Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Saturday 20th March 2010

Places to go near 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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Image for Birmingham Back to Backs

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

  • Historic building
  • Museum
Image for Black Country Living Museum

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

  • Museum
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Pubs + bars
Image for Delph Flight

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

  • Leisure attraction
Image for Dudley Tunnel & Mines

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

  • Historic structure
Image for Gas Street Basin

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

  • Leisure attraction
Image for National Sea Life Centre

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

  • Leisure attraction
Image for Waterfront & Merry Hill Shopping Centre

The West Midlands premier out-of-town shopping experience is just a short walk from the canal. Offering over 200 …

  • Leisure attraction

A leading theatrical venue since 1913.

  • Leisure attraction
Brindleyplace

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

  • Leisure attraction

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