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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hull

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hull, England

Updated November 5, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Hull

Hull, England

The Hull Mermaid

This mummified mermaid corpse is an aquatic curio that was eventually revealed to be a fake.

Hull, England

England's Smallest Window

What looks like missing grout is actually an old pub's peephole.

Hull, England

White Phone Booths of Hull

The phone booths in this English town have distinctly milky hues.

Hull, England

Seven Seas Fish Trail

Explore Hull's historic Old Town by following the sea creatures scattered throughout its charmingly cobbled streets.

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Beverley, England

Beverley Sanctuary Stones

Marking the ancient boundaries of asylum around Beverley Minster.

7 miles from Hull

Beverley, England

Beverley Messenger Rabbit

Lewis Carroll's White Rabbit or something else altogether?

7 miles from Hull

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Greenwich Meridian Trail

This long-distance walking route follows the Prime Meridian line as it passes through England.

13 miles from Hull

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