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 -->
Street in Birmingham
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.
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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 -->
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.
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.
Large public square near Broad Street featuring the Hall of Memory war memorial, Library of Birmingham, and seasonal events. Free to visit.
Historic civic square adjacent to Victoria Square, named after Joseph Chamberlain, with the Chamberlain Memorial Fountain as its centerpiece. Free to visit.
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.
Working out what Birmingham costs?
The whole of Birmingham