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Private Birmingham Canal Kayak Tour: Discover the City by Water

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16 Ratings

West Midlands

Experience the hidden heritage and landmarks of Birmingham on a private kayak tour through the city's canals. Discover the heart of Britain's canal system and see Birmingham from a unique perspective.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham - We’ll pass by the Sea Life Centre, they won’t let us paddle in their shark tank but we do talk about about aquatic life on the tours.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre & LEGO Store Birmingham - We’ll paddle past the big Giraffe made of Lego that marks the Legoland Discovery centre, we used to be part of their displays.
Gas Street Basin - All roads lead to Rome but all canals lead to Gas Street Basin, the heart of the UK canal network. Here we’ll learn about a legal battle over water and how the government got involved.
The Cube - Looking up at the Cube from a unique perspective, you’ll learn about how a goose stopped construction and how its heated by canal water.
Roundhouse Birmingham - Our start and finish point, the Roundhouse was built in 1874 as stables and stores and is now home to our kayak stores.

What's Included

Safety Equipment
Use of kayaking equipment

What's Not Included

You’ll need to bring some clothes to get damp in - and a change just in case

Additional Information

Looking for an exciting activity in Birmingham? Why not consider a Personalised Kayak Adventure exclusively tailored for you and your chosen companions? Continue reading for more details on this robustly unique way of exploring Birmingham.

Experience the very essence of Birmingham’s canals through a scenic kayak journey that lies at the city’s core. Embarking on this personal Kayak Adventure, you’ll be navigating the heart of the UK’s intricate canal structure, commencing the course of James Brindley’s pioneering canal into Birmingham that was the springboard for the exponential industrial revolution. You’ll unearth the concealed heritage of Birmingham, with ample occasions to view its iconic sights from a fresh perspective. Birmingham boasts a canal system larger than that of Venice, yet with a calmer atmosphere! Despite making our way toward notable landmarks such as the International Convention Centre, The Cube, The Mailbox, and the crux of the UK’s canal network, Gas Street Basin, we will still manage to discover serene spots on our azure navigational route.

Location

Roundhouse Birmingham

Sheepcote Street

Please come to the visitor centre to check-in for your tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Wilma_flintstome

Apr 27, 2024

Fun and Informative Paddle - A fascinating paddle around the inner canals of Birmingham. Lily was a great guide and full of knowledge and brought the history of the area to life for us with her stories and explanations. She looked after us well, ensuring we were suitable equipped and understood enough basic skills to enjoy the paddling around. Lockers were available for stuff you aren’t taking with you and anticipate getting damp feet so bring some spare socks and shoes. We would highly recommend the trip if you want to see Birmingham from a different view.