Community rallies to save Hull's iconic Spiders nightclub after closure

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 11:39 · Archive

Spiders nightclub in Hull, which opened in 1979, has closed after nearly 50 years and the owners are seeking a buyer.

Spiders nightclub on New Cleveland Street in Hull has closed after almost 50 years of operation. The owners announced the closure on social media, stating it was due to 'personal and external situations' and that the venue would be sold on the open market, including the freehold, fixtures and stock.

The two-storey club opened in 1979 and became known for its alternative music scene, hosting weekly goth and rock nights on the ground floor and Motown, soul and classic music upstairs. Fans have described it as a welcoming space where people felt accepted, with one long-standing visitor noting the 'completely welcoming' atmosphere despite its alternative image.

Community members and former clubgoers have expressed sadness at the closure. Comedian Lucy Beaumont, who attended during her university days, said it was 'more than a club' and 'a really safe space for young people who were alternative'. Others recalled meeting partners there and celebrating milestone events. Chris Hartley, who began attending as a teenager in 1986, said he hoped the venue could be saved.

The owners posted a second message inviting genuine offers, stating they had been 'overwhelmed with messages' about purchasing the business. They invited interested parties to contact spidersclubhull@gmail.com, noting that full accounts and documentation would be made available to viable buyers.

How it is being reported

• Comedian Lucy Beaumont backs bid to save iconic Hull nightclub Spiders'It's really sad. It was more than a club - it was like a community centre and a safe space for young people'Hull Daily Mail · 5 Nov, 09:42
• 'End of an era' - Hull clubbers share Spiders Nightclub memories'It's so much more than just a club. It's a place where people felt accepted and welcome.'Hull Daily Mail · 5 Nov, 05:00
• Fans hope club closure will not be end of an eraClubbers hope Spiders in Hull can be saved after its closure was announced after nearly 50 years.BBC Humberside · 4 Nov, 15:05
• Save Spiders - loyal clubbers rally to rescue iconic Hull nightclub after shock closure'It wasn’t just a job for staff, it was a whole community and it very much felt like their safe space'Hull Daily Mail · 4 Nov, 14:29
• Shock as legendary Hull nightclub Spiders closes with immediate effect'We are sad to inform you that due to personal and external situations Spiders Club has closed'Hull Daily Mail · 3 Nov, 17:50

In this story: Spiders · Hull · Lucy Beaumont · Chris Hartley · Mike Robinson

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