Places to go near Birmingham

Boating in central Birmingham

Chocoholics beware! Warwickshire is home to Bournville and Cadbury World – a great day out for all the family. But don’t despair, a host of calorie-free attractions (including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Hanbury Hall and lots of fascinating canal architecture) are available too.

Local attractions

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  1. Image for Birmingham Back to Backs

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    A rare survival of 19th century social history. Nineteenth century Birmingham was a bustling, smoky metropolis, …

  2. Image for Black Country Living Museum

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    Located at the Tipton end of the Dudley Tunnel, this 26-acre museum is focused around an historical recreation of a …

  3. Image for Delph Flight

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    This spectacular flight of locks is to be found on the Dudley No.1 Canal between Brierley Hill and Dudley. It is …

  4. Image for Dudley Tunnel & Mines

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    This astonishing and very narrow tunnel - over 3,000 yards in length - was completed in 1792. As well as linking the …

  5. Image for Gas Street Basin

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    Gas Street Basin, in the heart of Birmingham city centre, is the heart of Britain's canal network. In days gone by …

  6. Image for National Sea Life Centre

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    The National Sea Life Centre, beside Old Turn Junction at the heart of Birmingham's canals, is home to a wide …

  7. Image for Waterfront & Merry Hill Shopping Centre

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    The West Midlands' premier out-of-town shopping experience is just a short walk from the canal. If offers more than …

  8. Birmingham Repertory Theatre »

    A leading theatrical venue since 1913.

  9. Brindleyplace

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    Tree-lined streets, stunning modern architecture and the tranquil Worcester & Birmingham Canal running nearby all …

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