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WELCOME TO THE HUMBER

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Welcome to where we live, study, work and play.

This special publication has been put together by those who have already moved here to build their career and ambassadors from the Humber who love it here, all focusing on why Hull and the surrounding region is a great place to be.

THE WORD ON THE STREET

"I love Hull. The people are friendly and it is a really vibrant city.”

Andi Peters, television presenter.

“The thing that truly makes Grimsby the home that I love is the modest and self-deprecating quality of its people...Grimsby has steadily amassed an enviable number of brilliant independent eateries”

Robbie Meechan, The Independent.

“The people are great, its history is rich and the drinks are cheap. What more could you want?”

Leah Brotherhead, Bridgerton and Hullraisers actor.

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Hi, my name’s Alicia and I am so proud to have studied at the University of Hull and now build my career here in the Humber, where anything is possible! Welcome to ‘Your Time’ a comprehensive guide about what it is like to study, live and work here. The guide showcases everything from where to live, what to do, careers and culture to green spaces and our favourite places...and so much more.

There are many reasons for relocating, whether it is for university, a new job, love, or to be nearer to family. Relocating can be stressful, with many logistical details to consider, but this handy guide should really help. So, for those that don’t know your Humber Bridge from your Cleethorpes Pier, we are here to help you navigate the greatness of the Humber region. And don’t just take our word for it...our multi-talented trailblazers, i.e., our case studies and guest bloggers, share their incredible stories, top tips and give behind-the-scenes advice on how to make the most of your time here.

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The Minerva, Hull

Bert’s, Hull

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.

Whether you want a great value flat, a city waterfront apartment, a historic townhouse, a cosy cottage, a sea view or a student crib, we have treasured locations for everyone, offering space, stunning scenery and a fantastic quality of life.

CITY LIVING

Hull’s offer is constantly evolving. Choose from a new luxury apartment with a balcony overlooking the marina, a detached house, or a flat right in the centre of Yorkshire’s only waterfront city. Recent regeneration in the city means an investment in property could see future returns and is affordable for first-time buyers. Be quick, as popularity drives up those property prices.

CITY COAST COUNTRY

Hull’s contemporary urban village in the Fruit Market has a collection of one to three bedroom Beal homes arranged in mews style private courtyards and designed for modern life.

A walk away from the city centre, Victoria Dock, known as ‘the village in the city’ has a great range of houses and flats. For other perfect pad choices head to the Avenues, where you can also find that delightful Victorian fixer-upper and a relaxed bohemian café and bar culture.

LUXE LIVING

Here’s our pick of the top apartments in Hull city centre, where young professionals and international students rub shoulders:

The Glass House Luxury apartments with fast broadband, secure parking, a gym, a cinema and private function and dining room.

Pilot Office

Excellently located on the city’s picturesque Victoria Pier.

Humber Lofts

SEA VIEWS

Professional relocation assistance is available in the area via Yorkshire & Humber Relocation.

Let’s

talk connectivity...

Hull became the UK’s ’first full fibre city’ and named as UK’s broadband champion by CompareTheMarket.com thanks to KCOM’s investment of £85m.

Lavish accommodation in a serviced apartment hotel.

Freedom Quay

Apartments with stunning panoramic views over the marina.

Land of Green Ginger

Located right in the city centre.

For a room with a sea view, check out living in Cleethorpes, Hornsea or Bridlington. There is an array of seaside villages and towns offering the chance to live by the sea whilst still being in easy commute of the businesses based here. Living by the beach can be calm or bustling... no two days are the same.

Bridlington is one of the best places to live in England, for its beautiful surroundings, buildings and quality of life, according to Garrington Property Finders.

Bridlington

The Glass House, Hull

Hull city centre

Fruit Market, Hull

Cleethorpes

Photo: The Glass House - Divine Clark PR

RURAL RETREATS COUNTRY LIFE

Cosy country pubs, great walks and green parks on our doorstep, beautiful mixes of red-brick and white-washed houses, and a tranquil pace of life. Our towns and villages are little pockets of utopia if you prefer your home life away from the bustle of the city.

HIT THE TOWN

Although it can be more of a stretch to buy property in the historic market town, Beverley, it is popular and could be a wise investment - head to Flemingate or the Minster area.

Grimsby’s dockside Kasbah district has become a conservation area and ‘a town within a town’. Grimsby has beautiful 19th century homes, delightful parks and properties on leafy, tree-lined avenues. For the sort of money that would get you a bedsit in London, check out properties near People’s Park.

Here’s our list of the best picture postcard villages to live:

CASE STUDY: DAN COOPER

Grimsby is the greenest town in England, generating 28% of its electricity from green sources!

North East Lincolnshire; Cheapside, East Scartho, East Waltham, Healing and New Waltham near Peaks Parkway. North Lincolnshire; Appleby, Broughton, Haxey and Yaddlethorpe.

Meet Dan Cooper, 29. Dan is from Bexleyheath, London, and now lives in East Yorkshire. Dan works in Property and is the the Director of many property companies including Element Property Solutions and Cooper & Roman Property Management.

Why did you relocate to the area? What’s your story?

I moved to Hull after travelling Australia, where I met my now wife who is from East Yorkshire. I had a successful career working for leading businesses and now run Element Property Solutions.

What do you think attracts young people to Hull and the Humber?

Career opportunities in Hull are more available than many may think and can be as good as other major cities such as Manchester and Birmingham. The property sector, and the property in Hull compared to many other UK cities, is much more affordable, it is so much easier to get on the property ladder and invest here.

East Riding of Yorkshire; Burton Pidsea, Cherry Burton, Lund, North Newbald, Swanland and Walkington.

Beverley and Driffield are the in Top 10 Places to Live in the North according to The Sunday Times.

North East Lincolnshire is in the top five per cent of areas to live in the UK according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Walkington featured in The Sunday Times’ list of Best 50 Villages in the UK.

Moving in 2017 allowed me to see the transformation of Hull throughout the City of Culture year and it has continued to flourish with new investment.”

Dan Cooper

North East Lincolnshire

Walkington

What would you say to people considering relocating to the region? Research the sector you want to work in and reach out to local companies to see if they are recruiting. Do your due diligence, being away from friends and family can be hard, so having the security of a career may alleviate some pressures.

Dan runs his own podcast, about all things property!

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‘A HULL LOAD OFPROPERTY, BUSINESS & MINDSET’

Flemingate, Beverley

Visit England voted Beverley Racecourse as one of the top racecourses to visit.

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Hull Fair is the largest travelling fair in Europe.

QUIRKY DAYS OUT

Hear from Guest Blogger, Aaliah Bhamji, 24, Trainee Accountant, Sowerby Chartered Accountants and Young Talent Network Steering Group member.

Whether you’re new to the Humber region or not, I would like to say hi and hope you enjoy being here as much as I do. It is my absolute pleasure to share with you a list of fun and quirky things to do and why I am so in love with this region.

AALIAH B HAMJI QUIRKY DAYS OUT

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One of our escape rooms is inspired by Breaking Bad!

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Spurn Point is Yorkshire's very own Land’s End.

