CADBURY WORLD FROM ALVECHURCH

 

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You can do this route from :
Alvechurch Marina.

Alvechurch Marina

Worcestershire

 

Cruise to Birmingham's Gas street basin & Cambrian Wharf by the Sea Life Centre with it's waterside pubs and colourful boating community, and experience Britain's second city, a thriving cosmopolitan centre, with some of the finest shopping, culture and visitor attractions in Europe. Stop off at Cadbury World -great for chocoholics & kids of all ages !

This is a lock free cruise so ideal for novices!

Route Info

Route Facts & Figures

Recommended Holiday
Duration : 3 nights.

Total Cruising Days : 3.00 to 4.00
(Partial or full days)

Total Cruising Time : 9.50 hours

Total Distance : 22.00 miles

Number of Locks : 0

Number of Tunnels : 4

Number of Aqueducts : 0

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Cruising Notes

Start & Finish : Alvechurch marina, Worcestershire

Day 1
Setting off from Alvechurch, you soon leave the traffic behind and cruise through lovely Worcestershire countryside to your 1st Tunnel at Wast Hills which at 2726 yards is one of the longest in the country!

For your 1st nights stop it is nice to cruise for an hour to Hopwood & then stop by Bridge 67 where there is a convenient pub- The Hopwood House, by the Canal.

Day 2
Continuing on through the Tunnel, about 3 miles later you arrive at the Gas Street basin which is in the heart of Birmingham's canal network, and has been redeveloped into a unique experience where traditional narrow boats moor up next to cosmopolitan cafes and bars. The surrounding area is a vibrant arts & entertainment area and there are many shopping options within a short walk. You can moor up by Cambrian Wharf by the Sea Life centre.

Amongst some of the attractions are the National Sea Life Centre and the Jewellery Quarter Discovery centre, also many fine Art galleries and over 500 restaurants offering every choice of food!
For shopping a visit to the new Bullring is a must, which covers an area the size of 26 football pitches and a has a huge range of shops.

Close by is the national Indoor Arena, one of the busiest large scale indoor sporting & entertainment venues in Europe.

Total cruising hours from Alvechurch to Cambrian Wharf/Gas Street basin is 4 ¾ hours.

Day 3
Cruise back to Alvechurch stopping off at Cadbury World,visitor moorings at Bournville (booking is advisable, which is 1 mile north of the Kings Norton Junction. It is sign posted from the canal. There is an exhibition dedicated to the history of chocolate, audio visual displays, Victorian Birmingham and a Jungle to explore! Cadbury World has 14 amazing zones to explore, you can learn how chocolate is made, uncover the fascinating story of chocolate, and plain in chocolate rain!!

The average visit is about 3 hours and you get free chocolate samples to take away, plus there is the worlds biggest Cadbury Shop, and places to eat and drink.
For more information or to book online go the Cadbury's World website.

 

NB: This route has been provided as a guide only. Information may become inaccurate or out of date. You should always check with the marina that the route is possible within your time frame, current weather conditions and canal stoppages etc.

Boats

The following boats operate on this route (subject to availability)
Common Swift Canal Boat
Class : Swift
(Sleeps a maximum of 4 People).

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Bewicks Wren Canal Boat
Class : Wren
(Sleeps a maximum of 4 People).

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Golden Crested Wren Canal Boat
Class : Wren
(Sleeps a maximum of 4 People).

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Rock Bunting Canal Boat
Class : Bunting
(Sleeps a maximum of 5 People).

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Golden Plover Canal Boat
Class : Plover
(Sleeps a maximum of 5 People).

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Whites Thrush Canal Boat
Class : Thrush
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Horned Lark Canal Boat
Class : Lark
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Wood Sandpiper Canal Boat
Class : Sandpiper
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Dusky Lark Canal Boat
Class : Lark
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Knot Sandpiper Canal Boat
Class : Sandpiper
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Snow Partridge Canal Boat
Class : Partridge
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Red Legged Partridge Canal Boat
Class : Partridge
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Dusky Warbler Canal Boat
Class : Warbler
(Sleeps a maximum of 8 People).

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Barred Warbler Canal Boat
Class : Warbler
(Sleeps a maximum of 8 People).

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Leaf Warbler Canal Boat
Class : Warbler
(Sleeps a maximum of 8 People).

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Sedge Warbler Canal Boat
Class : Warbler
(Sleeps a maximum of 8 People).

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Sandwich Tern Canal Boat
Class : Tern
(Sleeps a maximum of 10 People).

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Coscoroba Swan Canal Boat
Class : Swan
(Sleeps a maximum of 12 People).

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Soo 95 Canal Boat
Class : CLC6
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Savoy Hill VI Canal Boat
Class : SavoyV
(Sleeps a maximum of 7 People).

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Senegal Parrot Canal Boat
Class : CBC4
(Sleeps a maximum of 4 People).

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Cape Parrot Canal Boat
Class : CBC6
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Rainbow Lory Canal Boat
Class : CBC6
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Senegal Parrot Canal Boat
Class : CBC4
(Sleeps a maximum of 4 People).

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Cape Parrot Canal Boat
Class : CBC6
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Rainbow Lory Canal Boat
Class : CBC6
(Sleeps a maximum of 6 People).

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Maps and Guides

Pub Guide

Pubs available on this canal route:-

  Pub Name Pub Address Distance from Alvechurch More Info
The Country Girl Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B30 3DZ Full Details
The Crown Inn Withybed Lane, Alvechurch B48 7SQ Full Details
The Goose 561 Bristol Road, Selly Oak B29 6AF Full Details
The Hopwood House Redditch Road, Alvechurch B48 7AB Full Details
The Navigation Wharf Road, Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3LS Full Details
The Peacock Inn Icknleld Street, Kings Norton B38 0EH Full Details
The Wharf Inn 2390 Strattford Road, Hockley Heath B94 6QT Full Details
The Weighbridge The Weighbridge Scarfield Wharf, Alvechurch B48 7SQ Full Details
The Bulls Head The Bulls Head 77 The Green, Kings Norton B38 8RU Full Details
The Boot Inn The Boot Inn Old Warwick Road, Lapworth B94 6JU Full Details

NB: Distances are as the crow flies and will vary for actual canal boating travel distance.

 

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