Grand Union Canal: England’s Historic Waterway from London to Birmingham

Birmingham Heritage Walking Tours

Discover Birmingham's rich history and culture through immersive guided walking tours showcasing iconic landmarks and hidden gems.

Aston Cross Clock Tower

A distinguished Victorian clock tower in Birmingham symbolizing historic community pride and architectural heritage.

The Floodgate

Discover The Floodgate in Birmingham for a unique blend of drinks, indoor sports, and a lively atmosphere perfect for tourists.

Workers Memorial

A solemn landmark in Birmingham honoring workers lost to workplace tragedy and inspiring the fight for safer labor conditions.

The Selfridges Building

A shimmering silver landmark in Birmingham’s Bullring, where shopping meets futuristic architecture and luxury retail in a sculptural masterpiece.

Gem Buildings

Historic Gem Buildings on Key Hill showcase Birmingham's rich jewelry industry heritage and early 20th-century industrial architecture.

The Jewellery Quarter Birmingham

Birmingham's glittering historic heart where Victorian workshops craft timeless jewels amid cobblestone charm and creative revival.

The River

Iconic bronze fountain sculpture in Birmingham’s Victoria Square, blending art, poetry, and urban life since 1994.

The Best of Birmingham Trail

Explore Birmingham’s rich heritage through 20 iconic sites on this free, immersive city centre trail blending history, art, and urban renewal.

Chamberlain Clock

An elegant Edwardian clock tower at the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, built in 1903 as a memorial to Joseph Chamberlain and recently restored to its former glory.

Chamberlain Memorial

A striking neo-Gothic monument in Birmingham’s Chamberlain Square honoring Joseph Chamberlain’s legacy of public service and city transformation.

Soho House Museum

Explore Soho House Museum, the elegant Georgian home of industrial pioneer Matthew Boulton and a birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

Pen Museum

Explore the fascinating world of writing instruments at the Pen Museum, a unique Birmingham attraction celebrating the heritage of pens and writing.

J. W. Evans Silver Factory

Explore the historic J. W. Evans Silver Factory in Birmingham, where artistry meets heritage in a captivating journey through silver craftsmanship.

Newhall Hill

Experience breathtaking views and historical charm at Newhall Hill, a serene oasis in the heart of Birmingham for every traveler.

Birmingham and Fazeley Canal

Historic 15-mile canal linking Birmingham’s urban core to peaceful countryside with iconic locks, tunnels, and a Gothic footbridge.

Aston Hall

Step into a 17th-century Jacobean mansion in Birmingham, where grand architecture, Civil War scars, and ghostly legends come alive in a peaceful park setting.

The Fort Shopping Park

A spacious and accessible shopping park in Birmingham offering popular brands, free parking, and family-friendly amenities.

Eastside City Park

Birmingham's award-winning urban oasis: 6.75 acres of contemporary design, water features, and green space in the city centre.

Millennium Point

A bold Birmingham landmark blending science, education, and events in a striking modern building at the heart of the city.

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Explore science, history, and innovation hands-on at Birmingham’s award-winning Thinktank Science Museum with immersive exhibits and a 4K Planetarium.

Kids' Park

A lively, interactive outdoor science playground for children within Birmingham’s vibrant Science Garden.

Gunmakers Arms

A historic corner pub in Birmingham’s Gun Quarter, once a payhouse for gunmakers and later a community arts and brewery hub, now closed but deeply woven into the city’s industrial story.

Digbeth Branch Canal

Historic canal link weaving Birmingham’s industrial past with vibrant urban renewal and tranquil waterside charm.

West Midlands Police Museum

Step inside Birmingham’s historic Victorian Lock-up and explore two centuries of policing history through interactive exhibits and authentic artifacts.

The Empire Remains Shop—Birmingham

A thought-provoking museum and installation in Birmingham exploring British Empire legacies through food, art, and cultural history in Digbeth.

St Chad's Catholic Cathedral

A Gothic Revival masterpiece and spiritual heart of Birmingham, home to the relics of St Chad and a symbol of Catholic resurgence in England.

The Square Shopping Centre

Compact, sheltered city-centre shopping with practical high-street and independent stalls, ideal for quick stops and everyday needs near Birmingham’s retail core.

Clue HQ Birmingham - The Live Escape Game

Experience thrilling, immersive escape rooms in Birmingham’s iconic railway arches, blending puzzles, technology, and storytelling for unforgettable group adventures.

Great Western Arcade

Discover Birmingham’s elegant Victorian shopping arcade blending historic charm with boutique shops, fine foods, and cozy bars.