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1. Are you up for a crazy golf challenge? Head to Lost City Adventure Golf in St Stephen’s, Hull or outdoors on Cleethorpes promenade.

2. Want to dress to impress? You can enjoy a day at Beverley Racecourse and Market Rasen Racecourse.

3. Fancy something a bit more active? We have trampoline parks, Gravity in Hull and Jump Inc. in Beverley... get fit while having fun!

4. Want to learn to cook like a chef? Then book yourself onto one of the fabulous courses at the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School or Nigel Brown’s Cookery Academy.

5. Are you ready for your next mission? We have Enigma, Escapologist and Escape Rooms across the region, testing your problem skills, ability to work as a team and offering infuriating clues.

6. We have several different indoor play centres, which have adult only nights, including Big Fun in Hull.

7. Our region has many go karting locations, all of which offer races for all abilities, including Team Sport, Hull and Chequered Flag Karting, Grimsby.

8. One of my favourite events of the year is Hull Fair, which comes in October, it offers traditional favourites such as palm reading, waltzers and dodgems, alongside new and exciting rides.

9. At Spurn Point you can be a thrill seeker and go on a guided Yorkshire Wildlife Trust ‘unimog’ safari.

10. Finally, my personal favourite activity in the region is Go Ape at Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire, and Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire.

IN THE CITY

Hull is one of the UK’s best-kept secrets, with the marina known as the jewel in our crown. Hull’s offer is constantly evolving with new bars, restaurants and events popping up all over the city. And let’s not forget to mention that we were City of Culture in 2017.

OVERHEARD IN HULL

By day and night I only ever came across great little shops, a buzzing cultural life, friendly inns, handsome squares and streets full of energy.”

Time Out

“It’s got more character than Leeds and Manchester.”

I could not imagine leaving the city I now call home. I’m now a full time Hullensian infected with the spirit that is Hull. The best years of my life have been spent in this city.”

CASE STUD

LEANOR LEETHA

Meet Eleanor Leetham, 22, Project Coordinator at The Edge Hub El is originally from Bradford, and now lives in Hull city centre.

Why were you attracted to the area?

I arrived at the University of Hull and immediately fell in love, the vibrancy, friendliness and uniqueness were like no other I had seen. I have never been anywhere that feels like home as much as Hull.

How have you found relocating here? I have always been met with kindness and friendly faces. It is the people that make Hull so special, and they have made it more welcoming than I ever could have imagined.

Why do you think this is a great place to study or launch your career?

Hull made everything feel possible while also having the comfort of home. It isn’t an overly large university; my lecturers knew my name and they frequently checked in on me. I’m now in a job that I love waking up to every morning and I work with some amazing people.

What would you say to other people considering relocating to the region? DO IT! Hull has a magnetic pull that makes you want to stay and it’s not something I ever regret. The best recommendation would be to take the leap. Hull is all about what you make of it.

Condé Nast Traveller named Humber Street and The Deep in the list of The 10 Most Beautiful Places in Yorkshire. The Humber Street, Fruit Market and Marina area in Hull have been dubbed the ‘Marbella of the North’.

Lucy Beaumont, actor, comedian and writer

Eleanor Leetham

Humber Street, Hull

GET CULTURED

You can find everything here from art galleries to giant toads, moths and puffins. Hull is perfect for culture vultures. With a thriving arts and culture scene, we’ve nurtured and inspired big names on stage, and in poetry and art.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Six main theatres in the region provide fantastic West End touring productions, ballets, musical theatre and concerts; Hull Truck Theatre, Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall, East Riding Theatre, Scunthorpe’s Plowright Theatre, Grimsby Auditorium and Hull New Theatre which has staged shows such as The Royal Ballet.

Culture shines bright in our region through imaginative events and independent cultural companies such as Absolutely Cultured, Middle Child Theatre and The Culture House.

SCREEN TIME

Our region offers a wealth of stately homes and brilliant architecture, so it is no wonder we are the perfect backdrop to many famous TV and film productions including...

Fast & Furious, Enola Holmes 2, This Is England and For Your Eyes Only.

Hull’s UK City of Culture 2017 year attracted an audience of 5.3m, hosted 2,800 events, and contributed £220m+ in investment to the city.

The Guardian named Hull as one of the Top 10 Great British City Breaks for both culture and outdoor fun.

Laurence Olivier Award winner, Liam Mower, the star of West End musical Billy Elliot and Edward Scissorhands, and Strictly Come Dancing duo siblings Kevin and Joanne Clifton are from the Humber.

Photo: Freedom Festival - Tom Arran

Photo: Freedom Festival - Anete Sooda

Photo: North East Lincolnshire Council

Stage @TheDock, Hull

Middle Child Theatre at Social

Photo: Damien Greco, Social

Festival of the Sky, Cleethorpes

Queen’s Gardens, Hull

Photo: Hull Truck Theatre

Hull is named by LADBible in the top five UK cities for a cheap pint, at £3.27.

At the weekend, barriers swing shut in Scunthorpe town centre, making the area pedestrianised and keeping you safe as you spill out of pubs and clubs.

SHAKE IT UP

Here are our favourite destinations for spectacular cocktails:

1. Junkyard Café Bar, Hull

The only place with a 360 degree view of the city.

2. Boston Brothers, Scunthorpe

Bottomless cocktails and pizza nights.

3. The Brain Jar, Hull Serves 60+ cocktails and temperance mixers.

4. Artisa, Beverley

Our top place for prosecco or Pornstar Martini bottomless brunches.

5. Bar Forty One, Cleethorpes

For a swanky cocktail lounge feel.

THIS ROUND’S ON US

You can’t beat a pint in a quirky pub and our region is full of them, so we’ve pulled together five for you to try out:

1. Docks Beers, Grimsby

A craft beer brewery based in a converted church.

2. The People’s Republic, Newland Avenue, Hull

World beers on tap and world music on vinyl.

3. The White Horse, Beverley

Cask ales galore in this labyrinth of gaslit rooms brimming with atmosphere.

4. Wetherspoons, Yarborough Hotel, Cleethorpes

Featured in the area’s Good Beer Guide 2020.

Fancy something a bit different?

Check out Hammonds of Hull foodhall. A place to meet, shop, dine and discover, all under one roof.

Our region is great for going out on the town with friends. We come alive at night. We have something for everyone to enjoy, with a mix of nightclubs and sleek cocktail bars, historic cosy inns with roaring fires and quirky micro-breweries to choose from. Nightlife in our region is diverse and exciting.

5. Atom Bar, Corn Exchange, Hull and Beverley

16 kegs, four casks and over 100 cans and bottles, as well as local delicacies from Pattie Shack!

DESTINATION: CLUBS

Asylum, ATIK, Piper, Spiders and The Welly are rites of passage for many students.

Enjoy the Pangalactic Gargle Blaster with crumpets and micro chips at Spiders. Or head to Welly for the classic Jellybaby.

