floors of high street names and a top deck featuring speciality shopping.
Maritime themed walks - take a guided walking tour with an English Heritage Guide and discover the city's rich maritime history. Trinity Quarter - relax with a drink in Trinity Square with its continental style atmosphere, visit the traditional indoor market and wander through the beautifully restored Victorian Hepworth's Arcade.
 After a hard day's business it's always nice to take a little time out to relax and here are just a few suggestions as to how your delegates may choose to spend their evenings. The Hull Conference Bureau team will be happy to let you know what productions or events are taking place during your delegates' stay.
Hull Truck Theatre - home of the prolific creative talent - John Godber writer of the classics Bouncers, Up 'n' Under and September in the Rain. The majority of his plays are premiered here in the city. Hull City Hall - a magnificent Victorian building serving as a traditional concert venue, offering a diverse programme of events from classical to contemporary.  Hull New Theatre - regarded as a major premier touring venue hosting some of the best in large scale entertainment from opera and ballet, to comedy, musicals, drama and children's entertainment.
Historic Public Houses - don't miss Ye Olde White Hart, famed for its part in the English Civil War and sample legendary huge haddock down on the pier at the Minerva.  Dockside bars and cafés - relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine and soak up the waterfront atmosphere.
Imaginative cuisine - visit Venn where you can unwind in the stunning bar then dine in style in the split-level first floor restaurant Diverse range of clubs - The city's vibrant club life attracts clubbers from across the North and offers everything from mainstream R&B, and dance music to alternative indie sounds. Cinema - classic, foreign and cult films feature regularly at the art-house cinema Hull Screen. It is complimented by two multi-screen cinemas that cater for more mainstream tastes.
Also see the Visit Hull website at: www.hullcc.gov.uk/visithull
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