Cruise the Canals of Birmingham: Uncover 8 Astonishing Facts You Never Knew About UK Canals!

We take a narrowbaot cruise on the canals of Birminham to see the city from a different viewpoint. Along the way, we learrn 8 fantastic facts about the canal network of England and Wales.
We board at Sherborne Wharf opposite Brindley Place. The boat is comfortable with good visibility although I would suggest a seat in the bow for the best pictures. The 'bow' is the front of the boat to landmubbers.There is a small car onboard and a recorded commentary keeps us well-informed throughout the hour-long cruise. We pass inner city bars and bistros as we cast off.
It is a short trip to the Arena concert hall in the Vity Centre before we make our leisurely way to the countryside where waterfront properties are being developed.
Many different types of narrowboat line the canals below the rush and bustle of the city.
Later we pass the famous National Sealife Centre with its 360 degree tunnel while high rise development channels the wind to raise small waves on the surface of the water.
Gear:
Camera - iPhone11 Pro
Gimbal DJI OM6
Edited on Lumafusion.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Boarding
01:08 The ICC
02:15 The City Centre
03:02 Waterside properties
03:39 The countryside
04:57 Canalside redevelopment
06:13 National Sealife Centre
06:45 Return to City Centre
07:48 Turning the boat
08:55 Return home
Links:
Sherborne Wharf - www.tripadviso...
Birmimgham Arena - www.tripadviso...
Nation Sealife Centre - www.tripadviso...

[@butterfliesonfilm]

That is fascinating and Birmingham looks so trendy!

[@theeccentricenglishman]

Thank you, butterflylady. Yes, it is a very vibrant city but wonderfully relaxed on the canals.

[@GoScenicView]

Fantastic video, so well made! Love your “8 amazing facts”, I have never been to Birmingham but your video showed the amazing city, will definitely visit there next time pass by. Thanks again for sharing!

[@theeccentricenglishman]

How very kind. Thank you. I'm glad to have introduced you to Birmingham.

[@christinethornhill]

Many, many thanks for this most wonderful voyage of discovery ! Your narration is superb, the journey along the canal is so fascinating . Bravo dear friend, you’re a treasure ✨

[@theeccentricenglishman]

Thanks, Christine. You are my number one cheerleader. Glad you are enjoying them. There is an “eccentric” one coming up in the next weeks or twe. Best wishes, Adrian

[@christinethornhill]

@@theeccentricenglishman
I shall share this one and hope you increase your followers ! I love everything about the journeys you take us on and the destinations. Regardless of my visits to Birmingham I’d no idea the canal is as splendid as it is. Looking forward to the next ‘eccentric’ treat ! Best wishes to you on this, the longest day

[@markfreestone4579]

I didn’t know Birmingham was so trendy!

[@theeccentricenglishman]

Neither did I. Quite a good football team ro two, too!