Queens Gardens: Find out more about major revamp of ‘well-loved’ historic site
TRANSFORMATION: How the refurbished Queens Gardens will look
By Simon Bristow
Residents are being invited to learn more about major improvements to one of Hull’s best-loved green space at a series of upcoming events.
Work under way to transform Queens Gardens in the city centre includes the rebuilding of the dock walls along the northern and southern boundary and improved accessibility with wider footpaths and access ramps.
Plans for the overhaul will be on display at the following dates and locations:
Hull Guildhall, Wednesday, November 1, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm;
Trinity Market, Friday, November 3; Saturday, November 4; Wednesday, November 8, all between 10am and 4pm.
There will also be information about the tree planting and removal scheme that will future-proof the green space and its sustainability for future generations, as well as about bespoke art telling the story of the site’s maritime significance.
The idea is for the gardens to continue to offer a place of peace and tranquillity while also transforming it for large events.
The work is a key part of the Hull Maritime project with the gardens set to provide a link between the refurbished Maritime Museum and the redeveloped North End Shipyard, which will be the new home of historic Hull trawler Arctic Corsair.
Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “Queens Gardens is an important and well-loved public space and will provide a vital link between the Maritime Museum and the new home for the Arctic Corsair. Sadly, in recent years it has not had the care and maintenance it needs, so it is great to see work taking place now to put that right.
“These events are for people who want to learn more about the extensive work taking place over the coming months and how the improvements and tree planting will enhance the gardens for us all.”
Hull Maritime is a major regeneration programme funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Elements include the restoration of Spurn Lightship and Arctic Corsair, and the transformational refurbishment of Hull Maritime Museum and Dock Office Chambers.
It is hoped the new maritime experience will add £5.5m to the local economy each year, attract more visitors to the city and reach new and diverse audiences, as well as offering new volunteering and learning programmes and training opportunities for young people and the unemployed.
More information on the Queens Gardens project is available here.