Modern Restaurant & Cafee

A vibrant modern dining spot in Birmingham offering diverse cuisine and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for small parties and late-night meals.

Land Restaurant

Innovative vegan fine dining in Birmingham’s historic arcade, blending global flavors with seasonal British produce.

Original Patty Men

Discover Birmingham’s legendary burger joint in Digbeth, serving bold, flavorful patties and craft beers in a cool industrial setting.

Cluck N Burger

Savor smoky barbecue and inventive burgers in Birmingham’s buzzing Custard Factory, where bold flavors meet lively music and cocktails.

Tattu Birmingham

Ancient philosophy meets modern cuisine in Birmingham's most architecturally audacious Chinese restaurant.

Somewhere in Brum

A vibrant bar and brunch spot in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, blending diverse cuisine with a lively social atmosphere.

Rico Libre — Tapas with a Twist

Discover bold, fresh tapas with a creative twist at Rico Libre, Birmingham’s intimate BYOB hotspot in the heart of Deritend.

Baked In Brick

Lively wood-fired pizza haven in Birmingham’s Custard Factory, blending street food roots with creative toppings and a buzzing arts vibe.

Kanteen

Creative, healthy world street food café in Birmingham’s vibrant Digbeth quarter, serving fresh, seasonal breakfast and lunch.

Decorum Restaurant Birmingham

Elegant steakhouse in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter blending refined dining with stylish ambiance and cultural charm.

Gusto Italian

Stylish Italian dining beneath Birmingham’s Grand Hotel, blending classic flavors with a lively city centre atmosphere.

Gaucho Birmingham

Experience authentic Argentinian steakhouse luxury with premium cuts and elegant ambiance in Birmingham’s vibrant city centre.

Cucina Rustica

Experience authentic Italian flavors crafted with passion in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter at Cucina Rustica.

670 Grams

Experience innovative modern European tasting menus in a vibrant, punk-inspired setting inside Birmingham’s historic custard factory.

The Rolling Mill

A vibrant gastropub in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter blending traditional British charm with modern culinary delights and lively atmosphere.

Middle England

Explore Middle England, a unique gift shop in Birmingham, offering a diverse range of homewares and souvenirs that embody local culture.

St Andrew's Shopping Park

A vibrant shopping destination in Birmingham offering diverse stores, eateries, and convenient access for a fulfilling retail experience.

Obsidian

Discover mystical treasures and spiritual gifts at Obsidian, Birmingham’s premier metaphysical shop on vibrant Corporation Street.

The Oasis fashion store

A vibrant hub for alternative fashion, vintage finds, and creative lifestyle services in the heart of Birmingham.

Simply Gifted

Explore Simply Gifted in Birmingham for unique gifts and local treasures that reflect the vibrant spirit of the city.

Funkybits4u Fair Trade - Birmingham

Discover ethically crafted gifts and inspiring interiors at Funkybits4u Fair Trade, a vibrant hub of sustainable artistry in Birmingham.

Designer Exchange

Discover authenticated preloved luxury fashion in Birmingham’s elegant Victorian Great Western Arcade.

The Alice Boutique

Discover timeless vintage-inspired fashion in a charming boutique nestled within Birmingham’s historic Great Western Arcade.

La MC Vintage

Discover timeless vintage fashion treasures in Birmingham’s charming North Western Arcade at La MC Vintage.

WOW Gift Shop UK

Discover a vibrant and eclectic gift shop in Birmingham offering unique, fun, and memorable presents for every occasion.

Community Gift Shop

Discover unique products and support diverse entrepreneurs at Birmingham’s Black Pounds Project Community Gift Shop in the historic Great Western Arcade.

Ridding & Wynn

Eclectic antiques and vintage homewares under the red-brick arches of Deritend — perfect for design-minded treasure hunters.

Retro Kimono | Red Brick Market Birmingham

A compact, curated stall of authentic vintage kimono and Japanese curios tucked inside Digbeth’s Red Brick Market.

Genies Emporium

Uncover enchanted gifts and local artistry in Birmingham's creative heart at Genies Emporium, where every treasure tells a story.

TFA Birmingham inside RedBrick Market

Discover unique vintage, handmade treasures, and independent creativity at TFA Birmingham inside the vibrant Red Brick Market.

The Ruin

Discover Digbeth's quirky ruin bar haven: maze-like rooms, craft ales, European bites, and chill vibes in Birmingham's creative heart.

Dead Wax Digbeth

Spin vinyl, sip craft brews, and savor pizzas in Digbeth's ultimate music boozer—where analog beats meet late-night vibes.

