Brindleyplace is Birmingham’s best-known and most beautiful neighbourhood, situated along the Gas Street Canal.

Take a stroll along the cosy waterfronts, discover the many small squares with trees and benches amidst a fascinating mix of historic industrial and contemporary modern buildings, and visit one of the many excellent restaurants or pubs.

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The centrepiece of Brindleyplace is the Gas Street Basin, the starting point of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

It is here that you’ll find the city’s most beautiful waterfront promenades and relaxing spots along the riverbank.

Restaurants and pubs

Along the waterfront promenades, you’ll find plenty of local pubs and excellent restaurants serving international cuisine.

The best areas are the waterfront directly opposite the ICC or the small Mailbox shopping centre to the south of Gas Street Canal.

Arenas, concerts and events

Brindleyplace is a venue for many cultural events, concerts and exhibitions.

You’ll find two arenas and a conference centre here.

• International Convention Center ICC – a large complex hosting numerous exhibitions and conferences, and, amongst other things, home to Birmingham’s main concert hall, Symphony Hall
  • ICC events and dates: theicc.co.uk
  • Symphony Hall: bmusic.co.uk
• Utilita Arena – a venue primarily for contemporary popular shows
  • Programme and tickets: utilitaarenabham.co.uk

Hotels at Brindleyplace

Brindleyplace is the best area for accommodation in the whole of Birmingham.

In the evening, there’s more than enough to do here; during the day, you can walk along lovely pedestrian promenades to most of Birmingham’s attractions, and the area is easily accessible by public transport.

• Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham **** – a reasonably priced hotel on the high street, right next to the ‘Brindley Place’ tram and bus stop
• Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham **** – a classic Hilton with good rates, not far from the peaceful Oozells Square
• Hyatt Regency Birmingham **** – a high-quality hotel directly opposite the ICC

How to get there

You can walk to the Brindleyplace district from Birmingham New Street station in about 10–15 minutes.

However, public transport also runs through the district:

• Tram– the “West Midlands Metro” towards Birmingham New Street Station, Edgbaston and Wolverhampton
• Buses– routes 9, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, X8, X10

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