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Does Birmingham really have more miles of canal than Venice? The exact numbers depend on where you draw the city boundaries, but the whole Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) system adds up to 100 miles of canals.
It's one of the most intricate canal networks in the world. The hub of the BCN is the bustling city centre junction at Gas Street Basin. Here, colourful boats and historic canal architecture sit side-by-side with vibrant modern restaurants, cafes and bars. The basin is in the heart of Birmingham’s cosmopolitan nightlife and shopping districts. The mainlines and city centre canals are busy with boaters, walkers and cyclists.
However, elsewhere on the BCN, you can really get away from it all on winding suburban canals and some surprisingly rural branches. In the northern waters of the BCN, there are some rarely-explored waterways that are truly off the beaten track.
The canals were the life-blood of Victorian Birmingham and the Black Country. At their height, they were so busy that gas lighting was installed beside the locks to permit round-the-clock operation. Boats were built without cabins for maximum carrying capacity, and a near-tidal effect was produced as swarms of narrowboats converged on the Black Country collieries at the same time every day.
Find stoppages, restrictions and other navigational advice for the BCN
19th May 2018 12:00am to 20th May 2018 11:59pm
Rickmansworth
26th May 2018 12:00am to 28th May 2018 11:59pm
Crick Marina
2nd June 2018 10:00am to 2nd June 2018 6:00pm
Stoke Bruerne
3rd June 2018 12:30pm to 3rd June 2018 4:00pm
Drayton Beauchamp Church
16th June 2018 12:00am to 17th June 2018 11:59pm
Foxton Locks
23rd June 2018 11:00am to 23rd June 2018 3:30pm
Diglis Island
30th August 2018 11:00am to 30th August 2018 3:30pm
Diglis Island
8th September 2018 12:00am to 9th September 2018 11:59pm
Stoke Bruerne
26th Apr 2018 6:00am to 19th May 2018 6:00pm
As part of the Trust works programme we will be undertaking bank stabilisation and Towpath resurfacing works on a section of the Towpath between Daw End Bridge and Winterley Lane Bridge on the Daw End...
9th Apr 2018 8:00am to 8th Jun 2018 6:00pm
At Hanbury Visitor Moorings the ground has sunk. Works are required to raise the ground at the front verge using top/sub soil and also At Bridge 35, works are required to repair/stabilise the wall.
20th Jan 2018 7:00am onwards
There is a navigation hazard on the towpath side of the pound between Locks 38 & 39 due to several large displaced coping stones (dislodged during renovation works) below water level. These are situated...
22nd Jan 2018 8:00am to 20th May 2018 5:00pm
Towpath widening works through the tunnel. These works are now confirmed.
12th Jun 2015 10:30am onwards
The waterway wall directly opposite the winding hole is starting to fail and further wash from boat propellers using the winding hole will exacerbate the problem. Therefore we are closing the winding hole...
Carpenters and Joiners crafting bespoke wooden furniture for narrowboats, barges, yachts and houses on the canals and on land in London.
I’m Giles, and I'm here to help you move your boat from one part of the waterway network to another, when you can’t do it for yourself.
50 Berth Marina located on a beef and sheep farm in rural Warwickshire. Truly unique and tranquil.
Union Canal Carriers are a family run hire boat company celebrating 50 years in business. The fleet of 17 hire boats are built by us and are all individual as we believe our customers are. Our staff are...
Suppliers Of Red Diesel & Biodegradable Oils & Greases
Countryside canal basin moorings for up to 12 Narrowboats. Permanent and short term moorings including overnight.
Building Bespoke Boats, refurbishments in Tamworth.
Black hand made rope fenders for narrowboats'
Visitor information about Braunston; its organisations, businesses (e.g. eating places and canal services), local walks, history, news and events.
Trip Boats - Barty Boats - Corporate Entertainment Afloat - Floating Coffee Boat - Water Bus - Dry Dock - Repairs - Moorings - Boat Yard Services
Escape to a slower pace of life...
We provide a UK street address for boaters who are on the waterways and can either scan mail received or forward at a time and to a place to suit
Small friendly marina on the Grand Union Canal midway between Stoke Bruerne and Buckby. 15 miles of lock- free crusing with pub and village shop nearby. Affordable rates with no hidden extras. Bugbrooke...
