Gas Street Basin

Birmingham

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Gas Street Basin

In the heart of Birmingham city centre you will find Gas Street Basin, a canal network that once was a thriving port but today an area that boats, bars, cafés and restaurants. Take a lovely stroll along the canal side and experience an area where old meets modern living. And as the name reveal, this was the first street in Birmingham to have gas lighting.

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Address: Gas Street, Birmingham

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