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We will have to wait until the end of May for a full reopening
The site will partially reopen this week(Image: Donna Clifford/Hull Live)
Queen’s Gardens to partially reopen this week
- Queen’s Gardens will partially reopen to the public on Friday, April 17. Hull City Council has confirmed that sections of the city centre park will welcome visitors once again as the major redevelopment of the site nears completion. Visitors will be able to see new artworks inspired by Hull’s maritime past, rain gardens and a redeveloped Peace Garden.
- The gardens have been undergoing a full refurbishment since 2022. What initially started as a smaller-scale project around the Guildhall Road side of the site has since led to a full refurbishment. The project has also delivered hundreds of newly planted trees and a reimagined landscape designed to thrive across all seasons and significantly improve biodiversity.
- Despite a full reopening having been expected in April, we will now have to wait until late May for the project’s completion, the council has confirmed. The council says some areas along the northern boundary have been newly planted and are waiting to establish. Therefore, to ensure the longevity of the landscaping, these areas will open at the end of next month along with the final element of the project, the Rose Bowl area.
- Gillian Osgerby, Programme Director for Hull Maritime at Hull City Council, said: “This transformation is about more than new planting and improved access. Parts of the gardens had become unusable and the historic dock walls had become structurally unsafe. We’ve not only restored the gardens but strengthened the foundations for their future ensuring they remain resilient, sustainable, and welcoming for generations to come. We recognise that this is a significant investment, but it has futureproofed one of the city centre’s most important green spaces that means so much to the people of Hull. We’re delighted residents can now enjoy some of the gardens once again and see the benefits of this investment.”
- Hull Live recently took a look around the site ahead of its reopening.
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