Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Life at The Octagon offers more than just city convenience, it’s also close to green spaces.
We know you value a central location where great restaurants, vibrant entertainment, and convenient public transport are all just steps away, but life at The Octagon offers more than just city convenience – it’s also close to open spaces, the canal network and several parks where you can enjoy fresh air and spend time in nature.
You can spend a whole day at Cannon Hill Park – in fact, it bills itself as ‘Birmingham’s Best Day Out’! With a 36-hole Golden Putter mini golf course, a land train to travel around in and the Swan Lake Boating Pond to enjoy, one day might not be enough. Cannon Hill Park is also home to MAC Birmingham, one of the most exciting cultural venues in the country, with galleries and exhibitions, cinema, theatre, dance, comedy and even crafts and workshops on throughout the year.
Opened to the public on 5 December 2012 at a cost of £11.75 million, Eastside City Park is a 6.75 acre urban park located in the Eastside district of the city centre. This multi-award-winning development features more than 300 trees, a 110-metre canal water feature and a public square with 21 jet fountains.
Staying with water, the greater Birmingham area is home to over 100 miles of canals, in fact, it has more canals than Venice! The busiest part of the canal network is Gas Street Basin, just a short walk from The Octagon. Here you’ll find, colourful boats and historic canal architecture right next to vibrant modern restaurants, cafes and bars. The canal network is a great place for walking, running or cycling or just exploring the city and beyond.
Edgbaston Reservoir a 70-acre open-water site is also a haven for walkers, joggers, nature lovers and those looking to try their hand at sailing and rowing. As well as being a great place for recreational pursuits, it is a designated Local Nature Reserve and a site of historic importance.
Just minutes from the city centre, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of the UK’s most historic and beautiful botanic gardens. As well as stunning Victorian glasshouses and landscaped grounds, the Botanical Gardens has a packed event calendar throughout the year.
If you want more than just fresh air when out for a walk, then the Birmingham Civic Society’s Heritage Trails should be right up your street. The trails are a unique way to explore not only Birmingham, but also, it’s rich history and cultural landmarks.
Living at The Octagon offers the perfect balance between urban energy and natural escape. Whether you’re spending a leisurely afternoon at a park or walking along the canal and stopping by one of the restaurants, The Octagon offers a gateway to the very best of Birmingham’s lifestyle, culture, and green spaces.
