About 50 years ago, Birmingham faced a huge challenge, and decades later, the city has surpassed all expectations - attracts millions of visitors yearly.
In the 1970s, the problem was one that was shared by many old industrial heartlands across the UK.
Britain was moving away from manufacturing.
For the UK’s second city, this was illustrated when the old factories closed down.
A lot of these factories were located in Brindleyplace and the old workspaces had to be transformed into something that was fit for a populated, modern city.
And 50 years later, Brummies of today can marvel at all the fantastic institutions that make up Brindleyplace.
These institutions include but are not limited to favourites such as: the National SEA LIFE Centre, Legoland, the Ikon Gallery, Crescent Theatre and the Symphony Hall.
As well as plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants.
According to official estimates, the area attracts more than 4 million visitors annually.
One standout feature that makes Brindleyplace a touch above the rest is of course the stunning canals.
The canals in Brindleyplace are perfect for a stroll, jog and even a run - no matter the weather!
You may have heard one fun fact that plenty of Brummies like to brag about is how our city has more canals than Venice.
And this fact is definitely true, Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) network is 100 miles in total, compared to the Italian city’s smaller network.
The entire area is named after canal engineer, James Brindley (1716–1772).
Known as the ‘father of the British canal system’, James Brindley was a pioneer, and his work supported Birmingham’s manufacturing and transportation.
Take a look below at some of the scenic gems you can find in Brindleyplace in 2025:
9. One of the most visited places in Birmingham - about 4 million visitors a year
Brindleyplace, Birmingham | Mimi Ibrahim