GAS STREET BASIN

The Gas Street Basin is in the heart of Birmingham’s Canal network. There are several streets lining the canal network where you will find the finest bars, pubs, and cafes. Apart from such places, you will also find many modern buildings there. The presence of such an extensive range of canals draws comparisons with Venice and plays a huge role in the industrial revolution of Britain. Furthermore, it forms a pathway for trade and commerce.

Birmingham is also called ‘the workshop of the world’ because of the canals at the Gas Street Basin. These canals have apparently been represented in the TV series Peaky Blinders, but the scene may not have been actually shot at the canals. The place is the amalgamation or meeting point of two canals. The Worcester Bar is also located at the very same junction.

The warehouses and old houses, that were located on both sides of the canal, have been restored. Many walkers, joggers as well as cyclists, throng the area at different times of the day. You can also hire a party boat and cruise on the canal as night cruises are also quite common there. You can also find many lodges and accommodations in the region, to enjoy the place Here you can see the old industrial heritage being transformed into a tourist entertainment area.

Highlights

• There are 35 canals in the city centre, whereas there are another 100 in the city’s perimeter. Some people believe that Birmingham has more canals than Venice.
• If you happen to visit the place, you will be able to identify it in one go. The place is home to narrow-coloured boats. Moreover, there are quite a few listed buildings and offices around the area.
• You will find a host of entertainment zones at the Gas Street Basin. Restaurants, bistros and pubs throng the area. You can enjoy picturesque views of the waterways from the seating areas at these places.
• You can also cruise on the party boats that are afloat in the canals.