The marina has an onsite shop with gifts, confectionery and magazines, and a boat chandlery. There are toilets, showers, waste disposal, recycling and off line moorings. Free parking and wi-fi access available....
Consulting Marine Engineers and Small Ship Surveyors based in West London and covering U/K and Europe.
Wet and dry dock facilities.
Self drive narrowboats on the Grand Union Canal.
Willow Wren Training is an RYA and MCA recognised training centre based at Nelson's Wharf on the Grand Union Canal close to Stockton, Warwickshire. WWT has been providing training for leisure and professional...
We offer long term moorings to 8 boats in the semi tidal waters between Thames Lock (101) and Brentford Gauging Locks (100) on the southern end of the Grand Union Canal. Brentford. We rarely have vacancies...
Calcutt Boats is a family run business based on the junction of the Grand Union and Oxford canals near Napton. Established over 35 years ago Calcutt has developed into a full service boatyard providing...
Diesel, coal, logs, kindling, gas and Elsan blue from narrow boat Towcester operating between Braunstonand Hemel on the Grand Union Canal.
We carry out all aspects of boat repairs and refurbishment.
Narrowboat surveys for Pre-purchase, Insurance and Condition. Boat Safety Scheme examinations. Engine servicing. Gas Safe Registered.
Inland Waterway Consultants.
We are a heritage charity run entirely by volunteers, operating a pair of Grand Union Town class narrow boats Nuneaton and Brighton.
Workshops in aromatherapy and natural skincare
The Skinny Boat Photography Company supplies unique handmade greetings cards and framed pictures. All of the images have been captured by us so you will not see them for sale anywhere else. We capture...
Operating from on board Narrowboat 'Drifter', Nancy May Crochet supplies beautiful handmade crocheted items for baby, toddler and adult. We also accept commissions for one off items.
We are Roving Traders travelling the inland waterways on our narrow-boat Islonian trading as Flavoursfloat.
Boatfaeries are always busy on NB Sense of Freedom and have a selection of Arts and Handcrafted Gifts on a canal near you.
We sell a wide selection of interesting antique and collectible items with an emphasis on nautical, wooden and canal bygones. We always have a selection of Meashamware teapots available!
LNBP at Braunston, formerly known as London Narrow Boat Project, is a Registered Charity, a non-profit making voluntary organisation and a Company limited by Guarantee.
We operate the only passenger boats on the southern Grand Union Canal which are both wide-beam and purpose-built to provide access and comfort for people with mobility or other difficulties.
Arthur Daily Trips (Canal Cruises)
Try Hertfordshire's No.1 cycling experience and visit historical places and beautiful countryside on a guided electric bike tour.
Choose to take your canal boat holiday from a choice of nine holiday centres, from the Peak District to the Midlands, Cheshire, Cambridge, Oxford, Wiltshire, Scotland, Wales and London, each with their...
Luxury Canal Boat Holidays based out of Milton Keynes Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
Handmade greetings cards and stationery for all occasions. Orders taken for bespoke cards.
Our Charity: The Floating Classroom.
Severn Expeditions offer Self Drive Day Boat hire on the river Severn. Great for family fun and fishing!!!
