The Birmingham Canal Navigation consists of over 100 miles of canal, and passes through Birmingham, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Brownhills, Walsall and Digbeth. With reams of Industrial Heritage, stunning new developments and the occasional rural retreat, there is much to explore and enjoy.
A very useful site, packed with information, is the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society
BCN Main Line (Aldersley Junction to Birmingham Gas St)
Aldersley Junction
Places to Stay
- Holiday Inn Wolverhampton. Dunstall Park Lodge. Gorsebrook Rd. WV6 OPE. 01902 390004
Shops & Supermarkets
- Aldi. Mercury Drive. WV10 6DG. 0800 042 0800
Wining & Dining
- Gatehouse. Stafford Rd. WV10 6EE. 01902 426372
Dunstall Hill
Wining & Dining
- The Island House. 160 Stafford Rd. WV10 6JT. 01902 902600
- Tastebuds Cafe. Stafford Rd. WV10 6JH. 01902 714888
Wolverhampton
Entertainment
- Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Lichfield St. WV1 1DE. 01902 429212
Finance
- Barclays. Queen Square. WV1 1DS. 0345 734 5345
- Co-operative. 102 Dudley St. WV1 3EN. 01902 429232
- HSBC. Queen Square. WV1 1TE. 0845 740 4404
- Lloyds. Queen Square. WV1 1RF. 0345 300 0000
- Wolverhampton PO. Unit 45. 31-49 Lichfield St. WV1 1EQ. 01902 710813
- (All major banks incl Nationwide, NatWest, RBS, TSB, Yorkshire... All pretty close together)
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Light House. Chubb Buildings. Fryer St. WV1 1HT. 01902 716055
Medical Services
- Lloyds Pharmacy. 34-35 Thornley St. WV1 1JP. 01902 424380
Places to Stay
- Hotel Novotel Wolverhampton. Union St. WV1 3JN. 01902 871100
- Premier Inn Wolverhampton City. Broad Gauge Way. WV10 0BA. 0871 527 9186
Shops & Supermarkets
- Co-operative Food. 42 Queen St. WV1 3JW. 01902 426312
- Sainsbury's Local. 7 Victoria St. WV1 1LD. 01902 428924
Transport
- rail: Wolverhampton Station. Railway Drive. WV1 1LE.
Wining & Dining
- The Bluebrick. 191 Broad Gauge Way. WV10 0BA. 01902 875301
- Great Western. Corn Hill. WV10 0DG. 01902 351090
- Hogshead. 186 Stafford St. WV1 1NA. 01902 717955
- Johnny Spice Buffet. 46 Queen St. WV1 3BJ. 01902 772155 (Indian eat all you can/kids free)
- Little Dessert Shop. 31a Queen St. WV1 3JW. 01902 424000 (Cafe)
- Lock Works Cafe Bar. Chubb Buildings. Fryer St. WV1 1HT. 01902 716055The Moon Under
- Water. 53-55 Lichfield St. WV10 1EQ. 01902 422447 (Wetherspoon)
- Sunbeam. Victoria Square. WV1 1LD. 01902 421208 (Hungry Horse)
- Zorbas Dance Greek Restaurant. 167-170 Stafford St. WV1 1NA. 01902 716388
Spring Vale (Bilston)
Medical Services
- Central Pharmacy. 6 Overfield Drive. WV14 9XW. 01902 665528
Wining & Dining
- The Elisabeth Arms. Overfield Drive. WV14 9XW. 01902 884222 (Sizzling Pubs)
Coseley
Finance
- Coseley PO. 23 Castle St. WV14 9DP. 01902 883357
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Coseley Library. Castle St. WV14 9DW. 01384 812775
Medical Services
- Coseley Medical Centre. 32-34 Avenue Rd. WV14 9DJ. 01902 882070
- Millard & Bullock. Josiah Houses. Castle St. WV14 9DD. 01902 883182
Pets
- Pet Care. 11-12 Roseville Precinct. WV14 9EP. 01902 887775 (Pet Supplies)
- Rosewood Animal Hospital. 1 Mason St. WV14 9SZ. 01902 671777 (Lockwood Vet Group)
Shops & Supermarkets
- Spar. 48 Castle St. WV14 9EP. 01902 882223
- Broadbent Black Country Butchers. 9-11 Castle St. WV14 9DP. 01902 883145
Wining & Dining
- Apple Tree Inn. 5 Central Drive. WV14 9EW. 01902 887642
- The Old Chainyard. 63 Castle St. WV14 9DW. 01902 885356
- Scoff's Fish Bar & Pizzeria. 3 Castle St. WV14 9DP. 01902 664161
Tipton Green
Wining & Dining
- Barge & Barrel. Bloomfield Rd. DY4 9AJ. 0121 520 6962
- Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory. Hurst Lane. DY4 9AB. 0121 557 1402 (Bar/Legendary Pies)
Tipton
Finance
- Union St PO. 6 Union St. DY4 8QJ. 0121 557 1046
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Tipton Library. Unity Walk. Owen St. DY4 8QL. 0121 557 1796
Marinas / Boatyards
- Caggy's Boatyard. Owen St. DY4 8QG. 0121 520 5362
Shops & Supermarkets
- Co-operative Food. 11a Albion St. DY4 8QL. 0121 557 2041
- Tipton Shopping Centre. Owen St. DY4 8EZ.