Photo: Docks Beers

Social, Hull

Hull city centre

Bert’s, Hull Dock’s Beers, Grimsby

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU

If hitting the bar isn’t your thing, we have banter, laughter and a whole lot of music to keep you entertained! From local musicians and comedians to our stand-out venues attracting global stars, you won’t be stuck for things to do and performances to see.

SING IT BACK

We have the lion’s share of famous musicians, Ella Henderson, Fat Boy Slim (aka Norman Cook), and Calum Scott to name a few. It’s a brilliant region for aspiring musicians, or just music lovers in general, thanks to the abundance of live music events and amazing open mic nights. We have original live music across all genres and attract the big names such as Paloma Faith, Kasabian, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Bastille and George Ezra.

Here are our top music venues where vocals, sounds and pyrotechnics come together to offer you a night you’ll remember:

• Bonus Arena, Hull

• Café Indie, Scunthorpe

• The New Adelphi Club, Hull

• Polar Bear Music Club, Hull

• Social, Humber Street, Hull

• Yardbirds Rock Club, Grimsby

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CASE STUDY: DAVE BUSHNELL

Meet Dave Bushnell, 38 - the guy in the know! Dave is the Founder/Managing Director of Hull What’s On, an online resource for promoting events, positive local news and lifestyle guides across Hull and East Yorkshire, with 30,000+ social followers. Dave is originally from Manchester and is now an adopted Hullensian. @whatsondave

What’s your story?

I moved to Hull when I was 21 and was introduced to the area by my now wife, Laura.

Why stay?

The opportunities for work were excellent. The low cost of living and house prices gave us the opportunity to jump onto the property ladder and start a family.

Why do you love it here?

Fancy something a bit different?

Sing your heart out at Vox Box, Newland Avenue - Hull’s very first private karaoke room venue.

We’re big foodies so we love the restaurants in the city centre and along the avenues. Because of what I do with Hull What’s On, I get to try out loads of great restaurants! My favourites are; Roadhouse American Smokehouse, Newland Avenue, Sumo, Beverley and Craft and Dough, Newland Avenue.

For a quiet drink, I go to Bar 55 on Whitefriargate, it’s a private bar hidden within the vaults of an old bank. We also love going to comedy gigs at Comedy Lounge, Trinity Laughs and the Cottingham Comedy Club.

COMEDY GOLD

Here are our favourite venues where you’ll find exceptional acts ready to give your ribs a tickling:

• Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

• Beverley Buzz Comedy Club, Parkway Cinema, Beverley

• Comedy Lounge, George St, Hull

• Laugh Out Loud, Hull City Hall

• Red Herring Comedy Club, Docks Academy, Grimsby

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My family visits regularly and love it here. My sister loves coming to the big events that in her own words ‘don’t seem to happen in Manchester’.”

Dave Bushnell

Social, Hull

Keep up to date with events and what’s on in the region via the Hull What’s On website.

am so proud to be from this place!”

Ella Henderson, debut No.1 singer and songwriter

Café Indie, Scunthorpe

Noel Gallagher at Bonus Arena, Hull

Photo: Leo Francis

BEST OF THE BEACHES

Anderby Creek, Bridlington, Chapel St. Leonards, Cleethorpes, Danes Dyke, Hornsea, Flamborough Head and South Landing, Sandilands, Thornwick Bay.

TOP FIVE FOR FISH & CHIPS

1. Steels Cornerhouse, Cleethorpes

With a worldwide reputation!

2. Humber Fish Co., Hull

SaltfleetbyTheddlethorpe Dunes in Lincolnshire was voted by the editor of Coast magazine as one of the 15 best quiet beaches in the British Isles.

Relaxed dining and a true seafoodlover’s paradise!

CASE STUDY K ATYA S N OWDON

Voted by locals as the best place for a chippy tea!

Sea YOU SOON

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside! Here in the Humber we reap all the benefits of 'vitamin sea' daily. We have miles of stunning coastline gems, paradise coves, crystal clear waters and sandy beaches that make you feel like you are in the tropics, plus lots of wildlife packed nature reserves such as RSPB Bempton Cliffs reserve and Donna Nook.

Known by the BBC as Britain’s best for fish and chips.

Meet Katya Snowdon, 29, HR Executive at IMS Flooring. Katya moved to Grimsby from Ukraine.

Why did you relocate to the area?

Grimsby and Cleethorpes felt very ‘up and coming’. I have lots of friends who have set up small businesses here and it’s really nice to see the collective interest in seeing the area thrive!

Why do you think the Humber is a great place to start your career? There are lots of job opportunities currently available in Grimsby and the surrounding areas, as well as great networking for new and existing business owners.

What do you think attracts young people to the Humber?

It can be a great place to live, with much lower living costs, this is especially reflected in house prices. There are also plenty of things to do locally, whatever it is that you enjoy.

What would you say to other people considering relocating to the region? Become visible to recruiters and be persistent. Use social media to your advantage, if you see a company you would like to work for, make sure to reach out!

Cleethorpes beach was crowned ‘most beautiful’ in 2021.

Our very own North Lincolnshire treasure, actress and singer, Sheridan Smith, regularly comes home for her chips and gravy from Oceans 52 in Epworth!

Grimsby 'tops the world' for fish and chips according to Booking.com.

Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes

3. Sullivan’s, Hornsea & Beverley Jumbo haddocks served with a brew!

4. Russell’s Fish and Chip Shop Nunsthorpe

5. Papa’s, various locations across the region

Bridlington

With the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Wolds surrounding the region you’d be mad not to grab your boots, trainers, bike or horse and make the most of our beautiful countryside. There are so many choices, you’ll never get bored! We are home to many areas of natural outstanding beauty, unspoiled and untouched.

OUR REGION’S GREAT OUTDOORS

Here are just some of our favourite countryside routes, treks and trails:

Beverley Westwood

1,200 acres of land, perfect for walks, picnics, long dog walks, jogging and cycling.

The Ironstone Walk

A 10 mile-long circular walking route around Scunthorpe and Bottesford.

Little Switzerland

A stretch of three lakes surrounded by beautiful woodlands and fields along the River Humber.

Humber Bridge

Loop across the bridge and back to Barton.

The Wanderlust Way Walk

An elongated circuit through the Lincolnshire Wolds, starting and finishing at Bradley Woods.

We even have our very own Walking East Yorkshire Festival, developed by Visit East Yorkshire

History lover?

Thornton Abbey, North Lincolnshire, has England’s largest surviving monastic gatehouse.

GREAT ESTATES

Step back in time with a visit to our stately homes and gardens. Take your pick of Burton Agnes Hall, Burton Constable Hall, Elsham Hall, Normanby Hall, Sewerby Hall, Sledmere House or Thornton Abbey.

PERFECT PIT STOPS

For when you’re out and about and in need of a pit stop...

- Miller’s Tea Room, Raywell

- Old Tile Works, Barton

- Folly Lake Café, Risby

- Fiddle Drill, Goodmanham

- The Spotted Duck, Fitling

- Waterside Farm Shop & Café, Halsham

- Uncle Henry’s, Kirton in Lindsey

Photo: Visit East Yorkshire

Photo: Normanby Hall

Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire

Beverley Westwood

Photo: Visit East Yorkshire

Welton

TOP SCORERS

We are a proud home to many competitive sporting teams, each with a long history of success. Whether you’re hoping to stand on the side-lines or get stuck in yourself, our region really knocks it out of the park when it comes to sport.

