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Walking between Birmingham's squares and canals
Walking links Birmingham's central squares, shopping streets and canal basins. Pick the civic sights or the waterside first, then leave room for the buildings and detours that catch your attention.
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For civic architecture, connect Centenary Square, Chamberlain Square and Victoria Square before following New Street towards the Bullring and St Martin's Church. For a waterside alternative, explore between Brindleyplace, Gas Street Basin and the Mailbox. The two approaches reveal different Birmingham landmarks: public buildings and shopping streets above ground, canal passages beside the water.
What to look for
Town Hall and the Museum & Art Gallery around Chamberlain Square.
New Street leading towards the Bullring and St Martin's Church.
Gas Street Basin between Brindleyplace and the Mailbox.
Useful to know
Follow current signs between Centenary Square and Chamberlain Square.
Allow extra time for stops; treat the squares and canal basin as places to explore.
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