Luna Springs - Digbeth

Digbeth's moonlit beer garden where Lunar Society spirit meets cocktails, brunches, and dancing under the stars in Birmingham's creative heart.

Birdies Bar - Birmingham

Birmingham's beach bar oasis: cocktails, BBQ, and beats in Digbeth's Custard Factory for instant island vibes any day of the week.

The Alchemist Colmore Row

Experience Birmingham’s iconic Grand building transformed into a theatrical cocktail haven blending molecular magic with vibrant city nightlife.

40 St Paul's

Discover Birmingham's hidden gin speakeasy: 100+ global varieties, intimate vibes, and masterful cocktails in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

Madeleine

An elegant, salon‑style cocktail bar in The Grand Hotel — famed for refined afternoon tea and meticulous cocktails in a dramatic, over‑sized parlour.

Passing Fancies

A compact, kitchen‑party cocktail bar in Digbeth serving rotating, ingredient‑led cocktails and small plates in an intimate island‑bar setting.

Tilt

Pinball paradise meets craft pours in Birmingham's City Arcade – Tilt's retro magic blended games, beers, and beats until its 2025 farewell.

The Rainbow

Historic Digbeth pub pulsing with live music, vegan feasts, cocktails, and 250 years of Birmingham nightlife legend—your spot for unforgettable evenings.

Actress & Bishop

Two floors, live music every night and a split personality — cosy downstairs, sweaty upstairs — in the Jewellery Quarter.

The Jewellers Arms

Traditional Birmingham boozer in the Jewellery Quarter: exceptional real ales, hearty pies, and cosy fireside chats since the 1830s.

Revolución de Cuba Birmingham

Experience authentic Cuban vibes, vibrant cocktails, and lively salsa music in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre.

The Head of Steam Birmingham

A vibrant city-centre pub with craft beers, over 50% vegan menu, shuffleboard, live music, and private event spaces near New Street Station.

Subside Bar

A late-night, no-frills rock and metal bar on Birmingham’s High Street — loud DJs, cheap drinks and an intense after-hours atmosphere.

DIAMOND SPARKLEZ

Ignite your night in Birmingham's diamond district at this glittering nightclub, where top DJs, stunning lights, and electric crowds create pure nightlife magic.

Dreams Night club and Shisha

Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter gem fusing aromatic shisha clouds with thumping club beats until 5am—pure late-night energy on Barr Street.

suki10c

Quirky Digbeth nightclub with local art, sustainable vibes, and eclectic beats in an intimate 180-capacity space powered by wind energy.

Tunnel Club Birmingham

Dive under Birmingham's arches into Tunnel Club's seven-room warehouse wonderland, where house, techno, and hip-hop fuel all-night dances amid pounding bass and vivid lights.

Sector 57

Experience Birmingham’s vibrant nightlife at Sector 57, where eclectic music and electric vibes create unforgettable nights in Deritend.

Disco Wonderland

Dive into Birmingham's dazzling disco haven, where retro beats, neon lights, and endless energy light up Deritend's nightlife.

VOID Nightclub

Dive into Digbeth's underground heartbeat at VOID Nightclub, where marathon raves and thunderous bass fuel Birmingham's rawest nightlife from dusk till dawn.

Quantum Vnues

Dive into Digbeth's beating heart: Quantum Venues delivers electrifying nights of music, lights, and unbridled energy in Birmingham's creative core.

Next Door & Spotlight

Two adjoining Digbeth nightspots — a pulse-driven DJ room and an intimate bar space with street-food pop-ups and a raw, industrial vibe.

The Night Owl

A cozy Digbeth venue where soulful retro beats and friendly vibes create unforgettable nights for all music lovers.

What do you mean

Dive into Birmingham’s vibrant nightlife at What Do You Mean, a premier nightclub known for electrifying music, creative cocktails, and an unforgettable party vibe.

PAVO Birmingham

Vibrant African fusion lounge and nightclub in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, where bold flavors meet electrifying beats until 4am on weekends.

King of clubs

Compact late‑night Birmingham club for high‑energy R&B, hip‑hop and DJ nights, pulsing into the small hours with neon, bass and bar-driven parties.

Bambu Nightclub

Experience Birmingham’s chic nightlife hotspot with stylish vibes, eclectic music, and late-night dancing at Bambu Nightclub.

Sobar

Dive into Birmingham's electric nightlife at Sobar, where R&B beats, masterful cocktails, and inclusive vibes fuel unforgettable weekend revelry in the heart of the Arcadian.