Summer is here, and what better way to beat the heat than by diving into some water-based adventures? Whether you're into calm canals or wild waves, Birmingham and the West Midlands have got you covered. So, grab your swimsuit, slather on the sunscreen, and let's explore the best aquatic…
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There are hundreds of miles of canals to explore in the West Midlands, taking narrowboat holiday-makers through beautiful stretches of countryside, past historic canalside pubs and into the heart of Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Emma Lovell, reservations manager for Anglo Welsh, says: “Canal…
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Eco-friendly, self drive boat company opens brand new site in Birmingham’s Brindleyplace Due to popular demand, eco-friendly, electric boat company GoBoat has today announced the opening of a brand-new Birmingham location, their first site outside of the capital, with bookings now open to the…
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Britain’s ‘second city’ is its own world, with unique customs. Get to know the unspoken lay of the land with Guardian writer Sarah Sahim. The Gas Street Basin at dusk, Birmingham Canal looking towards Brindleyplace viewed from the Worcester Bar Bridge. Photograph: Chris Hepburn/Getty Images…
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The sound of the rippling water, the sun beaming down on you and a glass of vino in your hand, this is why the canals make the perfect backdrop to your summer. Luckily, in the West Midlands we have miles of the stuff (more than Venice FYI) so you have ample waterways and waterside options…
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