Birmingham's Ice Rink and Big Wheel to Close This Sunday
Birmingham's major festive attractions, the Centenary Square ice rink and big wheel, close for the year on Sunday, January 4. Get your final skates and rides in this weekend.
Birmingham's major festive attractions, the Centenary Square ice rink and big wheel, close for the year on Sunday, January 4. Get your final skates and rides in this weekend.
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