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 Variety of boat trips offered |
Brindley place All Saints Street Birmingham B18 United Kingdom +44 121 507 0477 |
The National Sea Life Centre at Brindleyplace is the appropriate starting point for all boat trips offered by this company. Birthday parties, school trips, weddings and corporate hospitality are all in the repertoire, and boats have a bar with light refreshments available. Music of your own choice will pipe you aboard and send you on your way. Please call for further details on facilities, departure times and prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A river runs through it |
Cole Valley Birmingham B28 0DB United Kingdom |
Birmingham's rivers are hardly high profile, the city being more readily synonymous with canals, but they are important nonetheless. A few years ago the Cole, a tributary of the Severn, was both neglected and dirty. Now, a regeneration project known as Project Kingfisher has helped to change all that. Located to the east of the city center, a series of river valley walks has been developed giving local people a chance to enjoy a valuable natural resource. Well-made paths make the Cole Valley an enjoyable waterside walk of up to 12 miles from the outskirts into the city center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Peaceful spot for fishing and walking |
Reservoir Road Edgbaston Birmingham B16 9EE United Kingdom +44 121 454 1908 |
With more than 70 acres of woodland, grassland, wetland and water habitats, this is a beautiful place to get away from it all in the city. It was built by the great engineer Thomas Telford in 1825, as part of Birmingham's canal network (it was designed as a feeder for the Worcester and Birmingham Navigation). There is a full time ranger service and fishing and various water sports are available. However, it's a lovely place just to visit for its own sake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colourful canals in entertainment district |
Gas Street Birmingham B1 2JT United Kingdom |
Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice (as any local will only too proudly tell you), though many of them are hidden beneath street level. Gas Street Basin is where several canals meet and was once a thriving port. Today, you can still see colourful canal boats moored here, just a stone's throw from Broad Street in the city centre. It's also an up-and-coming spot for new bars and cafes, and is close to popular Brindleyplace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular water-based attractions |
Bodymoor Heath Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B76 0DY United Kingdom +44 1827 87 2660 |
Covering more than 600 acres and including 30 lakes, this delightful country park is found on the north-eastern edge of the city. It has been open to the public since 1975, the lakes and pools being formed out of pits created by gravel extraction. Bird hides abound, this being an area of national importance for wild fowl, and there are nature trails too. Broomey Croft Children's Farm (admission charge payable) is centrally located within the site and allows young ones to hand feed its friendly residents. Other attractions include an information center, adventure playground, power boating, jet biking, sailing and angling. Refreshments can be had in The Old Barn Coffee Shop and the Granary Tea Rooms. To put it simply, this is a great venue for a family day out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Summertime canal trips |
2 Kingston Row Birmingham B1 2JT United Kingdom +44 121 236 7057 |
As Birmingham has so many canals, a boat trip can be a pleasant way to spend an afternoon - and to see some of the canalside sights. Parties Afloat offers a series of regular trips lasting from an hour to an hour and a half. Operating from Gas Street Basin, just off Broad Street, the cruises are usually available during the summer. Private boat trips to places such as Cadbury World and the Black Country Living Museum are also available, and the boat can be chartered for parties of up to 46 people. The boat has a licensed bar and serves refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