Wood Lane Bridge to Brace Factory Bridge at Holly Lane
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Curdworth Tunnel North East Portal to Dunton Wharf Bridge
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Bridge 73 Waterfields Hampton Lane to M42 Motorway Bridge
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Curdworth Church Bridge to Curdworth Tunnel South West Portal
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Leicester LineNorth portal of Husbands Bosworth Tunnel to Bridge 51
Grand Union Canal South East
From a point 68 metres south of Welton Hythe Marina to Aqueduct 2
Grand Union Canal South East
Brettell Lane Bridge to Leys Road Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Bridge 62 Church to Bridge 67 Lapworth Turnover
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Lock 3 Calcutt Bottom to Lock 11 Stockton bottom
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
City Road Basin
Grand Union Canal London
Holyhead Road Bridge to Ryders Green Locks Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Cuckoo Bridge to Salford Junction
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Bridge 70 Kings Arms to Bridge 72 Kixley Lane
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Hills Bridge, Biddings Lane to Owen Street Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Naseby Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Lock 83 Springwell to Lock 81 Batchworth
Grand Union Canal South East
Lock 87 Denham to Lock 83 Springwell
Grand Union Canal London
Lathams Bridge to Northywood Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Eyre Street Junction Turnover Bridge to Wellington Road to Turnover Bridge at the end of Soho Loop (whole of Soho Loop)
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Wyrley & EssingtonGoscote Hall Bridge to Hildicks Bridge offside only
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Lock 11 Stockton bottom to Bridge 51 Birmingham Road
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Welford Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Dudley Port Highway Bridge to Kiers Bridge including the Tividale Quays Basin
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Leicester LineNorth portal Saddington Tunnel to Bridge 84 Tythorne
Grand Union Canal South East
Stockton Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Blythe Waters
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Bridge 67 Lapworth Turnover to Bridge 70 Kings Arms
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Tring Reservoirs - Startopsend, Marsworth and Wilstone
Grand Union Canal South East
Thorpe Lea Fishery
Grand Union London
Tringford Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 64 Castlethorpe Wharf to Bridge 62 Yardley Gobion
Grand Union Canal South East
Drayton Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Dudley Canal No 2Griffin Bridge (Northfield Road) to Bullfield Bridge (Blackberry Lane)
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Wyrley & Essington CanalNew Bentley Bridge (New Cross Avenue) to Deans Road Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Wyrley & EssingtonYorks Bridge to Freeth Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Bridge 89 Golden Hillock Road to Camphill Bottom Lock
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Northampton ArmGayton Junction to Lock 17 plus section of River Nene at Cotton End
Grand Union Canal South East
MARKET HARBOROUGH ARMSign far end of Union Basin to Foxton Locks
Grand Union Canal South East
Leicester LineBottom of Foxton Locks to southern portal of Saddington Tunnel
Grand Union Canal South East
Brace Factory Bridge (Holly Lane) to Broad Bulk Bridge
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Leicester LineBridge 13 Lodge to Bridge 28 Elkington Road
Grand Union Canal South East
Leicester LineBridge 84 Tythorne Bridge to Lock 42 North Lock
Grand Union Canal South East
Wyrley & EssingtonCanal terminus at Chasewater Reservoir to Coopers Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Factory Junction Bridge to Dudley Port Junction (junction with Netherton Branch Canal)
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Dudley Canal No 2Saltwells Bridge to Griffin Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Salford Junction to Wood Lane Bridge
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Saddington Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Stourbridge CanalBlack Delph Bridge (Delph Road) to Brettell Lane Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Titford CanalTitford Pools to Oldbury Top Lock No. 1
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Dudley Canal No 2Gostly Hill Tunnel to Hawne Basin
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Dudley Canal No 1Dudley & Lye Waste Bridge to Ninelocks Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Wyrley & EssingtonCannock Extension
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Dunton Wharf Bridge to Fazeley Junction
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Bridge 72 Kixley Lane to Bridge 73 Waterfield Hampton Lane
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
M42 Motorway Bridge to Bridge 79, Solihull Gas Footbridge
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Bridge 51 Birmingham Road to Bridge 52
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Wyrley & EssingtonLittle Bloxwich Bridge to Hollands Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Bridge 126 Cooks to Bridge 102 Stoke Hammond
Grand Union Canal South East
Wyrley & Essington CanalSneyd Pool
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Wyrley & Essington CanalStokes Bridge to Perry Hall Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Bridge 19 Blackpole to Bridge 48 Stoke Pound
Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Bridge 51 Fenstall Lane to Kingsnorton Tunnel (south portal)
Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Tardebigge Reservoir
Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Bridge 2 Mill Street to Bridge 19 Blackpole
Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Leicester LineBridge 51 to Bridge 60 Gumley Road
Grand Union Canal South East
Weston Turville Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 135 Tring to Bridge 126 Cooks
Grand Union Canal South East
WENDOVER ARMJunction with main line to Tringford Pumping Station
Grand Union Canal South East
