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A mini guide to
Brindleyplace & the Canals: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Follow the towpath
From Gas Street Basin the towpath runs past the ICC and Brindleyplace; the Mailbox is on the other side of the basin.
Walk through the ICC
Visit Birmingham notes it is a short walk from the Library through the International Convention Centre to Brindleyplace.
Concert nights
Brindleyplace restaurants fill up before concerts at Symphony Hall and the arena; book a table on event nights.
Library hours
The Library of Birmingham is closed on Sundays; check the council page for its full-service hours.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brindleyplace & the Canals?
Brindleyplace & the Canals is in Birmingham, England. Gas Street Basin, Centenary Square and the concert halls and canalside squares of Westside. Nearby stops and stations include Library, Brindleyplace, Five Ways.
How long do I need in Brindleyplace & the Canals?
Half a day, plus an evening. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Gas Street Basin, Brindleyplace, The Mailbox. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Library (West Midlands Metro); Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro); Five Ways (West Midlands Metro and National Rail); Birmingham New Street (National Rail). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 21 places to eat and drink in and around Brindleyplace & the Canals, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 4 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Brindleyplace & the Canals accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Brindleyplace & the Canals
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Brindleyplace
Canalside development begun in 1993, with squares of restaurants and bars, the Ikon Gallery and the Sea Life Centre.
Library of Birmingham
Public library on Centenary Square, opened in 2013; closed on Sundays.
Symphony Hall
2,262-seat concert hall opened in 1991, home of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Birmingham
More areas to explore
Digbeth & Eastside
Former factories turned studios, music venues and street food, beside the new Eastside park
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City Centre & Bullring
Victorian civic squares, two cathedrals and the Bullring around New Street station
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Jewellery Quarter
Workshops, small museums and a Georgian square in a working jewellery district
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- Centenary Square: Bearas, CC BY 4.0, source
- Brindleyplace: Reading Tom from Reading, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- Library of Birmingham: The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Symphony Hall: Graham Taylor, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Digbeth & Eastside: Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- City Centre & Bullring: Mutney, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Jewellery Quarter: Brian Clift, CC BY 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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