GET STUCK IN TO SOMETHING NEW

CASE STUDY: CARLOS TUIMAVAVE

Meet Carlos Tuimavave, 30, centre for Super League rugby club Hull FC. Carlos is from Auckland in New Zealand and now lives in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire.

What are some of your favourite things to do in the region?

FACTS OF THE DAY

Hull City has 600k+ followers on Instagram, making it the most followed Championship club. Follow >

Hull has the biggest Sunday league set up in the country.

The first rules for the FA were devised by Hull’s Ebenezer Cobb Morley.

Rock climbing, high and low ropes, archery, roller disco...we have it all! Head to Rock Up, Mad Volume or Rockcity and adventures await at Go Ape at Normanby Hall and Let Loose! Adventure Park, near Beverley.

We are surrounded by water, so why not try your hand at sailing, jet-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, windsurfing or kite surfing! For award-winning water sport experiences head to Ebb & Flo in Cleethorpes... stand-up paddle is a must!

I enjoy going on scenic walks in South Cave and Beverley Westwood or a walk around Hull Marina, having a few drinks and bite to eat.

If you ever got the chance to relocate, what would you miss most about Hull?

I would miss village life and the great friends we have made here. The community has been so welcoming over the last few years.

What kind of sporty things do you enjoy doing in the region when you’re not training?

I go to Total Fitness in Willerby, to do a little bit of recovery. My kids are involved in local community sports teams, so I spend a lot of time with them at football and rugby training sessions.

What would you say about the fans of Hull FC? The fans are absolutely great, they have supported me tremendously. I can’t speak highly enough of them, week in, week out, they are always there to show their pride and passion for the team. They come in vast numbers, whether it’s home or away. They are the best fans in the competition!

We have local polo clubs which host the prestigious Yorkshire Nations Cup every year.

The region is home to some fantastic stadiums; the MKM Stadium (Hull City and Hull FC); Sewell Group Craven Park Stadium (Hull KR); Blundell Park (Grimsby Town) and Sands Venue Stadium (Scunthorpe United).

Hull is the only city with two Super League rugby teams (Hull FC and Hull KR). So grab your supporter’s scarf and get yourself ready for derby day.

Hull City, MKM Stadium

Photo: Dave Lofthouse

Photo: Hull Ionians Women - @hullionianswomen

Ebb and Flo, Cleethorpes

Photo: North East Lincolnshire Council Brantingham Park, East Yorkshire

There is no better region than ours for wellness and balance, with its low cost of living, short commute times, perfect work-life balance and lots of blue and green spaces. We have a rich landscape for peace and tranquillity, and the most affordable properties in the UK, keeping stress levels incredibly low.

GO WITH THE flow

A STARTER FOR ZEN

Fancy something a bit more sedate? Here are some of our mindful suggestions:

Life and Loom, Hull

A therapeutic weaving studio.

Humber Street Gallery, Hull and Zen Den Yoga Studio, Scunthorpe Yoga classes.

Arcade Hub, Hull

Our only dedicated retro games arcade and pinball location.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN NATURE

With some of the best landscapes and scenery in the country, there’s nowhere better to step outside and take full advantage of what our region has to offer.

Paint Box Ceramic Café, Cleethorpes

Pottery painting studio.

Mahullsive Knits, Hull

Arm knitting workshops.

Boating Lake, Taproom and Kitchen, Cleethorpes

For fishing, pedalos and rowing boats on the lake.

West Park, Goole

Covering 32 acres, and a base for community events all year round.

Connecting with someone doesn’t have to be in person. Whether it’s a text message, a phone call or a video call – it all helps and can really support to improve our mental health. Remember, you don’t need to be an expert to show someone that you care!”

FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING

If you ever need support, to come together, or just get your emotions out, there are various organisations across the region that are there for you:

1. Mind, Hull & East Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire

2. Mindworks, Grimsby

3. HELP - The Mental Health Charity, Scunthorpe

4. Andy’s Man Club, various locations across the Humber

5. NAViGO, Grimsby

Hull has been named the third most improved city to live and work by the Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index.

Jack Moore, Marketing & Communications Lead, Hull & East Yorkshire Mind.

Photo: Yoga at Humber Street Gallery - Absolutely Cultured

Pearson Park, Hull

Photo: Mahullsive Knits

TREAT YOURSELF!

Whether you feel like coffee, cake, or both, we have slices of heaven and some excellent contemporary roasters in our region:

The Globe, Cleethorpes Brilliant books, brews and bakes.

Caffeinated, Trinity Market, Hull

Coffee stand using fabulous locallyroasted and blended coffee beans.

Get a taste for our region where we are home to mouth-watering cuisine and a vibrant eating out culture. We have a variety of cafes, restaurants and pub grub offering a diverse range of flavours to suit all tastes, styles and pockets!

In Hull, a bag of Yorkshire puddings is made every 1.2 seconds! Make every day feel like a Sunday with Yorkshire Pudding Pie’s world’s-first pie made with Yorkshire pudding, not pastry.

BEST OF THE RESTAURANTS

Why not treat yourself? Here are our favourite destinations for decadent dining:

Winteringham Fields, Scunthorpe

Has a smallholding to rear animals and grow veg.

The Westwood Restaurant, Beverley

You can join the chef’s table.

Petit Delight, Cleethorpes

Hull’s Trinity Market has been named in UK’s Top 10 Favourites list in a poll by the National Association of British Markets.

Shipley’s Curiosities, Brigg

Vintage tearoom, perfect for an afternoon tea!

Milchig, Paragon Arcade, Hull

Cake, ice cream, cookies and even s’mores!

Zachary’s, Willerby

A sweet treat emporium specialising in gelato.

A foodie favourite is The Social Distortion, Newland Avenue, serving up exciting, seasonal and flavourful Asian cuisine.

At Greko, you can sample green cola!

Healing Manor, Grimsby

Perfect for our four-legged friends, too!

Pipe and Glass, South Dalton

The highest-rated pub in the North!

The Hotham Arms, Hotham

With loads of speciality dishes and famous charm.

SPEEDY EATS

Dope Burger, Hull

Awesome gourmet burgers, hot dogs and fries.

Döner Summer, Hull

100% vegan fast food, inspired by Berlin.

Tredici, Grimsby

Traditional wood-fired pizzas.

Dope Burger has been named BBC’s Best Burger Takeaway!

Oishii Ne Asian Food Co., Hull

Fresh sushi and izakaya specials.

Yo Tuk Tuk, Beverley

Authentic Indian cuisine.

Zeera Spice Lounge, Scunthorpe

Delicious Asian and Balti dishes.