Transport
- rail: Tipton Station. DY4 8ET. London Midland
Wining & Dining
- Balti King. 82 Owen St. DY4 8EX. 0121 520 5207 (Just Eat website)
- The Brunch Box. 5 Owen St. DY4 8EZ. 0121 520 8040
- Eastern Spice. 91 Owen St. DY4 8ET. 0121 557 8273
- Fountain Inn. 51 Owen St. DY4 8HE. 0121 522 3606
- Golden House. 85 Owen St. DY4 8EX. 0121 522 2833 (Just Eat website)
- Papa Piccolo's. 7 Owen St. DY4 8EZ. 0121 557 8555
- Spice Lounge. 3 Owen St. DY4 8EZ. 0121 520 4982
- Victoria Chippy. 10 Owen St. DY4 8EZ. 0121 557 2351
Dudley Tunnel
Navigation
All passages through the tunnel must be booked. Internal combustion engines not allowed, and there is an electric tug to tow you through or to chaperone you if you want to try legging. Height and width restrictions. Please contact Dudley Canal Trust (who also run trip boats through the tunnel from the northern side) 01384 236275
(Information Courtesy Nicholson Guides)
Birmingham Level Main Line...
Dudley Port
Medical Services
- Duggal Chemist. Mostyn Building. Lower Church Lane. DY4 7PE. 0121 557 5903
- Horseley Heath Surgery. 17 Horseley Heath. DY4 7QU. 0121 557 2027
Shops & Supermarkets
- Costcutter. Imperium House. 341 Dudley Port. DY4 7PP. 0121 557 9881
- One Stop. 266 Dudley Port. DY4 7RP. 0121 572 9193
Transport
- Buses:74 to Birmingham / Dudley (every 10 mins)
- Rail: Dudley Port Station. DY4 8RB. London Midland
Wining & Dining
- Boojon. 4 Dudley Port. DY4 7PR. 0121 557 5561 (Bangladeshi Restaurant)
- Dudley Port Fish & Chips. 335 Dudley Port. DY4 7PP. 0121 532 0936
- Horseley Tavern. 233b Horseley Heath. DY4 7QT. 0121 557 7355
- Jade Garden. 233 Horseley Heath. DY4 7QT. 0121 522 4883 (Chinese Takeaway)
Sandwell
Transport
- Rail: Sandwell & Dudley. B70 7JD. London Midland. Virgin Trains
Wining & Dining
- Railway Inn. 96 Bromford Rd. B70 7JB. 0121 552 6914
Smethwick
Finance
- Smethwick PO. Trinity St. B67 7AA. 0121 558 0088)
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Smethwick Library. High St. B66 1AA. 0121 588 0497
Medical Services
- Smethwick Medical Centre. Regent St. B66 3BQ. 0121 289 3418
Shops & Supermarkets
- Bargain Foods. Unit 17 Tollgate St. B67 7RA. 0121 558 8461
Speciality Shops
- Walker & Hawkes. Trinity St. B67 7AA. 07929 829342 (Outdoor Clothes & Equipment)
Transport
- Rail: Smethwick Rolfe St. London Midland (Trains to Walsall,Wolverhampton, Coventry...)
