Welcome to Culture and Events in the North West Area
The North West area of Hull is home to established neighbourhoods that grew alongside the city’s maritime and industrial expansion. While it isn’t defined by major museums or tourist landmarks, the area has a strong community centred culture. It’s also home to two of Hull’s most iconic grassroots music venues - the Polar Bear Music Club and The New Adelphi Club - which continue to shape the city’s independent music scene.
This page highlights what’s happening across the North West Ward, showcasing upcoming events, community initiatives, and opportunities to get involved.
The North West area includes the Avenue, Bricknell, University Beverley and Newland and Orchard Park areas.
Community Centres
Endike Community Centre, North Hull Community Centre, Oasis Hub, Riverside Community Centre and Bricknell Avenue Methodist Church act as key local hubs, providing activities, support services, and welcoming spaces for residents. They help reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, and offer practical support such as advice and community programmes, strengthening connections and supporting the overall resilience of the area.
Libraries
The North West Area is home to two libraries, both Greenwood Avenue Library and The Avenues Library serve the community with the usual collections, but also provide access to support services and internet use.
Sports & Recreation
North West has a variety of excellent green spaces including King George V Playing Fields, Oak Road Playing Fields and Fishing Pond and Pearson Park. There are sporting facilities at The Allam Sports Centre at the University as well as Hymers College, Hull Cricket Club is also based in the North West Area.
Gallery and Exhibition Spaces
The area is also home to two exhibition spaces. The first at the University of Hull features the their own collection as well as travelling exhibitions. On Princes Avenue you will also find 87 Gallery, home to nationally significant travelling exhibitions, curated by one of Hulls National Portfolio Organisations (NPO's) Artlink.