2 PRIME LOCATIONS
Discover your perfect home in Birmingham with Canvas. With two unique locations across the city, Canvas puts you right where you need to be as a student. Enjoy modern, stylish living with easy access to Birmingham’s universities, buzzing local hangouts, independent shops, and great transport links. Make your mark in a city full of energy, opportunity, and community.
Birmingham The Heights
Aston University – 4 mins walk- Birmingham City University – 8 mins walk
Birmingham City Centre – 15 mins walk
Birmingham New Street Station – 18 mins walk
Birmingham The Old Fire Station
- Aston University – 2 mins walk
- Birmingham City University – 5 mins walk
- Birmingham City Centre – 12 mins walk
- Birmingham New Street Station – 13 mins walk
Life in Birmingham
Live, study, and explore from Canvas Birmingham
With two vibrant locations across the city, Canvas Birmingham puts you in the heart of it all. Whether you’re heading to lectures or out with friends, you’ll have the best of the city right on your doorstep — from street food and indie shops to green parks and music venues. Plus, with great transport links and a student-friendly cost of living, it’s everything you need, in one place.
Live Music, Laughs & Local Culture
Need a night off? Head to the O2 Institute or O2 Academy for live gigs, check out Glee Club for stand-up comedy, or catch something unique at MAC Birmingham. The city’s always got something going on.
Digbeth = Weekend Goals
Digbeth is Birmingham’s creative hub — packed with street art, food markets, vintage shops, and cool hangouts like Red Brick Market and Roxy Ball Room. Perfect for weekend exploring or a spontaneous night out.
Study Spots That Aren’t Your Room
Need a change of scene? Try the University libraries or grab a seat (and a coffee) at Faculty Coffee or Wayland’s Yard. Ideal for studying solo or catching up on group work.
Tasty, Affordable Eats
Hit up Peacer for massive pizza slices, Original Patty Men for unreal burgers, or Damascena for Middle Eastern flavours. Big on taste, easy on the budget — all a short walk or quick ride from Canvas.