Guided tours of the historic Hull Trinity House, with nautical memorabilia, a 400-year-old Arctic canoe and a chapel, led by Master Mariners and history volunteers.
Hull Trinity House is opening its doors for tours on Monday 16 November, one of the few times a year you can actually get inside. It's often called one of Hull's best-kept secrets, and for good reason: the house dates back to 1369, when Hull was still the developing town of Wyke — the name didn't change to Hull until 1299. It's a proper piece of the city's maritime history that usually stays behind closed doors.
Inside, the house is full of rare and valued artefacts. There's nautical memorabilia, old furniture, and artworks and treasures gathered from around the globe. One of the standouts is a 400-year-old Arctic canoe display, and there's a chapel on site too. You'll see the Court Room with its gold-leaf ceiling and the Council Room with its traditional floor covering, so it's as much about the building itself as what's kept within it.
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The tours are led by a team of Master Mariners and history volunteers, and they run in three groups of up to 12 people each. Each tour lasts about two hours, with slots at 09:30am and 1:00pm. It's worth remembering that tickets aren't sold at the house itself, so you'll need to book in advance. The tours run by appointment only on selected Mondays throughout the year, and this is one of those dates.
