Bradford Christmas wheel to return to Centenary Square

Location: Centenary Square, Bradford
Dates: Tuesday 24 November to Wednesday 23 December; no year was specified
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 7pm
Attractions: A 22-metre wheel and a Victorian-style carousel
Price: £4 per ride

November 12, 2026 Off By

A 22-metre wheel and a Victorian-style carousel are planned for the festive season.

A 22-metre-high observation wheel is due to return to Centenary Square, Bradford, from Tuesday 24 November to Wednesday 23 December, alongside a traditional Victorian carousel.

The wheel is expected to offer views across the city. Both attractions are listed as operating daily between 12pm and 7pm, with tickets priced at £4 per ride. The announcement does not specify a calendar year for the dates.

Attractions and funding

Bradford BID chief executive Jonny Noble said the wheel had attracted visitors when it appeared in the city the previous year. He said the organisation was bringing it back with the carousel for the next festive season.

The BID said the attractions are funded by its member businesses. Mr Noble said the intention was to encourage people to visit the city centre and support local businesses. That is the organisation’s stated aim; the announcement did not provide visitor figures from the wheel’s previous appearance.

The wheel and carousel are described as separate rides, with the £4 price applying per ride. No further details about ticket arrangements, accessibility, or whether advance booking will be available were included in the announcement.