The major city centre gardens have reopened
People have been out enjoying the newly reopened green space(Image: Hull Live)
Queen’s Gardens in Hull city centre has reopened to the public following a £21m refurbishment. Work on the major project began in 2022.
From today (May 29) the gardens’ visitors will be able to walk the full length of the gardens from the Maritime Museum end, down to Hull College. The revamped city centre space is also expected to host large events in the coming years.
The night before the opening of the gardens, anti-terror blocks were placed at the Rose Bowl section to prevent vehicles from entering the gardens. Hull City Council has reassured that the ones in place are temporary, with more aesthetically sympathetic fixtures set to be put in place.
Celebrating the gardens’ reopening, Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, said: “Queen’s Gardens is one of Hull’s most loved green spaces, and it’s fantastic to be able to fully reopen it to the public following such a significant and carefully delivered transformation.
“This project developed into much more than was originally proposed when it was first set out. Whilst the original plan just focused on improvements along Guildhall Road, as works progressed and the deteriorated condition of the historic dock structure beneath the gardens was fully uncovered, it became clear that much more extensive work was needed throughout the site to properly repair it, secure the long‑term future of the gardens and deliver an amazing high quality space Hull residents deserve. Addressing these challenges head‑on has ensured the gardens are safe, welcoming, and built to last.
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“I’d like to thank residents, businesses and visitors for their patience while this work was carried out. The result is a wonderful and inclusive city centre space that reflects Hull’s maritime heritage, while meeting the needs of a modern city.”
With Queen’s Gardens now ticked off, eyes will inevitably turn to the Maritime Museum which is expected to open this summer. Like Queen’s Gardens, the museum has also faced delays in its reopening.
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