Overview
- The magazine praises Hull’s “defiant spirit” and “laid-back charm,” pointing to cultural renewal since the 2017 City of Culture year.
- National Geographic spotlights revamped attractions slated to reopen next year, including the Maritime Museum, the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship.
- It describes a £40 million maritime heritage programme creating new interpretive sites designed to bring 800 years of seafaring history to life.
- Hull City Council leader Mike Ross says the listing is a huge honour and reflects how far the city has progressed.
- Some outlets report Hull is the only UK destination on the list, a point not independently confirmed in the local coverage.