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.
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A rare survival of 19th century social history. 19th century Birmingham was a bustling, smoky metropolis, swelling …
- Historic building
- 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
This spectacular flight of locks is to be found on the Dudley No.1 Canal between Brierley Hill and Dudley. A short …
- Leisure attraction
This astonishing and very narrow tunnel - over 3,000 yards in length - was completed in 1792. As well as linking the …
- Historic structure
Gas Street Basin, in the heart of Birmingham city centre, is the heart of Britain's canal network. In days gone by …
- Leisure attraction
The National Sea Life Centre, beside Old Turn Junction at the heart of Birmingham's canals, is home to a wide …
- Leisure attraction
The West Midlands premier out-of-town shopping experience is just a short walk from the canal. Offering over 200 …
- Leisure attraction
Tree-lined streets, stunning modern architecture and the tranquil Worcester & Birmingham Canal running nearby all …
- Leisure attraction
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