- 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.
- Safety Equipment
- Use of kayaking equipment
- You’ll need to bring some clothes to get damp in - and a change just in case
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.
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