Located in the centre of the Birmingham City is the Gas Street Basin. This canal basin is a part of The Birmingham Canal, which was completed in 1773. Historically, this place was the meeting point of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. Beautiful promenades line this canal are have many bars, pubs and modern buildings. A great place to hang out with your friends, or go out to socialize with the locals, visit the Gas Street Basin and enjoy an evening full of fun and laughter. You can see traditional narrow boats moored here which reminds you of how this place is a mix of traditional yet modern living. Just five minutes from here is the New Street Station which is also known for some great shopping, refreshment and entertainment options. 

Attractions like Cadbury World, Symphony Hall, Birmingham Museum And Art Gallery, National Sea Life Centre and Birmingham Hippodrome are the usual crowd pullers of Birmingham and you might easily miss out Gas Street Basin (birmingham) amidst these top things to do in Birmingham.

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