Brindleyplace is a large mixed-use
canalside development, in the
Westside district of
Birmingham,
England. It was named after
Brindley Place, the name of the street (in turn named after the 18th century canal engineer
James Brindley) around which it is built. It was developed by
Argent Group PLC from 1993 onwards. In addition to shops, bars and restaurants, Brindleyplace is home to the
National Sea Life Centre,
Royal Bank of Scotland,
Orion Media,
Ikon Gallery of art and the
Crescent Theatre. The site covers 17 acres (69,000 m²) of mixed-use redevelopment on a grand scale - the UK's largest such project. The
Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line Canal separates Brindleyplace from the
International Convention Centre, although there are linking bridges. The
National Indoor Arena,
Old Turn Junction and bustling bars of
Broad Street are nearby and it is easily accessible and within walking distance of the main bus and rail routes.