Birmingham Canals
Birmingham has more miles of canal than Venice, with towpaths offering free walking routes through converted industrial areas, past narrowboats, pubs, and street art. ## Georgia <!-- Tbilisi -->
City in United Kingdom
Birmingham
14 things to see
The UK’s second-largest city with more canals than Venice, the historic Jewellery Quarter, and Peaky Blinders heritage. The towpath walks along the canal network and the city’s free museums cost nothing, and its diverse food scene keeps eating cheap. A central rail position makes it a budget base for the English Midlands, with Stratford-upon-Avon close by and fast trains to London and Manchester.
What to see
Things to do in Birmingham
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Birmingham Cathedral
Baroque cathedral from 1715 featuring stunning stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones. Free to enter, with a peaceful interior contrasting the busy city outside.
Brindleyplace
Canalside development with public squares, restaurants, and the Ikon Gallery. Free to walk around, with the canals and architecture making it one of Birmingham's most pleasant areas.
Centenary Square
Large public square near Broad Street featuring the Hall of Memory war memorial, Library of Birmingham, and seasonal events. Free to visit.
Chamberlain Square
Historic civic square adjacent to Victoria Square, named after Joseph Chamberlain, with the Chamberlain Memorial Fountain as its centerpiece. Free to visit.
The Custard Factory
Creative quarter in Digbeth housed in the former Bird's Custard factory, now home to independent shops, studios, street art, and event spaces. Free to wander and explore.
Farmers Bridge Locks
Flight of 13 canal locks running through central Birmingham, part of the city's famous canal network. Free to walk alongside and watch boats navigate the locks.
Jewellery Quarter
Historic district that still produces 40% of the UK's jewellery, with Georgian and Victorian workshops, independent studios, and the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Free to walk around, with free museum entry.
New Street Station
Major rail hub with striking modern architecture and the Grand Central shopping center above, free to walk through. A surprisingly photogenic arrival point for the city.
St. Martin's Church
Medieval parish church in the Bullring, the oldest place of worship in Birmingham with origins dating to the 13th century. Free to enter.
St Paul's Square
Georgian square in the Jewellery Quarter, the only remaining Georgian square in Birmingham, anchored by St Paul's Church. Free to visit.
Town Hall Birmingham
Grade I listed concert hall modeled on a Roman temple, hosting performances since 1834. Free to admire from outside; event tickets vary.
Victoria Square
Grand civic square in front of the Council House and Town Hall, featuring the "Floozie in the Jacuzzi" fountain sculpture. Free to visit.
Warstone Lane Cemetery
Victorian cemetery in the Jewellery Quarter with catacombs built into the hillside, notable for its unusual tiered design. Free to enter and a fascinating piece of 19th-century funerary architecture.
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