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. Bumble Hole »

    A picturesque rural location, ideal for walkers, cyclists and those who just enjoy being in pleasant surroundings. …

  2. Cadbury World »

    Cadbury World is a great day out for all the family. You can see just how the chocolate in the factory is made, …

  3. Dudley Zoo. © Gordon Griffiths - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Dudley Zoo & Castle »

    There's something for everyone at Dudley Zoo & Castle. It's in the heart of the Black Country on a 50-acre wooded …

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    Engine Arm Aqueduct »

    Canal-over-canal aqueducts are rare, but Birmingham has more than anywhere else - and the Engine Arm Aqueduct is the …

  5. Brasshouse Lane Pumping Station. © Chris Allen - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Galton Valley Heritage Centre »

    Right at the heart of the historic Galton Valley, the Heritage Centre offers visitors the opportunity to travel back …

  6. King's Norton Stop Lock »

    Originally constructed to separate one company's water from another, stop locks are a common sight on canals. …

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    Mailbox »

    The Midlands' answer to Bond Street, the Mailbox towers above the Worcester and Birmingham Canal with an impressive …

  8. Malthouse Stables »

    One of the few remaining stables originally built for boat-horses, and now a community recreation centre where …

  9. Netherton Tunnel and Tividale Aqueduct. © Martin Clark - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Netherton Tunnel »

    Opened in 1858, Netherton Tunnel was the last major canal tunnel to be constructed in Britain. It runs for over a …

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