The Social Distortion, Hull

Bert’s, Hull

Caffeinated, Trinity Market, Hull

Whether it’s high street, vintage, designer, rental, or sustainable, we’ve got your shopping needs in the bag! With a choice of many shopping centres, large department stores and independents, there’s every reason to get out there and shop ‘til you drop. We are home to some fantastic retailers including Hotel Chocolat, Barbour, Jack Wills, Space NK, Flannels and many more.

ALL DECKED OUT

Want to deck out your place? Interior design shops are certainly not few and far between. Here are our favourite independents:

Steffi Jane Designs, Grimsby

Colourful homeware, bring your old furniture for a new lease of life.

Plant & Paint, Humber Street, Hull

Bursting with plants and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

A CUT ABOVE

Poorboy Boutique, Humber Street, Hull

Vintage and retro clothes to suit all styles.

House of Harriet, Cleethorpes

Latest trends for the ladies!

Dias, Hessle

If you have that desire to get dressed up, we have our very own Savile Row. For high-quality bespoke tailoring, head to Cock of the Walk, Hull.

You’ll find local print, jewellery, homeware, art, vintage, ceramics and more good things at Humber Street’s Good Things Market.

Baytree Interiors, Beverley

Has an extensive array of unique homeware and inspirational lighting.

Maranta, Cleethorpes

Full of vintage items in a store replica of a 1950s living room.

Koda Studios, Paragon Arcade, Hull

High-quality bespoke furniture and lighting.

One of Yorkshire’s leading designer boutiques.

Smiths Fashion, Scunthorpe

The biggest men’s designer labels.

Aura, Beverley

Fashion and lifestyle boutique, voted in the Top 30 Independents in the UK, by Grazia magazine.

Grimsby’s Freeman Street Market has been voted Britain’s best small indoor market for 2022.

Former St Mary’s College

pupil, Chidozie

Obasi, is breaking new ground in fashion, writing for Italian Vogue, Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar, a regular at the Paris and New York Fashion Weeks.

Barbour, Beverley

Koda Studios, Paragon Arcade, Hull

Photo: Paragon ArcadeAllenby Commercial

The Store on Pier Street, Hull

CASE STUDY: LARA ROBERTS

Meet Lara Roberts, 30, owner of Plant and Paint, a houseplant, plantware and decorative paint store on Humber Street, Hull. Lara moved to Hull from Llangollen, North Wales, to study at the University of Hull, and has since set up home in East Yorkshire.

What are your top things to do on a day out?

Hitting the amazing indie shops, in the Fruit Market, Paragon Arcade and Hepworth Arcade. I enjoy meeting up with friends after work in one of the many great pubs in the city, where you can still manage to find a pint for less than £4!

What are your favourite things about Hull?

The number of trendy independent and eco-conscious businesses, all projects of passion. It’s also a great place to start a business, I had incredible business support in the form of grants and initiatives.

Where do you go for your retail fix?

My favourite shop is Form in the Fruit Market, it’s a colour explosion featuring loads of beautiful prints, cards and stationery. In Paragon Arcade I love browsing the homewares in Homestead Store and Beasley’s, Hepworth Arcade has clothing that is just so fun and different.

What is the best event you have been to here?

Good Things seasonal markets, where indies travel from all over the country to trade alongside Hull’s finest. It creates such a brilliant vibe down Humber Street!

Green With Envy

We have a rich history of doing the right thing by our people and our planet. Our businesses are greener and we are practising sustainability, making the region a better place to live and grow.

PEACHY GREEN

Here are a few of our stand-out services, shops and volunteers who are keenly playing an eco role in our region:

Peace With the Wild Refill Store, Epworth, North Lincolnshire Shop sustainably and refill or use the butter machine where you can grind your own peanut butter!

Fusion Hair, Laceby

An eco-salon recycling everything from plastic to the hair they cut off your head.

Rooted in Hull

For handmade herb boxes or learning how to grow your own food and construct raised beds.

COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE

We are a region full of cycle lanes and use cycling to get around for work and pleasure. Cycling is excellent for mental and physical health as well as our carbon footprint. R-evolution teaches trainees how to refurbish and recycle bicycles for community projects, providing bikes at a reduced cost or free via Bike Libraries.

Grimsby Town station has an all-year cycle hub that rents out bikes (from £7.50/hour) and provides maps of some great routes.

Hull is most definitely cool, having a store in such a beautiful area, we get lots of tourists and visitors and every single one comments on how lovely Hull is.”

Lara Roberts

Grimbarian Canoe River Cleaner, Jim Elliott

Jim cleans up our beautiful River Freshney in his 16ft canoe.

The Refill Jar, Beverley

A sustainable store to help you on your plastic free, zero waste journey.

At Plant and Paint, the team are trained by Annie Sloan herself!

Photo: Peace With The Wild Refill Store

Photo: R-evolution

R-evolution, Trinity Market, Hull

Peace With the Wild, Epworth

Filey features alongside Bondi Beach, Australia and Siesta Beach, Florida as one of the best beaches on the planet, ranking sixth, by Tripadvisor.

CITY ‘SCAPES

Leeds

Great places to eat and drink where big retail brands meet Victorian arcades.

1hr by train - 50 mins by car

Whitby is the UK’s most Instagrammed holiday escape.

THE COAST WITH THE MOST

Whitby has been named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of UK’s most beautiful small towns.

London

Visit our diverse and exciting capital city home to the world’s best sights, attractions and activities.

2hr 30 by train - 4hr by car

Manchester

The UK centre of fashion, culture and alternative ways of life.

2hr by train - 1hr 50 by car

York

History is aplenty here with attractions such as York Minster and Jorvik Viking Centre.

1hr by train - 50 mins by car

There are so many amazing things to do on our doorstep, from exploring iconic landmarks to devouring the mouth-watering diverse cuisine in some great cities... the possibilities are endless.

With miles of beautiful coastline right on our doorstep, you’d be crazy not to spend the day sunbathing on the beach, exploring secret coves or enjoying the water. With restaurants serving the freshest catch-of-the-day, you won’t go hungry!

Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire

Sun, sea and perfect crowd-free sands.

Filey, North Yorkshire

Officially among the best in the world, beating sandy shores of Saint-Malo and Portoferraio!

Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire

With its idyllic look, safe swimming and water sports. facilities, it is hugely popular for day trippers.

Whitby, North Yorkshire

Picturesque with spooky ruins of Whitby Abbey, with the bi-annual Whitby Goth Weekend.

Chapel seemed to me as exotic as the French Riviera. It still does…this flat edge of England offers beaches, big skies, windswept walks and towns steeped in history.”

TREKS AND TRAILS

Pump up your bike tyres or hop in the car, get out your picnic hamper and head out to soak up the views. From the Yorkshire Coast to south of the Dales, these are the stretches best discovered at your own pace:

Lincolnshire: Boston, Spalding, Stamford to Bourne.

The Lincolnshire Wolds: Caistor, Nettleton, Tealby, Brookenby to medieval Rothwell.

North Yorkshire and the Dales: Harrogate, Knaresborough, Richmond, Aysgarth and Skipton to Settle.

South of the Dales: Haworth, Ilkley, Grassington to Malham.

The Yorkshire Coast: Flamborough Head, Filey, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, Sandsend, finishing in Staithes.

