There's plenty going on in Hull and East Yorkshire across the May bank holiday weekend. We've picked out ten of the best events. Plus, scroll down for more ideas for days out and a look at the bank holiday weekend weather.• Hull Fashion Week comes to a climax at Hull City Hall on Saturday with a day of catwalk shows, live music and a little touch of glitz and glamour. The fun kicks off at 11am with a day of events spanning the fashion world until 4pm. Among the styles receiving their own catwalk spotlight include 1920s, urban, beachwear, World Cup Brazilian flair, hip-hop, boutique and vintage. Among those providing the music will be Kristian Eastwood, Nineties Boy and Endoflevelbaddie. • Featuring more than 100 stalls selling the best in seasonal, regional produce, and a dedicated section for arts and crafts, the Humber Bridge Market event (Sunday, 9am-1pm) has become the largest of its kind in the region and is attended by more than 5,000 people each month.• Last Man Standing (Saturday, 7.45pm) is described as a dance "driven by unparalleled energy and athleticism, performed by world-class dancers". The show, performed by the James Wilton Dance Company, is heading for Hull Truck Theatre. Expect some spectacular moves. Tickets £15.50/£12.50. Call 01482 323638.• Wolf Alice have been compared to everyone from the xx to Hole and placed in pigeonholes as far apart as folk and grunge. Make up your mind for yourself when the rising rockers arrived at Fruit on Bank Holiday Monday at 7.30pm. Tickets £8. • The King of rock'n'roll will be celebrated in style this Bank Holiday when Bridlington Spa welcomes it's fifth annual Elvis Weekender. Fours days of fun (today until Monday) featuring everything from the Ultimate Elvis Competition to a Blue Hawaii Beach Party. A full weekend ticket costs £100, with day passes at £37 on Saturday and £30 on Sunday. • The first meet of the month at Beverley Racecourse has a family theme. Held on Monday, May 5, there will be lambs, chicks and piglets to pet and archery to try among other activities.• Also on Monday, Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum in Pocklington is encouraging children and their parents to join in with traditional activities, including Maypole Dancing as well as crafts and trails.• Newland Avenue will set the stage for music, art and theatre this Saturday. Assemble Festival is arriving in the avenue for the first year, bringing with it a packed line-up bursting with talent. Shoppers and visitors will be entertained by street performers, buskers and artists while traders will open their doors for a roaring trade.• Also in Newland Avenue, the second Larkin's Ale and Music Festival runs until Monday, with proceeds going to The Warren Project. More than 40 real ales and ciders from Yorkshire's finest breweries are on offer.• A limited number of tickets for the Saturday matinee and evening performances of Formby at Hull Truck Theatre remain available. The one-man tribute show, starring Ewan Wardrop, includes numbers such as Blackpool Rock, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, and When I'm Cleaning Windows.
A day out at the seaside Fancy a day out at the seaside this weekend? Our coastal county offers lots of opportunities to enjoy the beach but one of the most dramatic places to enjoy the sea is atop the towering chalky cliffs at Bempton. Head to the RSPB reserve to begin your day where upwards of 200,000 seabirds make their home for the summer. See, hear – and smell – them as the adults bring food to their nests, or young chicks make their first faltering flights. Species to spot include gannets and guillemots, and the easily recognisable puffins, which can be seen between April and July. Enjoy them from specially created cliff-top viewpoints, including one just 200m from the car park which is wheelchair accessible and pram friendly, or via two TV screens that show close-up images. There are also two nature trails, refreshments and a shop. The visitor centre is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm (4pm from November to February) and entry costs £5 per car or free to RSPB members. From Bempton, head south along the coast to the Living Seas Centre in Flamborough to learn about wildlife under the waves. Open every weekend until November 30 (every Sunday throughout the year) and daily during half term, activities include locally shot underwater footage, arts and crafts, beach treasure and "bubble booth". There are also regular events including seashore safaris and scavenger hunts. Finally, head to Bridlington Harbour to take in a different view of Bempton and Flamborough from the sea. The RSPB organises three-hour puffin and gannet cruises from early May to mid-July.