Soho
Wining & Dining
- Old Corner House. Soho St. B66 2RH. 0121 238 2644
Winson Green
Finance
- Summerfield PO. 156 Dudley Rd. B18 7QS. 0121 454 2937
Medical Services
- Birmingham City Hospital. Dudley Rd. B18 7QH. 0121 554 3801
- Lloyds Pharmacy. Summerfield Health Centre. Winson Green Rd. B18 7AL. 0121 454 1678
Shops & Supermarkets
- Carol's Convenience. 164 Dudley Rd. B18 7QX. 0121 454 9337
- Lidl. 167 Dudley Rd. B18 7QY. 0800 977 7766
Wining & Dining
- Cantonese Express. 160 Dudley Rd. B18 7QX. 0121 456 3333 (Takeaway)
- Kebab Shop. 159 Dudley Rd. B189 7QY. 0121 454 1189 (Takeaway)
- Lick Your Finger. Dudley Rd. B18 7QX. 0121 454 9355 (Caribbean Cafe & Diner)
- Old Windmill. 84 Dudley Rd. B18 7QN. 0121 4543779
- Piri Fino Grilled Chicken. 152-154 Dudley Rd. B18 7QS. 0121 456 1234 (Takeaway)
Rotton Park
Medical Services
- Birmingham City Hospital. Dudley Rd. B18 7QH. 0121 554 3801
- Lloyds Pharmacy. Summerfield Health Centre. Winson Green Rd. B18 7AL. 0121 454 1678
Shops & Supermarkets
- Lidl. 167 Dudley Rd. B18 7QY. 0800 977 7766
Wining & Dining
- Old Windmill. 84 Dudley Rd. B18 7QN. 0121 454 3779
- The Frying Pan. 158 Dudley Rd. B18 7QX. 0121 454 0192
- The Kebab Shop. 159 Dudley Rd. B18 7QY. 0121 454 1189
- Piri Fino Grilled Chicken. 152-154 Dudley Rd. B18 7QS. 0121 456 1234
Birmingham Gas St
Hairdressers / Barbers
- The Gentleman Barbers. Nine Brindleyplace. B1 2HJ. 0121 634 3537
Places of Interest
- National Sea Life Centre. Waters Edge. 3 Brindleyplace. B1 2HL. 0871 423 2110 Booking essential - tickets from £13
Places to Stay
- Hyatt Regency 4*. 2 Bridge St. B1 2JZ. 0121 643 1234
- Novotel Birmingham Centre 4*. 70 Broad St. B1 2HT. 0121 619 9002
- Travelodge Birmingham Central 2*. 230 Broad St. B15 1AY. 0871 984 6064
Wining & Dining
- Brasshouse. 44 Broad St. B1 2HP. 0121 633 3833
- Jimmy Spices. 5a Regency Wharf. B1 2DS. 0121 643 2111 (All you can eat buffet)
- Mooch Bar. 260 Broad St. B1 2HF. 0121 633 4260 (stylish bar/cocktails)
- Pickled Piglet. 22 Gas St. B1 2JT. 0121 448 0993
- Tap & Spile. 16 Gas St. B1 2JT. 0121 632 5602 ('Real Ales Real Food')
- Walkabout Inn. Langley Building. Regency Wharf. Broad St. B1 2DS. 0121 632 5612
Wolverhampton Level...
Tipton Junction
Dudley Port
Pets
- Vets4Pets Dudley. Fisher St. DY4 8XE. 0121 557 7711
Wining & Dining
- Major Curry Affair. Unit 3 Ashfield House. Fisher St. DY4 8XE. 0121 557 7889
- Silk Route Restaurant. 198 Dudley Port. DY4 7RG. 0121 520 1170
- Simply Café. Fisher St. DY4 8XE. 0121 557 6727 `
Tividale
Shops & Supermarkets
- Co-operative Food. 104 Dudley Rd. DY4 7TH. 0121 520 0759
Wining & Dining
- Wonder. Dudley Rd West. B69 2HZ. 0121 557 1024
Brade's Village
Navigation
- Junction with Gower Branch Canal...
Oldbury Junction
Wining & Dining
- The George Pub. 34 Birmingham Rd. B69 4EE. 0121 552 8850 (Grill / Sky Sports)
Spoon Lane Junction
Wining & Dining
- Cricketer's Arms Steakhouse & Grill. 43 Trinity Way. B70 6EA. 0121 448 0906
- Island Inn. The Bungalow. 2 Kenrick way. B70 6BB. 0121 553 4243
Sandwell
Transport
- Rail: Sandwell & Dudley Station. B70 7JB. Virgin Trains. West Midland Trains.
Wining & Dining
- Railway Inn. 96 Bromford Rd. B70 7JB. 0121 552 6914
Engine Branch...
Soho Loop...
Icknield Port Loop...
Tame Valley Canal...
Doebank Junction to Rushall Junction, then Salford Junction...
Ocker Hill
Wining & Dining
- Blessing. 98 Ocker Hill Rd. DY4 0UW. 0121 530 9009 (Chinese Takeaway)
- Waggon & Horses. 131 Toll End Rd. DY4 0ET. 0121 502 6453
Rushall Junction
Navigation
- Junction of Tame Valley Canal and Rushall Canal
Perry Barr
Finance
- Tower Hill PO. 623 Walsall Rd. B42 1EH. 0121 357 1228
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Tower Hill Library. Tower Hill. B42 1LG. 0121 464 1948
Shops & Supermarkets
- Co-operative Food. 606-608 Walsall Rd. B42 1EZ. 0121 357 147
Wining & Dining
- Marco's Fish & Chips. 562 Walsall Rd. B42 1LR. 0121 357 5938
- Mijan Balti Hut. 611 Walsall Rd. B42 1EH. 0121 358 5999 (Indian Takeaway)
- Towers Inn. 636 Walsall Rd. B421EY. 0121 358 4627 (Bar & Grill)
Salford Junction
Navigation
- Junction of Tame Valley Canal with Grand Union and Birmingham & Fazeley Canals...