Laura Cumming, The Observer

Whitby

Flamborough Head

Photo: Visit East Yorkshire

Calendars at the ready...we’ve got your festival itineraries sorted. From endless options across music and film, to an amazing range of food, beer, gin and literary festivals. All thanks to our amazing local breweries, distilleries, music, food, culture and best of all: our people!

all year long

WEEKEND TO SPARE?

Bridlington Kite Festival

See some of the world’s largest inflatable kites.

Festival of the Sky, Cleethorpes

An arts event, including an immersive fire garden, a night-time hot air balloon show, dance and street shows, a Rajasthani brass band, circus and more!

Freedom Festival, Hull

An award-winning flagship international arts festival.

Gathering Festival & POP-Live, Cleethorpes

An eclectic mix of Ibiza and pop classics.

Humber Street Sesh, Hull

A multi-award winning music festival and platform for emerging musicians and local creatives.

THE BIGGEST NAMES

Huge festivals, only a stone’s throw away.

Brighter Days Festival, Leeds

Ibiza club vibes with international DJs and acts.

Leeds Festival

Big names and hitmakers and you can even be a part of the festival team by volunteering.

Parklife Festival, Manchester

Humber Street

Sesh is the UK’s largest unsigned and emerging talent inner-city festival.

Two days of live music from leading names in music.

Whitby Regatta

Yachting, rafting races, circus workshops, stargazing parties and so much more!

Oktoberfest, The Triton Inn, Brantingham

An authentic German beer tent full of street food and live Oompah bands.

Wonderful World and Picnic in the Park, Grimsby

Across five summer dates, lots of artists, featuring cross-genre quality live music.

Freedom Festival, Hull Festival of the Sky, Cleethorpes

Freedom Festival, Hull

Photo: North East Lincolnshire Council

Photo: Humber Street Sesh - Aneta Sooda

PRIDE: IN HULL

Pride in Hull, led by the LGBTQ+ community and supported by numerous local businesses, is open to all and was named the inaugural UK Pride in 2017.

Pride in Hull is the largest free-to-enter Pride festival in the UK and the second-largest event in the city’s festival calendar – and the run-up sees the city strewn with rainbows.

The Humber is a fun, vibrant region that draws a lot of people from a lot of different places. We are a region of inclusivity and empowerment, always fostering positive change and diversity. Our city centre is welcoming, people can be open about their sexual orientation and gender identity.

GUEST BLOGGER MATT W ALTON

Hull’s first and only gay and inclusive rugby team, the Hull Roundheads

RUFC was founded in 2018. People of any gender, sexuality or race can come together for the love of the sport.

Be pRoUd

There are countless social groups, LGBTQ+; book group, theatre group and sports clubs. That’s ultimately the greatest thing about Hull, the people are willing to give anything a try.”

Matt Walton

VEN-YOU!

Hull is spoiled for dedicated LGBTQ+ venues too, here are Matt’s bill-toppers:

1. The Star

Hear from Guest Blogger, Matt Walton, Development Manager, Absolutely Cultured at Humber Street Gallery.

Back in 2017 (yes, we’re still talking about City of Culture), Hull hosted LGBT50, a ten-day festival of LGBT history and culture to mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality, culminating in a massive concert broadcast live on the BBC.

Nightlife in the city centre is diverse with a great mix of bars and restaurants with plenty of LGBTQ+ friendly places. My favourite places are Furley & Co. for drinks, The Brain Jar for the best pizzas, and Atom for locally-brewed beers. Ponto Lounge s brilliant for a ‘Drag Brunch’.

You won’t struggle to get your cultural fix with plenty of museums, galleries, theatres, and live venues. Whether it’s a play at Hull Truck Theatre or one of the stars of RuPaul’s Drag race at the Bonus Arena, there’s always a great night out to be had.

THE queer hotspot in the city, offering drag DJ nights, karaoke and 70s & 80s nights.

2. Fuel nightclub

Where it doesn't matter if you are gay, straight or somewhere in-between.

3. Propaganda

For the afterparty 'til 6am...if you haven’t felt your hangover kick in here, you haven’t had the full Hull experience!

Photo: Pride in Hull

Hull was home to the first-ever UK Pride!

Pride in Hull

Photo: Pride in Hull

Photo: Pride in Hull

Pride in Hull

Pride in Hull

The Humber region has a fantastic array of high-achieving colleges and contemporary academies offering state-of-the-art facilities that are designed to propel students into vocational careers and further education.

TOP OF THE CLASS TRAIN FURTHER

Our further and higher education colleges offer a wide range of vocational and academic subjects covering all industry sectors. These colleges have strong links to the business community enabling students to combine classroom learning with valuable work experience.

• Bishop Burton College

• East Riding College

• Hull College Group

• North Lindsey College

• The University Centre Grimsby

• Wilberforce Sixth Form College

• Wyke Sixth Form College

The Humber region’s workforce is in global demand across linked industry sectors. As a region that has significant levels of investment and billion-pound industry-leading developments, it is no wonder an abundance of post-academic training facilities has emerged.

We are home to not one but two University Technical Colleges (UTCs). Hull’s £10m business-backed Ron Dearing UTC provides students with an employer-driven technical and vocational education. With strong links to the engineering industry, Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire delivers an innovative programme of education.

Modal Training, based in Immingham, is a £7m centre of excellence for maritime, logistics and safety training. The

90% of higher education students gain employment or go on to further education within six months of graduating.

HETA is the leading engineering training provider in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Humber Maritime College delivers maritime education and training.

HETA is renowned as the leading engineering training provider within the Humber region, operating across Hull, Scunthorpe and Stallingborough.

HOTA is a quality training provider which offers an environmental training pool, housing the Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainer.

Bishop Burton is the No.1 land-based college in the UK and is a Centre of Vocational Excellence for Agriculture and Equine.

Our UK and world-leading state-of-the-art professional training facilities are linked to key industry sectors.

GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND LEARN

HETA is the leading engineering training provider in the region providing job and learning opportunities;

Vacancies at HETA

Apprenticeships

Higher National Programmes

Adult Training Courses

East Riding College is recognised as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Further details of all of our opportunities can be found at

www.heta.co.uk

Students at North Lindsey College can gain international work experience via Erasmus+ and the Turing Scheme.

Photo: Bishop Burton College

Photo: HETA

From Newbury to my new home

Name Morgen Bates

Age 27

Hometown Newbury, Berkshire

Now lives in Hull (relocated in 2013)

Occupation Sales Associate - CMF and Neurosurgical at Stryker previously Analytical Scientist II at Smith & Nephew

Degree BSc Chemistry, University of Hull

Hobbies Running, 5-a-side football, playing saxophone, and running a group for Hull Young Socials

Meet Morgen, graduate of the University of Hull and Sales Associate - CMF and Neurosurgical at Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. He tells us about relocating to Hull from Berkshire, and how the move has helped him get on the property ladder.

“I’ll be honest, I did have preconceptions about Hull. Few were positive, but all the negatives turned out to be wrong.

