Hull and East Riding Mumbler

08/02/2026

It's the last week at school before February half term! We break up this Friday 13th for a week off.
To keep the cost down there are some free and low cost activities and events taking place, find them on Mumbler here - https://hullandeastriding.mumbler.co.uk/free-school-holiday-events-activities-for-children/

08/02/2026

Did you know that you can hold special ceremonies with East Riding of Yorkshire Council Registration Services? They offer baby and child naming ceremonies, weddings, civil partnerships and vow renewals.

They recently held an open day at their Beverley venue, The Old Library in Champney Treasure House, so I popped in to have a look. It is beautiful! A stunning old building but filled with new technology - you can video and live stream the ceremony to guests who can't attend, and make the ceremony into a photo book afterwards. There are lovely newly landscaped gardens outside for after the ceremony too.

They have 2 other venues in the county with open days coming up, you can go along and speak to the Registrars about all the ceremonies they offer and how they can make them bespoke.
Bridlington Town Hall - 28th Feb
Goole Council Offices - 21st Feb

Read all about my visit to Beverley and find the booking links for the other 2 events on Mumbler here -
https://hullandeastriding.mumbler.co.uk/special-ceremonies-with-east-riding-registration-services/

07/02/2026

Baby Bootcamp!!
If you've recently had a baby and are looking to do some exercise, Excel Health and Nutrition have these new weekly sessions in Preston, HU12.

Baby Bootcamp combines effective postnatal-friendly workouts with interactive activities for your baby. Sessions run every Tuesday morning.

Find full details on Mumbler here - https://hullandeastriding.mumbler.co.uk/excel-health-nutrition-baby-bootcamp/

06/02/2026

NEW for February half term!! Family Fossil Hunts with Fossil Feet
They're passionate about fossils and educating children and grown ups on how to find them safely.

Learn the basics of fossil hunting - 20th February 2026, 10am-12noon, near Hornsea.

Please book a place in advance, full details are on Mumbler here -
https://hullandeastriding.mumbler.co.uk/fossil-feet-fossil-hunt-hornsea/

06/02/2026

I've emailed out this months Mumbler Newsletter!
February's issue has a roundup of the February half term events and activities taking place locally for families, plus a roundup of other new news.

If you receive a copy - check your inbox.
If you don't - there's a copy on the website here to read:
https://hullandeastriding.mumbler.co.uk/this-months-newsletter-is-out/

05/02/2026

Weekend idea - a walk around Sledmere to see the snowdrops, and it's HALF PRICE entry 😍

Snowdrop trail started today, 5th Feb. Collect a map from the Ticket Office or follow the way-marked trail that will show you where to find the best displays of snowdrops and winter flowering bulbs.
Most of the walk is on grass paths. Dogs on leads are very welcome.

Half price entry available is available now until the Friday 13th February. From 14th February it's normal prices but there is also a Sneaky Squirrel Trail to do over half term 14th-22nd Feb as well as seeing the snowdrops.

We love a walk here, I think we'll be taking our dog (and kids) to see the snowdrops!

04/02/2026

If you're looking for some extra tutoring for your child, we have 3 fantastic Kip McGrath Education Centres in our area -
💜Kip McGrath Tutoring Hull North West on Beverley Road Hull
💜Kip McGrath Tutoring Hull East on Holderness Road Hull
💜Kip McGrath Tutoring Hull West in Anlaby

They do small group sessions in maths and English for all ages, Primary and Secondary.
They're now taking on year 10 students, to get exam ready in time for doing their GCSEs next years. As a mum of a year 10 boy I know how many tests they've been doing recently and how this is the crucial time to get them focussed and ready!

We've used our local Kip centres and think they're great 😀

04/02/2026

Here's where you can see the amazing animals at Lion Learners North Lincolnshire this February half term!

Please book a place in advance direct with the venues.

Look out for them in March as part of the East Riding Libraries Little Readers Wek!

03/02/2026

I have driven past Raywell so many times and never that realised behind the fence was an amazing forest school!
Tucked away next to the Scout Camp at Raywell Wood is Wave & Willow. They do various sessions in the forest throughout the week for babies and under 5s but we popped in last weekend to try their their Saturday Club.

The session runs every Saturday 10am-2pm. You can drop off children age 8+ (or if under 8 they are welcome but an adult needs to stay with them). Each week they do different activities but it is always an opportunity for children to explore, get involved in nature and just have a proper play, whatever the weather!

It's a beautiful section of woodland, full of things to do, and things that they are planning to add.
My daughter enjoyed making bird feeds from pine cones and her favourite thing was being shown how to whittle a hazel stick to a point which was then going to be used to build a new fence.

They are very welcoming and you can go on any Saturday to see what it's like. Or if you need some half term childcare or a fun day for your child, the club is also running every day in February half term from Monday 16th Feb, 10am-2pm.

Read my full review here - https://hullandeastriding.mumbler.co.uk/mumbler-reviews-forest-school-with-wave-willow/

03/02/2026

Something NEW in Hull to try tomorrow if you have a baby! Or Thursday if you have a toddler!

Little Astronauts (on the top floor of Prospect Shopping Centre Hull) are starting 2 new sessions -
💜Baby Social - every Wednesday 9.30-11.30am term time.
💜Toddler Thursdays - every Thursday 9.30-11.30am term time.

You can book in advance or pay on the door.
Find full details about what to expect at both sessions on Mumbler here - https://hullandeastriding.mumbler.co.uk/little-astronauts-baby-social-toddler-thursdays/

02/02/2026

February seems to be shows month!! There's lots of great family theatre to see across the month, for all ages.

Ideal for young children -
💜Northern Ballet's Little Red Riding Hood - 16th February at Hull New Theatre
💜The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 17th and 18th February at Hull New Theatre
💜Great Adventures present a Colosseum of Chaos - 14th, 16th and 17th February at Hull Truck Theatre

For older children or those who love ballet -
💜Varna International Ballet - 26th to 28th February at Hull New Theatre, choose from Cinderella or Swan Lake

For the teens -
💜Macbeth - 5th to 28th February at Hull Truck Theatre. Age guidance on this is 13+ so ideal for teens as this text is on the GCSE English list.

What will you be watching?

02/02/2026

PLEASE NOTE!!
The new bridge system went live today! You need to pay for your crossing online before midnight the same day (or get a fine), and its now £2.
Don't get caught out!

Our new toll system is now fully operational!!

You can access our new payment website via our main site or direct at https://toll.humberbridge.co.uk/

Account holders, you can log into your accounts. Non-account holders can create new accounts or pay for their crossings as guests.

Drivers can also pay tolls over the phone. Our customer service team will be happy to help from 8am to 6pm today and can be reached on 01482 235500.

You can also pay your tolls at any PayPoint store from today. If you do, there’s a good chance you might be the first person to do it at that particular store – so please be patient with shop staff.
Use this link to find the PayPoint that best suits you https://www.paypoint.com/store-locator

As we announced yesterday, the app is not available yet. We're working hard to get this resolved and will let you know when the app is live. In the meantime, people can access their accounts and pay for crossings via the website.

If you crossed the bridge this weekend and you do not have an account (or your account doesn’t have enough credit to cover your tolls), you'll have until midnight tomorrow (Tuesday) to settle up.

Because of the go-live weekend, we're extending the normal payment window. PLEASE NOTE: from Tuesday onwards, and every day thereafter (including bank holidays), you will need to pay your tolls by midnight the day after you cross.