The winner of City of Culture 2025 will take over the title from current holder Coventry, which won in 2021
City of Culture 2025 nominees, clockwise from top left: Wrexham FC/ Durham Heritage Coast/ Bradford's City Park - pic by Visit Bradford/ Southampton - pic by Iwan BaanBradford, County Durham, Southampton, and Wrexham County Borough have been revealed as the four candidates in the running to be named UK City of Culture for 2025.
Winning the title helps to raise the area's profile, boost its local economy and put it in the cultural spotlight, encouraging long-lasting participation in the arts, and growth for local tourism.Cartwright Hall, in Bradford. Those working on the city's bid say it will show the 'magic of its people'. Pic: Visit Bradford
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