Marine Cruises narrow boat holiday hire on the Birmingham’s Black Country Museum & back

Birmingham’s Black Country Museum & back (16 hours, 6 locks)

Cruising through the industrial heartland of the West Midlands this short break and historic boat route from Tardebigge to Birmingham Black Country Living Museum and back is a relaxed journey, combining scenic cruising with one of Britains most popular heritage attractions.

The Black Country Living Museum is a 26 acre open air museum made famous by Peaky Blinders, exploring Birmingham’s industrial past, step back in time through period streets, shops and homes with costumed characters and enjoy traditional 1930’s style fish and chips or ride vintage buses and trams with a chance for an immersive 1850s coal mine experience all whilst moored nearby.

This route is a relaxed pace offering heritage and history, great for families, friends, couples and first time narrowboat holidaymakers.