Aylesbury ArmJunction with main line to Red House Lock near Aston Clinton
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 62 Haines (Yardley Gobion) to Bridge 22 Watling Street A5
Grand Union Canal South East
Lock 21 Cosgrove to Bridge 64 Castlethorpe
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 68 Old Wolverton to Great Ouse Aqueduct
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 102 Stoke Hammond to Bridge 81
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 76 Black Horse to 68 Old Wolverton
Grand Union Canal South East
River Great Ouse at Cosgrove
Grand Union Canal South East
Lock 81 to 80
Grand Union Canal South East
Lock 72 Hunton Bridge to Bridge 135 Tring
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 166 Cassiobury Park to Lock 72 Hunton Bridge
Grand Union Canal South East
From the railway bridge south of Lot Mead Lock 80 to Bridge 166 Cassiobury ParkRiver Gade adjacent to Lot Mead Lock 80
Grand Union Canal South East
Sabeys Pool and River Chess from swing bridge to lock
Grand Union Canal South East
SLOUGH ARMWhole of Arm from junction with main line at Cowley to Slough
Grand Union Canal London
Bridge 200 Hayes to Bridge 191 West Drayton
Grand Union Canal London
Aylesbury ArmLock 13 Red House near Aston Clinton to Bridge 19 footbridge upstream of Aylesbury Basin
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 86a Yardley Tunnel to Bridge 88b Tysley Waste
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
From a point 157 metres downstream of Bridge 183b Sandersons Sewer to Lock 87 Denham
Grand Union Canal London
Broad Bulk Bridge to Curdworth Church Bridge
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Snowhill Old Bridge to Cuckoo Bridge
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Napton Junction to Lock 3 Calcutt bottom
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 88b Tysley Waste to Bridge 89 Golden Hillock Road
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Bridge 78 Hampton Lane to Bridge 86a Yardley Tunnel
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Broad Water Reservoir
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 18 Muscott Mill to Braunston Junction Bridge 93/94
Grand Union Canal South East
Norton Junction to a point 68 metres south of Welton Hythe Marina
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 36 Downtown to Bridge 38 Sybold Spinney
Grand Union Canal South East
Junction with Hay Head Feeder to Longwood Bridge Rushall Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Walsall Town Arm
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Aldersley Junction to Mill Street Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Northywood Bridge to Junction with Hay Head Feeder
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Blowers Green Bridge to Saltwells Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Culvert 3, 174 metres north of Welton Haven Marina. to Bridge 13 Lodge
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 28 Elkington Road to Bridge 36 Downtown
Grand Union Canal South East
Catshill Junction Bridge to Lathams Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Garratts Lane Bridge to Gostly Hill Tunnel
Birmingham Canal Navigations
M6 Motorway Bridge to Holyhead Road Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Bromford Junction to Spon Lane Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Kiers Bridge to Spon Lane Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Owen Street Bridge to Dudley Port Highway Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Spon Lane Junction to Bar Lock Footbridge including Gas Street Basin
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Spon Lane Junction to Smethwick Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Freeth Bridge to Little Bloxwich Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Birchills Junction Bridge to Rolling Mill Street Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Bridge 191 West Drayton to a point 153 metres upstream of Lock 88 Uxbridge
Grand Union Canal London
PADDINGTON ARMBulls Bridge Junction to Bridge 5a Gasworks dock 1
Grand Union Canal London
Bridge 70 Kingsnorton to Bridge 78 Raddlebarn Road
Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Mill Street Bridge to Hills Bridge, Biddings Lane
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Tame Valley Junction to Balls Hill Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Dudley Port Junction to Bromford Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Netherton BranchDudley Port Junction to Netherton Tunnel
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Leys Road Bridge to Wordsley Aqueduct
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Fens BranchWordsley Junction to Fens Pools
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Stourbridge Town Arm
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Gower Branch
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Deans Road Bridge to Horseley Fields Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Perry Hall Bridge to New Bentley Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Hollands Bridge to Stokes Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Coopers Bridge to Yorks Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Balls Hill Bridge to Salford Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Maida Vale tunnel to Lock 12 Commercial Road Lock
Grand Union Canal London
Road bridge 209 High Street (below Brentford Lock) to Lock 101Thames and from a point 200 metres north of Brentford Lock to Bridge 200 Hayes
Grand Union Canal London
WELFORD ARMWhole of arm
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 38 Sybold Spinney to south portal of Husbands Bosworth Tunnel
Grand Union Canal South East
Bridge 52 Hatton to Bridge 62 Church
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Wednesbury Old CanalRyders Green Junction to Pudding Green Junction
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Wednesbury Old CanalRidgeacre Branch
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Rolling Mill Street Bridge to M6 Motorway Bridge
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Bridge 97 Roving, Bordsley Junction to Junction with the Digbeth Branch
Grand Union Canal Birmingham
Digbeth BranchFazeley Street Bridge to Tunnel 2 Curzon
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal