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 -->
Square in Birmingham
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.
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Before you go
- Address
- Brunswick Square 1, B1 2HW Birmingham
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More in Birmingham
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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.
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.
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The whole of Birmingham