Places to visit: Brindley Place "Soak up the atmosphere at Brindleyplace, a vibrant and attractive canalside destination situated at the very heart of Birmingham. Stylish and lively; laidback and relaxed. This award-winning leisure and business destination has something for everyone. Restaurants, galleries, a theatre and unique, independent stores are wrapped up together in the safest and cleanest environment in Birmingham."

"Discover tree lined streets, unusual water features, clear open spaces and striking architecture.

Renown for its tantalised choice of bars, cafés and restaurants, visitors can savour a truly international flavour at the popular waterfront scheme, with something for everyone. Other visitor attractions include contemporary art galleries, the Crescent Theatre and The National SEA LIFE Centre. You can of course simply choose to stroll around, shop or sit and watch the world go by." - http://www.brindleyplace.com

• Crescent Theatre - http://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk
  Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Birmingham B16 8AE.
  Box Office: 0121 643 5858.
  
• Ikon Gallery - http://www.ikon-gallery.co.uk
  Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2HS, UK.
  Tel. +44 (0) 121 248 0708. Fax. +44 (0) 121 248 0709.
  
• Number Nine the Gallery - http://www.numberninethegallery.com
  9 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JA, England.
  
• Birmingham By the Sea - http://brindleyplace.com/birmingham-by-the-sea
  'Join us for a family fun day out at Brindleyplace for the RNLI's own "Birmingham by the Sea" when we bring the Seaside and family safety to the City Centre.'
  
• Britain in Bloom -
  http://brindleyplace.com/birmingham-by-the-sea/britain-in-bloom
  
• Dragonboat Race -
  http://brindleyplace.com/birmingham-by-the-sea/dragonboat
• Jazz Festival - http://brindleyplace.com/birmingham-by-the-sea/jazz-festival
  The International Jazz Festival will be taking place between 6th July and 15th July for 2007 with different bands performing in Brindleyplace.
  http://www.bigbearmusic.com
  
  
• Restaurants
  • Bank Restaurant
    
  • Brasserie Blanc
    
  • Café Ikon
    
  • Café Rouge
    
  • Cielo
    
  • City Café
    
  • Handmade Burger Co.
    
  • Pizza Express
    
  • Shogun Teppan-yaki Japanese Restaurant
    
  • Thai Edge
  • Tin Tin
• Cafés & Bars
  • All Bar One
    
  • Bank Bar
    
  • Bar Milano
    
  • Brasserie Blanc Bar
    
  • Costa Coffee
    
  • Hanki Sports Health Café
    
  • Ipanema Latin American
    
  • Pitcher and Piano
    
  • The Slug and Lettuce
• Retail
  • Accord Sales & Lettings
    
  • Alger de Bere
    
  • Baguette du Monde
    
  • Boots the Chemist
    
  • Ethos Urban
    
  • Eat
    
  • Eye Q Opticians
    
  • Number Nine the Gallery
    
  • Sainsbury's Local
    
  • Spar in the City Convenience Store
    
  • Umberto Giannini Hairdressing
    
  • Zen
• Leisure
  • The Crescent Theatre
    
  • Ikon Gallery
    
  • Bannatyne's Health Club
    
  • The National SEA LIFE Centre
    The National SEA LIFE Centre, The Water's Edge, Brindleyplace,
    Birmingham B1 2HL.
    Tel: 0121 643 6777.
    E-mail: slcbirmingham@merlinentertainments.biz
    
• Accommodation
  • City Inn
    
• Car Park
  • The Canalside Car Park
• Banking
  • Natwest