The Hull Seven Seas Fish Trail is a fantastic, free activity for everyone to enjoy.
With 41 fish sculptures to find while meandering through the city centre streets, it’s a great way to get out in the fresh air and see parts of Hull you perhaps have never seen before.
But if you begin to feel weary through lack of coffee and cake while on your fish adventure, the trail offers routes to many fantastic local independent coffee shops.
Here are nine pit stops where you can refuel and tick off how many sculptures you’ve managed to spot.
Everyone knows an expedition requires fuelling up first, and you can do that at Ferens Art Gallery before embarking on the fish trail. Sitting proudly in Queen Victoria Square, you can check out the exhibitions and long-standing art favourites as you make your way to the spacious café.
· Watch out for: Lobster, Cod, X Ray Fish
With three floors of seating, open log fires and a terrace for those warmer days, McCoy’s in Princes Dock Street is a great place to grab a table if you’re looking for a cuppa or a shot early on in your fish trail experience.
· Look out for: Flying Fish and Herring
The lunchtime throng at Caffeinated is testament to the quality of its coffee. Its cups are all environmentally friendly and it’s located inside the ever-popular Trinity Market, where you can also grab a sweet treat.
· Look out for: Mackerel
B.E. Coffee can be found in North Church Side, next to the Hideout Apartment Hotel, and is a great way to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. It has rave reviews for its coffee, so could be the perfect spot for a warming drink.
· Look out for: Plaice
An icon of the Fruit Market, Thieving Harry’s is based inside a former warehouse in Humber Dock Street. Serving brunch, lunch, snacks and great coffee, it’s the perfect place to put your feet up after reaching the coastal part of the trail.
· Look out for: Swordfish
With two locations to choose from within yards of each other in Queen Street, Nibble@TheDock and Nibble Next Door are great places to grab a coffee as well as sandwiches, sweet treats and more.
· Look out for: Garfish
If you’re a fan of Sunday brunching – think French toast, croque madame and more – then Wonky Tulip is the refuelling stop for you. Situated opposite The Lion & Key pub near to the Scale Lane bridge, it also serves pastries, cakes and a great selection of hot drinks.
· Look out for: Eel and Salmon
This bakehouse can be found opposite the entrance for the Streetlife and Hull & East Riding museums, putting it in the heart of Hull’s cultural Old Town. With a range of sandwiches and hot snacks, including vegan options, if you can get a seat then it’s well worth a visit as you near the end of the trail.
· Look out for: Whitebait and Electric Eel
Nestled through an archway just off Whitefriargate - next to The Works - Liquid Jade is a haven for coffee and tea lovers alike. With over 40 tea varieties and plenty of breakfast and lunch options, it’s the perfect place to rest your feet (and perhaps check your final step count!) after completing the trail.
· Look out for: Shark and Zander