Sample some of the best in local food Journal writer Natalie Murphy offers the following suggestions for a foodie day out this weekend. Feast on international flavours without ever leaving the county with a three-stop tour of some of the area's best places to eat, as highlighted in the Visit Hull and East Yorkshire Remarkable Tourism awards. Start with breakfast at TC Patisserie in Lairgate, Beverley, where French chef Thierry Condette works through the night to produce fresh bread, croissants and cakes for his loyal customers. Sip a bespoke cup of specially blended coffee with a "croque monsieur" (toasted ham and cheese sandwich) or "croque madame" (with the addition of a fried egg) and see if you can resist sampling one of the stunning handmade pastry delights in the display counter. Work off breakfast with a stroll around the shops or the market stalls on Wednesdays and Saturdays before heading to Japanese restaurant Ogino. Open for lunch from noon to 3pm at weekends and evenings from 6pm to 10pm (closed Mondays), try sushi and sashimi, tempura and teriyaki and more, washed down with a glass of sake. Ogino has hosts cooking classes and workshops at the beautifully decorated restaurant in Butcher Row. Leave Beverley for Hull for dinner at Tapasya Tapasya in Beverley Road, where chef KK Anand cooks high-end Indian cuisine. Previously head chef for Asian cuisine at the Olympic Village in London, his was the first Indian restaurant to be nominated for a Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Award.
Bank holiday weekend weather The Met Office says Saturday will enjoy plenty of sunshine, but temperatures will struggle to rise beyond 12C. Sunday will be cloudy, forecasters say, with a chance of rain in the middle of the day. Temperatures will reach 13C. It is likely to be dry but overcast on Monday, when it will be slightly warmer, with temperatures reaching 14C.
A day out at the seaside Fancy a day out at the seaside this weekend? Our coastal county offers lots of opportunities to enjoy the beach but one of the most dramatic places to enjoy the sea is atop the towering chalky cliffs at Bempton. Head to the RSPB reserve to begin your day where upwards of 200,000 seabirds make their home for the summer. See, hear – and smell – them as the adults bring food to their nests, or young chicks make their first faltering flights. Species to spot include gannets and guillemots, and the easily recognisable puffins, which can be seen between April and July. Enjoy them from specially created cliff-top viewpoints, including one just 200m from the car park which is wheelchair accessible and pram friendly, or via two TV screens that show close-up images. There are also two nature trails, refreshments and a shop. The visitor centre is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm (4pm from November to February) and entry costs £5 per car or free to RSPB members. From Bempton, head south along the coast to the Living Seas Centre in Flamborough to learn about wildlife under the waves. Open every weekend until November 30 (every Sunday throughout the year) and daily during half term, activities include locally shot underwater footage, arts and crafts, beach treasure and "bubble booth". There are also regular events including seashore safaris and scavenger hunts. Finally, head to Bridlington Harbour to take in a different view of Bempton and Flamborough from the sea. The RSPB organises three-hour puffin and gannet cruises from early May to mid-July.
Sample some of the best in local food Journal writer Natalie Murphy offers the following suggestions for a foodie day out this weekend. Feast on international flavours without ever leaving the county with a three-stop tour of some of the area's best places to eat, as highlighted in the Visit Hull and East Yorkshire Remarkable Tourism awards. Start with breakfast at TC Patisserie in Lairgate, Beverley, where French chef Thierry Condette works through the night to produce fresh bread, croissants and cakes for his loyal customers. Sip a bespoke cup of specially blended coffee with a "croque monsieur" (toasted ham and cheese sandwich) or "croque madame" (with the addition of a fried egg) and see if you can resist sampling one of the stunning handmade pastry delights in the display counter. Work off breakfast with a stroll around the shops or the market stalls on Wednesdays and Saturdays before heading to Japanese restaurant Ogino. Open for lunch from noon to 3pm at weekends and evenings from 6pm to 10pm (closed Mondays), try sushi and sashimi, tempura and teriyaki and more, washed down with a glass of sake. Ogino has hosts cooking classes and workshops at the beautifully decorated restaurant in Butcher Row. Leave Beverley for Hull for dinner at Tapasya Tapasya in Beverley Road, where chef KK Anand cooks high-end Indian cuisine. Previously head chef for Asian cuisine at the Olympic Village in London, his was the first Indian restaurant to be nominated for a Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Award.
Bank holiday weekend weather The Met Office says Saturday will enjoy plenty of sunshine, but temperatures will struggle to rise beyond 12C. Sunday will be cloudy, forecasters say, with a chance of rain in the middle of the day. Temperatures will reach 13C. It is likely to be dry but overcast on Monday, when it will be slightly warmer, with temperatures reaching 14C.