Walsall Canal
Birchills Junction
Shops & Supermarkets
- Reedswood Retail Park. Reedswood Way. WS2 8XA.
- Sainsbury's. Reedswood Way. WS2 8XA. 01922 726172
Wining & Dining
- Harvester George Stephenson. Stephenson Ave. WS2 7EU. 01922 630458
Birchills
Medical Services
- Touchwood Pharmacy. 47-47a Birchills St. WS2 8NG. 01922 624331
Shops & Supermarkets
- M & R. 49 Birchills St. WS2 8NG. 01922 625558
Wining & Dining
- Chilli Hut Pizza. 50-51 Birchills St. WS2 8NG. 01922 725333 (Pizza Delivery)
- Lion Bar & Club. Birchills St. WS2 8NG. 01922 610977 (Music/Events/Live Actors...)
- Tasty Grill. 45 Birchills St. WS2 8NG. 01922 614288 (Fish & Chips)
Walsall Junction
Shepwell Green
Wining & Dining
- Voujon Lounge. 121-122 The Green. WS10 8JP. 0121 695 9562 (Indian Restaurant)
Rough Hay (Willenhall)
Shops & Supermarkets
- Tesco Superstore. Neptune Industrial Estate. WV13 2PZ. 0345 677 9883 (Midland Rd Bridge)
Moxley (Wednesbury)
Medical Services
- Brutons Pharmacy. 101 High St. WS10 8RT. 01902 402438 AKA Peak Pharmacy
Shops & Supermarkets
- Aldi Moxley. Burns Rd. WS10 8SR. 0800 042 0800
- Moxley Food & Wine. 7 Burns Rd. WS10 8SR. 01902 494434
Wining & Dining
- Oceanic Fish Bar. 7a Burns Rd. WS10 8SR. 01902 493961
Ocker Hill
Wining & Dining
- Blessing. 98 Ocker Hill Rd. DY4 0UW. 0121 530 9009 (Chinese Takeaway)
- Waggon & Horses. 131 Toll End Rd. DY4 0ET. 0121 502 6453
Great Bridge (Tipton)
Finance
- Barclays. Market Place. DY4 7AX. 0345 734 5345
- Lloyds. 28 Market Place. DY4 7EJ. 0345 300 0000
Shops & Supermarkets
- Asda Great Bridge Supercentre. Brickhouse Lane S. DY4 7HW. 0121 521 5330
Wining & Dining
- Lounge Bar. 5 Market Place. DY4 7EJ. 0121 557 6506
Greets Green (West Bromwich)
Wining & Dining
- Chapman Chippy. 32 Whitehall Rd. B70 0HE. 0121 557 1407
- Greets Green Sports Bar. 101 Whitehall Rd. B70 0HG. 0121 557 1388
- Jolly Sailor Inn. Oldbury Rd. B70 9EF. 0121 520 9467
Pudding Green Junction
Walsall Town Arm...
Walsall
Entertainment
- The Light Cinema Experience. 62 Wolverhampton St. WS2 8DD. 01922 841340
Finance
- Halifax. 40 Park St. WS1 1NG. 0345 600 3934
- Lloyds. The Bridge. WS1 1LU. 0345 300 0000
- NatWest. 33 Park St. WS1 1ER. 0345 788 8444
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- The New Art Gallery Walsall. Gallery Sq. WS2 8LG. 01922 654400
Medical Services
- Boots Pharmacy. 58 Park St. WS1 1NG. 01922 621555
Places to Stay
- Premier Inn Walsall Town Centre. Wolverhampton St. WS2 8LR. 0871 527 9374
Shops & Supermarkets
- Crown Wharf Shopping Park. Wolverhampton St. WS2 8LL
- Saddlers Shopping Centre. Park St. WS1 1YS. 01922 646510
- Tesco Extra. Wisemoor. WS2 8EQ. 0345 026 6974
Transport
- Rail: Walsall. Station St. WS2 9JS. London Midland
Wining & Dining
- Bella Italia Walsall. Walsall Waterfront Unit 6. WS2 8LR. 01922 897462
- Tap & Tanner. 5 Darwall St. WS1 1DD. 01922 620793
- Waterfront. 4 Waterfront North Leisure. WS2 8DH. 01922 616382 (Hungry Horse)