“The University of Hull made me feel so welcome, and the city is very welcoming too. I love Hull’s culture. People are friendly, the city is well looked after, and lots of quirky things happen here.

Hull’s close to lots of beautiful countryside, not far from cities like York and Leeds, and the area is cheap to live in. I’m currently buying my first house!”

“Career opportunities are excellent too, particularly in the sciences with Reckitt, Ineos and Smith & Nephew all based here. And you’ll find lots of like-minded young people starting their careers. Groups like the Young Talent Network and Hull Young Socials can make such a difference to how much value you get from living here. I run a group on the Meetup app for people in their 20-30s who want to make new friends in the city, and it’s proving very popular!

“So if you’re thinking of relocating this way for work or university, I say go for it!”

Top 5 reasons to choose Hull

1 £300-million boost to how you live and study

Alongside our red-brick buildings, you’ll find super-modern facilities like our 7-storey library, sports centre and gym, on-campus rooms for 2,300+ students, and lots more…

2 Roll out of bed and into your lecture

No rushing, no buses, just lots of lie-ins and leisurely breakfasts. Live your best uni life from our on-campus rooms.

3 One campus, one community

You’re a valued member of a tight-knit community where the lecturers know your name. And everything you need to live, study and socialise is on one green and leafy campus.

4 Think you know Hull? Think again…

Think indie shops, famous clubs, foodie halls, eclectic galleries, free museums, new bars, ye olde pubs … and you’ll soon see why Hull’s one of Britain’s great city breaks.¹

5 Rated 92.2% for

employability2

Hull graduates are now award-winning directors, High Court judges and even Nobel Prize-winning economists. What do you want to be? Apply now to launch your career.

Open Days

Saturday 25 June, Saturday 1 & 29 October

Saturday 26 November

L Discover our beautiful single-site campus in person

L Talk to the lecturers who could be teaching you

L Chat to students from your subject area

Book now

L Get answers to all your questions

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hull.ac.uk/opendays

A REGION OF

SECTOR SPECIFIC

BRITAIN’S KITCHEN

Do you aspire to owning your own home, have a fulfilling job, short commutes, attractive salary and benefits and a healthy work-life balance? Then base yourself in the Humber! Our careers provision is world class, with a high concentration of expertise and opportunity.

We are the UK’s Energy Estuary, a region of green energy transition thanks to our

as biofuels, energy from wind or waste, hydrogen and carbon capture.

We are home to more than 2,500 food and drink businesses, employing over 35,000 people and contributing £2bn+ to the UK economy.

CHEMICALS

DIGITAL

OPPORTUNITIES Image

We have the UK’s second largest chemical cluster, home to giants such as Phillips 66 and Ineos.

Digital expertise is connected through the most advanced broadband in the UK and multimillion pound purpose-built tech hubs.

We are a region of significant growth; the Humber has seen £40bn worth of investment over the last eight years alone.

HEALTHCARE

Investment in research, technology and facilities makes us a UK healthcare leader, home to global FTSE 100 healthcare companies Reckitt and Smith+Nephew.

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING RENEWABLES

80,000+ people are employed in manufacturing and 80% of the UK’s holiday home market is manufactured here.

We are No.1 for biofuel production, and are home to c.20 onshore wind farms, and three of the world’s largest offshore wind farms.

UK’S TRADING GATEWAY

We are home to the UK’s busiest cargo port complex, exporting to Europe and all over the world.

" The Humber region embodies the UK’s green industrial revolution, with new investment into developing the next generation of wind turbines set to create new jobs, export opportunities and clean power across the country.”

Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister

wide range of energy industries and world-leading technologies, in areas such

Associated British Ports

Hull was named one of the UK’s Top 10 Cities for Economic Improvement thanks to PwC’s Good Growth for Cities 2019 – one place ahead of Manchester.

We have lots of collaborative workspaces; K2, C4Di, E-factor to name a few. Come live, work and create here, alongside our amazing homegrown talent. Work Hull. Work Happy. is offering co-working hot spots across the city paired with the best broadband in the country.

Tech Week Humber

Hull is the UK’s broadband champion, boasting the fastest average speeds in the country, and we are home to the first company in the UK to offer standalone 5G technology.

CASE STUDY ABBIE B IELBY

Meet Abbie Bielby, 28, a Solicitor at Rollits LLP. Abbie originally lived on the north bank of the Humber in Beverley, East Yorkshire, and relocated to the south bank, to Barton, North Lincolnshire.

ABBIE’S TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND BARTON

1. Meet up with friends at The Ropewalk, in Barton – the café offers cooking classes, cinema nights and more!

3. The Hope and Anchor in South Ferriby is perfect for a Sunday Lunch, with great views.

Why did you relocate to the area?

Barton is a small town, it is quaint and has a village feel, whilst being only a short commute to and from work.

Why do you think the Humber is a great place to start your career?

Whilst offering a slower pace of living than larger cities, the region provides the perfect balance many young people look for when choosing a place to study and work.

What do you think attracts young people to the Humber?

It’s really ‘up and coming’, with both well-established businesses and start-ups alike, providing lots of opportunities. Hull has the benefit of being a university city, so it has all the amenities young people look for, balanced alongside a genuine community feel.

What would you say to other people considering relocating to the region?

The region has lots of great networking groups that young people can get involved with and meet like minded people. My top tip would be to take every opportunity and get involved!

3. Chao Baan is a Thai restaurant in Barton, the food is excellent. You can eat in or take away.

4. A great weekend beach walk is the Humberston Fitties (and very dog friendly). And if you fancy something more active – there is paddle boarding in Cleethorpes.

5. The Minerva, Hull is perfect for afterwork drinks and a catch up. A fantastic city centre location, right by the river.

The Humber region provides a contrast between city life, the coast and countryside. For me the balance of these three elements makes this region a great place to live and work.”

Abbie Bielby

The Minerva, Hull

CASE STUDY HARRY CROCKER

Meet Harry Crocker, 26, Process Engineer - Strategy and Decarbonisation, at Phillips 66. Harry is originally from Portsmouth, studied at the University of Manchester, and relocated to Barton, North Lincolnshire, in January 2021.

Why did you relocate to the area?

I relocated after being offered a job at the Humber Refinery. The area has so much to offer. Barton is fantastically positioned next to the city of Hull and not far from Cleethorpes and the beaches.

How have you found relocating here?

It has been easy. The company offered me a great graduation relocation plan, which included giving me initially free accommodation and time to realise where I wanted to live, and I have recently bought my first house.

What are your top three things to do on a day or night out?

I love playing five-a-side football for Phillips 66. There are so many great local pubs. I also had my first go at paddle boarding in Cleethorpes which was great.

What do you think attracts young people to the region?

The many amazing graduate/apprenticeship and STEM roles due to cluster of industry. The pay also helps!

What would you say to other people considering relocating to the region?

Life is too short - you must grab any opportunities. I would advise everyone to get involved with groups and social activities both in and out of work as it will help to build up your social circle.

THE HOME OF LEADING BUSINESSES

Here’s a snapshot of just some of the international businesses based here...

