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Queen's Gardens Reopens: A Splash of Color and Greenery
16 Apr
Summary
- Queen's Gardens in Hull partially reopens Friday with new landscaping.
- Renovations include improved accessibility, seating, and biodiversity enhancements.
- The project, costing over £21 million, aims for a welcoming public space.
A section of the revamped Queen's Gardens in Hull is scheduled to reopen this Friday, according to Hull Maritime. This phase of the renovation includes updated landscaping, enhanced planting, improved accessibility features, and new seating areas. The remaining parts of the gardens are expected to be fully completed and opened to the public by the end of May.
The extensive £21 million project, part of a larger maritime initiative, also involves refurbishing the Maritime Museum and creating a new berth for the Arctic Corsair trawler. New additions to the gardens feature rain gardens along Guildhall Road to aid in flood reduction and surface water management. Significant enhancements have been made to biodiversity with the planting of hundreds of trees, and boundary walls have been rebuilt, alongside the installation of a new Peace Garden.
Gillian Osgerby, programme director for Hull Maritime, expressed delight at residents being able to enjoy parts of the gardens again. She highlighted that the transformation goes beyond aesthetics, addressing structural safety issues of historic dock walls and unusable garden sections. The restoration ensures the gardens are resilient and sustainable for the future. A section of the Rose Bowl within the gardens was previously reopened in July 2025.
