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City park is Bradford's brilliant multi-award winning public space. The Mirror Pool is the largest urban water feature in the UK.

It can be a cool, tranquil and misty space, a huge reflective watery mirror, a bubbling, squirting, popping and splashing fountain display, a beautifully lit aqueous light display or a thunderous 100ft water canon.

City Park's computer plays 100 fountains, laser lights, mist and water effects like a maestro conducting a glorious watery symphony.

Afternoons are best if you would like to see the Mirror Pool full, dusk is best for viewing the lights.

Make use of City Park's free WiFi and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Please note:high winds or freezing temperatures can affect City Park's operations.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

* Some events may be chargeable.

Events

Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025

Large sheep puppetsCecil Green Arts – Away To MeA puppet show walkabout with Rex the over-controlling bicycle sheep dog in Bradford City Centre
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025

A tightrope walkerCie Basinga - Soka Tira OsoaAn unforgettable tightrope walk across City Park's Mirror Pool - not to be missed!
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025

People lying on beanbagsGobbledegook Theatre – CloudscapesDrop-in: Consider the clouds in Centenary Square
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025

Two girls dancingSay And Gandini Juggling Double BillA special double bill in Centenary Square
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025

A woman posing with hoopsSymonéA performance from a Guinness World Record Holder in the Broadway Shopping Centre
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A crowd watching two men talkActic – Urban SafariA humorous safari into the depths of the urban jungle in Bradford City Centre
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

BD: Festival logoArtful Frizinghall – Bradford's Stone FacesDrop-in: Craft unique masks in City Park
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

BD: Festival logoBD:FestivalBD: Festival is coming this July for a fantastic time celebrating culture in Bradford. 
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

People climbing on a wooden structureCirque Inextremiste - DamoclèsCircus with a twist in Centenary Square- a show where you have the chance to be the hero!
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Large bird puppets over a crowdClose Act – SaurusMajestic dinosaurs take over Kirgate, Bank Street and the Darley Street market in their hunt for food.
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A person dressed as a koalaElectrico 28 – Full HouseWhat happens when your neighbours get a little too close for comfort? A family-friendly fable using physical theatre on Bridge Street.
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Children racing on tricycles.Firma Kodde – RoarRaceRace sound-reactive tricycles on Market Street
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A group of people performingJustice in Motion – CodeA gripping new performance about the damaging effect of county-lines in Jacob's Well
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

BD: Festival logoKynd – Celebration SeedsDrop-in: Take home some wildflower seeds after your adventures in City Park
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A man playing with a giant game controllerLosing the Thread – Human ArcadeDrop-in: Hall Ings sets the stage for a new collaboration with Jim Mitcham and Geoff Kendal
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

An acrobatic performanceMimbre – WeightlessA blend of acrobatics, movement and humour performed at Darley Street Market and St George's Hall
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

People posing with kitesPagrav Dance Company – One SkyA dance performance using kites in City Park
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

People posing with kitesPagrav Dance Company – One Sky Kite MakingMake your own kite inspired by India's kite festivals in City Park
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

BD: Festival logoPuppets with Guts – Cardboard GarageCreate your very own custom cardboard car on Ivegate
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A group of people dancingRamshacklicious And Hijinx – TruthA unique outdoor performance by a 5 strong, inclusive ensemble of playful troublemakers in Hall Ings
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A man watching children playTombs Creatius - Xics Del XurracDrop-in: Games inspired by human towers in Norfolk Gardens
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

People watching a performanceWorking Boys Club – Serving SoundsA joyful, pop-up sound installation in Centenary Square
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

People posing on a structureAscension Dance - The Other SideHead to City Park for a highly physical outdoor performance that explores how we bridge differences and find connections.
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A crowd watching a performanceCat and Mouse Theatre – Blockbuster FactoryBecome part of the film crew to realise Martin Bielspurg’s movie making extravaganza in the Broadway and the Darley Street Market
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A man holding a bowlDisplace Yourself – Gong BathRelax and reconnect at BD Festival! Displace Yourself Theatre’s Mike Auger leads an outdoor summer sound bath in Bradford. Let the healing sounds wash over you in the summer air. Pure bliss on Hall Ings
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A man with a lure and a person dressed as a bird.Dizzy O'Dare - Falconry DismayDizzy O'Dare turn the traditional falconry display on its head in Centenary Square
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A woman standing under a lightDorine Mugisha – ExposedAn energetic performance exploring power of self expression though movement and storytelling in City Park
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A woman in period dress runningFran Bundey – Charlotte Brontë Senseless TrashA phonic field trip over the Yorkshire Moors on Hall Ings
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A woman runningGorilla Circus - RPMA mesmeric show with exhilarating acrobatics, adrenaline-pumping street dance and breath-taking roller skating, set on a giant moving treadmill in Jacobs Well!
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A man throwing a woman into the airJoli Vyann – Drop Me If You DareWhat is it to not let go? An exciting mix of dance and partner acrobatics at St George's Hall
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A pair of women performingJust More Productions - Do What Ya Mama Told Ya!A feast of food fusion and storytelling in Centenary Square
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A girl jumping over railingsJustice in Motion - Parkour ParkAn interactive parkour workshop at Jacob's Well
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A Good Yarn posterLuke Jerram and Bloomin’ Buds – A Good YarnFind a giant ball of wool as it rolls through Bradford city centre
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Two men posingNoisy ToysLook out for the roaming Noise Technicians who will be wandering through City Park
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

People watching a printing demonstrationPeople Powered PressHave a go on the mini-press in City Park
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

BD: Festival logoPhoto Hub North – CultureCamDiscover more about Culture Cam's mobile eco darkroom on Bridge Street
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A woman putting another on a washing linePitch'd Productions – Now And ThenComedy and acrobatics on Channing Way
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Artwork of a girl walkingPuppets with Guts – Zee And The CityJoin us at BD: Festival for a spectacular adventure through the streets of Bradford led by a towering puppet.
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

BD: Festival logoRobbie Thomson – Total MelterDiscover synthetic organisms inhabiting a shadow world in Norfolk Gardens
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Paper flowersSame Difference ArtsDrop-in: Join Same Difference Arts to make beautiful paper flowers from sustainable materials in City Park
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A child cookingSouth Asian Heritage Festival – Little FoodiesAn interactive trail through the city
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

People DancingSwirl Education - Caribbean Carnival Party Dance WorkshopA fun filled Caribbean Dance Party in Darley Street Market
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A drawing of two women and a babyThe Nobert Nannies - Baby Gareth and The Norbert NanniesHelp the nannies look after baby Gareth as they stroll through City Park
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

A group of people posingUrban GlidersAn electrifying rollerskating performance on Darley Street and in the Broadway Shopping Centre
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Three elderly women posingYorkshire Dance - So Far So Gooda playful look at ageing in Darley Street Market
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Booking & Payment Details

  • Free Entry

Children

  • Children welcome

Map & Directions

City Park

Type:Park

Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HY

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Opening Times

* Open: 24 hours, 365 days

City Park is a public space so is generally open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please note, the space is sometimes closed to allow us to set up events.

The fountains generally run from 8.30am to 8pm but may be turned off without notice for reasons such as ice risk, hazardous materials, public safety or maintenance.

Check City Park’s social media – Twitter and Facebook for updates.

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