Kingston-upon-Hull - Home to the Humber Bridge

The city of Kingston-upon-Hull is one of the largest ports on the east coast of England, and sits at the mouth of the River Humber. The city has always been close to the sea, and thanks to the size of the port and its links with other European cities such as Rotterdam and Hamburg, it has a much more international population than many cities of similar size are able to boast.

While Kingston-upon-Hull, or Hull as it is often known is not terribly high on the list of holiday destinations for many people in the UK, the city does have a number of attractions on offer for visitors to enjoy, as well as being located close to a number of pleasant Victorian seaside resorts where you can enjoy the bracing weather that the North Sea coast is famous for.

Kingston-upon-Hull itself offers excellent nightlife in the area around the old Marina, and the recently opened Village Shopping mall is one of the best in the region, providing an excellent choice of shops where you can easily spend a full day browsing for bargains.

In 2003, Kingston-upon-Hull's newest attraction, "The Deep" opened. This indoor aquarium has one of the largest collections of sea creatures in captivity anywhere in the world including a shark tank that you can walk through in a tunnel and see the sharks swimming around you. The Deep is a major conservation center that has been dedicated to improving the conditions for animals in the North Sea and protecting endangered creatures around the world. The purpose of the center is as much about education as it is about entertainment, and it offers the opportunity to learn about how small actions taken by people can have an impact on the natural world.

Perhaps the most immediately recognizable landmark around Kingston-upon-Hull is the famous Humber Bridge. Formerly the longest suspension bridge in the whole world, this giant structure is an elegant and attractive structure that spans the river just inland from the city of Hull. There are a number of observations points around the bridge where you can get a great view of the bridge and these are popular places to have photo opportunities.