Centenary Square
📍 9a Sunbridge Rd, Bradford BD1 1SD, UK
About Centenary Square
Centenary Square, also known as City Park, is a magnificent award-winning public space located in the heart of Bradford. This vibrant urban oasis is renowned for its impressive Mirror Pool – the largest city-centre water feature in the UK – which transforms into a spectacular fountain display. Surrounded by handsome historic buildings, it offers a refreshing escape and a dynamic hub for locals and visitors alike. It's a key part of Bradford's revitalised city centre, praised by visitors for its beautiful flower and foliage planting.
The square provides a safe and inviting open space, perfect for relaxation, strolling, or enjoying the lively atmosphere. Reviews frequently highlight the cooling water features on hot days, creating a pleasant environment for everyone. With a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 3,700 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved destination, framed by a selection of bars, restaurants, and shops, making it a central point for entertainment and dining.
Visiting Information
Centenary Square is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making it accessible at any time. The area boasts excellent accessibility, with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances ensuring a comfortable visit for all. While enjoying the surrounding amenities, most payment options are accepted, so there's no need to worry about being cash-only.
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📍 9a Sunbridge Rd, Bradford BD1 1SD, UK
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Showing 5 of 3,727 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
Fabulous flower, foliage, and grass planting. Great pedestrianisation of the area around Bradford Town Hall and up to the science/photography/film museum. Lovely area from Jacobs Well to the Cinema, past the Alhambra, really superb revamp of all this central section. More work is needed on the rest of the city Centre, radiating out from this zone, to raise it up to this high standard.
A safe open space with plenty of cooling water on hot days. The backdrop of classic buildings is a real bonus
Looks wonderful on a sunny day. The big open square has an area of fountains and is framed by handsome stone buildings. Well used by Bradford people with bars, restaurants and shops around.
What a beautiful square and very well worth a visit. Seems like the square got pedestrianised and refurbished not too long ago and it has been done very tastefully keeping in mind the gorgeous old architecture around.
Busy, but clean and tidy. Mirror pool not full, but we are in a drought. Nice atmosphere