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Explore Birmingham by Kayak

Looking to for kayaking or stand up paddleboarding in Birmingham? Roundhouse Birmingham offer a range of experiences on Brum’s canals by kayak and stand up paddleboard, all launching from our home, the grade II* listed Roundhouse.

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Kayak tour | Sunrise Paddle

This is truly a once in a year opportunity to see dawn creeping into the city from a very different perspective. This is your only chance to book in 2022!
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Kayak tour | Bustling Birmingham by Night

Join us for a kayak through Birmingham by night, a completely different experience from in the day. Buildings illuminated by the sun are now transformed by streetlights and signs, and the canal takes on a very dark inky colour as the kayaks cut through in relative silence.
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Kayak tour | Bustling Birmingham

See Birmingham from a different perspective, no previous experience required for this guided kayak tour.
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Kayak tour | Green
Escape

This tour will take you to the edge of the city, in search of urban green space. It's closer than you think.
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Kayak experience | Bustling Birmingham by Night

Limited Edition Your only opportunity this year to see the city by night from a kayak this September - book early.
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Kayak tour | Explore Hidden Birmingham

NEW for 2023 Discover Birmingham’s canals hidden from land locked tourists – we’ll take you to explore the areas accessible only by water.
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Kayak experience | Paddle, Pizza & a Pint

Join us on this kayak experience as we combine three of our favourite things - paddling, pizza and beer!
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Kayak experience | Sunrise paddle

Our once-a-year special experience, seeing the dawn creeping into Birmingham from a totally unique perspective.
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Kayak experience | Taster Sessions

NEW for 2023 Never tried kayaking and not sure if you're ready for a full tour? Fancy having a go first or short on time? These sessions will give you a chance to give it a try and see if you love kayaking as much as we do.
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Kayak tour | Bustling Birmingham by Night

Join us for a kayak through Birmingham by night, a completely different experience from in the day. Buildings illuminated by the sun are now transformed by streetlights and signs, and the canal takes on a very dark inky colour as the kayaks cut through in relative silence.
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Stand up paddleboarding | SUP in the City

See Birmingham's beautiful canals in this Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Experience. Our experienced and qualified guides will get you on your feet and cruising the ‘cut’.
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Kayak tour | Explore Hidden Birmingham

NEW for 2023 Discover Birmingham’s canals hidden from land locked tourists – we’ll take you to explore the areas accessible only by water.
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Kayak experience | Urbex Caves

Up for a bit of urbex? Urbex is exploring urban environments otherwise unseen. For some, this means abandoned buildings, but for us, it’s exploring by kayak the man-made caves underneath James Brindley House in the shadow of the BT Tower.
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Boat tour | Heritage Working Boat Trip Limited Edition

Step into the cargo hold of a 1930’s heritage working boat and take a relaxing trip around Birmingham’s canal loops. For Birmingham Heritage Week, the trip also includes an exclusive stop and look around Icknield Port Yard, which is not normally accessible to the public.
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Group Activities

Birmingham Kayak Tours

Into the city or out - either way - it's a great activity to bring everyone together for a birthday, work event or just a get-together with a group of friends.
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Paddle, Pizza and a Pint

Combining three great things on this kayak experience - build up an appetite by paddling around the canals in a kayak, then relax with a pizza and a pint (or soft drink).
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Hen & Stag Parties

Birmingham is a great city for a hen or stag weekend with lots to do. if you're looking for something different or active to do during the day, we can provide a range of experiences by kayak or stand up paddleboard.
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Self guided audio tour | Birmingham: A Duck's View

Specifically recorded for people arriving in (or making their way through) Birmingham by water. If you're visiting on a kayak or SUP give it a listen.
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