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Daily Tours

Discover Birmingham

Welcome to Brindley Cruises, Birmingham's premier public trip boat experience!

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Join us as we navigate the stunning Birmingham Canal Network while expert guides provide a live commentary that brings the rich history of the area to life.

 

Whether you're a local or visitor, our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating stories and insights that will enhance your journey.

 

Come aboard and discover the beauty of Birmingham from a unique perspective!

Scott O’Connell, Sales Director for Brindley Cruises, shares with us the beauty surroundin

departures

Departing from behind the Sea Life Centre.

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Every Day

 

11:00
12:30
14:00
15:30

tickets

Offering the best value in Birmingham

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Adults £9.50

Children £6.00

Concessions £8.50 

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Buy your boarding passes aboard, on first come first served basis. â€‹

refreshments

A fully stocked bar is available aboard, offering alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. 

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Feel free to bring your own hot drinks. 

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Beer: £3.50

Wine (175): £5.50

Soft Drinks: £1.50

Spirits: £3

Snacks: £1.50

route

The tour takes one hour, visting;

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Gas Street Basin

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James Brindleys Old Main Line

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Oozells Street Loop

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Sir Thomas Telford's New Main Line

 

Icknield Port Loop

Alex Lo

2026-04-01

We had lots of fun and the commentary was great , drinks on board good prices too

Wendy B

2026-02-19

This canal boat 1 hour cruise was a perfect way to find out more about the history and current day life on the canals. Scott was a great raconteur and made our trip fun and interesting. The boat is clean and you can buy drinks (alcohol too) and snacks to be enjoyed while on the tour. Would not recommend for disabled or those passengers who have mobility issues as you have to board the boat by going down 4 steps backwards. Otherwise the boat is easy to move around once on board.

Yvonne Clayton

2026-04-01

Very friendly and accommodating commentator Scott, with an amazing amount of knowledge of the history of the area we cruised through, which ranges from building sites, new housing estates, derelict old buildings and what feels like almost tranquil, semi rural locations. Scott was willing to answer questions and involved the children and adults throughout his commentary. Exceptional value for money and definitely worth a visit. Thank you Scott and Driver (sorry can't remember your name) you both did a grand job and our grandson can't stop talking about the canals, sunken boats and the 20 years he would have spent from the age of 6, working to get the canal completed! 🤣

Martina

2026-02-16

Callum did a grand job as our tour guide.

Marie Fenney

2026-03-31

Myself and 2 children had a fantastic time. Thank you Scott and Alex for such a amazing experience. Will definitely be back again very soon

Edward O

2026-02-16

Very enjoyable 'cruise' on Birminghams canals .Scott gave a very interesting and informative commentary about the history of the canals....well worth a visit if you're in and around the Birmingham canals.

ProfJB JB

2026-03-29

Muito interessante!

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Narrowboat Bosworth Lady

The Waters Edge

Brindley Place

Birmingham

B1 2JB

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