Culture Year Cost £51 Million and Attracted Three Million Visitors

Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture has concluded, costing approximately £51 million and attracting three million visitors. The initiative featured around 5,000 events, including the Turner Prize, and increased city centre foot traffic by 25%. The closing event, “Brighter Still,” will showcase local talent in Bingley this weekend. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expressed pride in Bradford’s achievements and enthusiasm for its future endeavors.

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