THE HUMBER...

generates £18bn of the UK’s economy each year

was one of the first locations in the UK to gain Freeport status

generates £7bn through its food and drink sector each year

is the fastest developing region for job growth at twice the national average

produces one third of the UK’s refined fuel and one sixth of the UK’s electricity

is home to three of the world's largest wind farms, worth £100bn

is the fastest growing digital sector outside of London is the UK’s second largest chemical cluster

There are lots of decarbonisation projects in the Humber region, which give you opportunity to be part of first-of-a-kind energy transition."

Harry Crocker

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CASE STUDY: GRACIE HARVEY

Meet Gracie Harvey, 28, PR and Events Coordinator at the Sewell Group Gracie relocated to Beverley, East Yorkshire, from Northampton.

Why were you attracted to the area? What’s your story?

I moved here just after my mum and siblings moved here. I’d never heard of Beverley, but, before long, I fell in love with the place!

How have you found relocating here?

Relocating here has been the best decision I’ve ever made, and it’s felt like home since the very first day I moved here. People are so friendly and welcoming.

Why do you think Hull/the Humber is a great place to start your career?

There are many career opportunities here as we’re home to some big hitting businesses, we’re big on tech and forward-thinking, but most of all, we’re fantastic at collaborating and networking. The Humber business community is well-connected and there is a genuine willingness to help you get where you need to be in your career.

What would you say to other people considering relocating to the region? Remove any preconceived ideas you may have because it’ll surprise you. There’s always something to explore.

What is your favourite thing about Hull and the Humber?

I love how we have everything on our doorstep. If you’re a beach bum like me, there’s many coastal and seaside towns around to enjoy, but then you’ve also got cities like Leeds and Newcastle close by too.”

Gracie Harvey

JOIN A BUSINESS THAT GIVES YOU FREEDOM TO BE YOU

We believe in giving our people opportunities to succeed, which is why many of our senior leaders started their careers with the Sewell Group and now sit on our board of directors. A career with us knows no limits; your hard work can get you wherever you want to go.

• Listed in the Times Top 100 companies to work for over many years

• Opportunities across a group of businesses, from construction to consultancy, facilities management and tech

The sheer amount of history and hidden gems and the brilliant people!

• Huge investment in career development and training

• Volunteering days and the chance to get involved in things that matter to you

Find out more: sewell-group.co.uk/careers

SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY

All you need is a good idea! The Humber is a great place for entrepreneurs who want to kick-start a business, with many becoming award-winning. It’s testament to the growth opportunities here and the business-driven networks that nurture and develop our new talent.

LAUNCH PADS

From newbie to global entrepreneur...here are our top five start-up hubs:

• C4Di, Fruit Market, Hull

• The Enterprise Village, Grimsby

• ergo, Bridgehead Business Park, Hessle

• K2 Bond Street Hull

• RaisE Business Centre, Goole

Looking for a start-up grant? Go to the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, Hull.

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Daniella Draper

START-UP SUCCESS

Here are just a few of our successful home-grown entrepreneurs:

Ben Rainey

Started in business at age 19 –now an international DJ/producer with over 91k followers on social media.

Daniella Draper

Started in business at age 22 –now a multi-award winning British jewellery designer with seven stores located across England and many celebrity clients.

Tom Arran

CASE STUDY: NATALIE DOWNIE

What advantages are there to living here?

A big advantage is the cost of living compared to Essex/London, which means I have more disposable income.

How have you found relocating here?

I loved it, there are lots of events and the area is full of independent businesses. Plus, the transport links to cities like Leeds and York are excellent and within an hour.

Why do you think this area is a great place to start your career?

The region and the business community have a real emphasis on developing young talent to help them succeed, I have personally received training and development alongside real work experience and responsibilities at F&T.

What do you think attracts people to the region?

Job opportunities, thanks to the ever-increasing role that digital, tech and green energy plays in the area, and the cost of living is more affordable. Also, the regeneration of the area, it’s vibrant and has drastically transformed in the short time I have been here.

Find out more about Forward & Thinking.

Antonio Tombanane has been named in the 50 most inspiring, prominent, and influential black voices in UK tech, and is a member of Forbes Business Council.

Started in business at age 17 – now a leading creative commercial and lifestyle photographer in the region, also works internationally, as well as being a mentor to the next generation.

Antonio Tombanane

From a family of entrepreneurs, Antonio has always had business in his blood - now an MD, digital innovation champion and Founder of Tech Week Humber.

There is so much to do here! Everything is on your doorstep from restaurants and bars to being in the middle of the Yorkshire Wolds.”

Meet Natalie Downie, 31, Managing Director at Forward & Thinking, an innovative advertising agency based in Market Weighton, East Yorkshire. Natalie relocated to the region from Essex.

Antonio Tombanane

Natalie Downie

Turned down on Dragons’ Den, Grimsby’s Shaun Pulfrey went on to develop

£23m detangling hairbrush business: Tangle Teezer.

LOCATION AND

Hull Trains has been named as one of the UK’s best rail operators by an independent transport watchdog.

AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE COMPARISONS FOR DETACHED PROPERTIES:

Whether you prefer to travel by road, rail, sea or air, the Humber region’s ideal location and connectivity offers easy access to the capital, Europe and beyond, meaning the world is, quite literally, on your doorstep.

ON TRACK

We have quick, direct train routes to Doncaster, Leeds, Manchester and London. The average journey time from Hull to London King's Cross is 2 hr 30.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO GET TO WORK ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR A MONTH?

Hull Card Week is a single card offering unlimited travel on both Stagecoach and East Yorkshire Motor Services bus services for just £14.90 for the week and a Grimsby 7 Day MegaRider is only £14.50. P.S. Students can save up to 50% with Stagecoach!

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE HULL

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE

RIDING THE WAVES

Thousands of passengers pass through the Port of Hull every day, connecting us to fantastic European cities and cultures.

FLY HIGH

GETTING HERE TOP DECK ON THE ROAD

Other airports within an hour’s reach are Doncaster Sheffield, Leeds Bradford and East Midlands, with Manchester Airport only two hours away.

We have our own airport, Humberside Airport, which is home to England’s fourth largest heliport. With regular flights to Amsterdam Schiphol, Humberside Airport is connected to more than 800 destinations worldwide and has direct flights to Italy, Bulgaria, Palma, Jersey and more!

Whether you are travelling north or south, both London and Edinburgh are only around 200 miles away, and surrounding cities Leeds and York can be reached within an hour.

HOW MUCH DOES A PINT OF LAGER COST?

LONDON HULL

HULL £1,764

HOW MUCH IS AN AVERAGE MONTHLY GYM MEMBERSHIP?

LONDON HULL

£194,809 £155,380

EAST YORKSHIRE HULL £200,458 £165,254 £289,099 NATIONAL AVERAGE

HOW MUCH IS A ONE-BEDROOM FLAT TO RENT FOR A MONTH IN A CENTRAL AREA?

HOW MUCH IS AN AVERAGE MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT?

LONDON HULL

£1,390

HOW DO WE COMPARE? LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE