Canvas The Old Fire Station, Birmingham

Canvas The Old Fire Station has been a cheap student accommodation in Birmingham for 14 years and was refurbished and renovated in 2019. The flats offer En-suite, Studio and Non-En-suite rooms to suit the different needs of students. The Old Fire Station Birmingham is ideally situated on the north side of Birmingham city centre within walking distance of Aston University and Birmingham City University. The flats are also surrounded by a variety of supermarkets, restaurants and bars. In addition to this, there are also several entertainment facilities for a weekend away with friends. If you're looking for student accommodation in Birmingham, then this is the place for you.

Features

Canvas The Old Fire Station Birmingham offer up to 15 room types, including Non-En-suite, En-suite and Studio, perfect for all students. Non-En-suite is ideal for groups of friends, with cosy bedrooms that will provide students with an excellent relaxing space, while the communal kitchen and living room are natural places to socialise. En-suite is the most common. The En-suite is the most common type of room, with its own bathroom to ensure privacy. For those who prefer to be alone, the Studio is perfect. Offering a fully self-contained living space with a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, all rooms at Birmingham Student apartment are fully furnished and equipped with appliances and a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave, and more in the kitchen area.

Students will find various amenities within the common areas of The Old Fire Station student accommodation. Firstly, the spacious Lounge is filled with a variety of comfortable sofas and is a popular choice for students to relax and socialise. Secondly, the quiet study rooms are popular before exams, providing students with a peaceful environment to revise. Also, students who like to exercise need not worry. It is also equipped with a professional gym where everyone can work up a sweat. And while students enjoy studying and living, the bike shed and laundry room provide daily life's basics.

Location and What's Hot? 

Canvas The Old Fire Station in Birmingham is situated just north of Birmingham city centre, close to the James Watt Queensway, giving quick access to all parts of the city. There's a Tesco supermarket just opposite the flat, as well as a Sainsbury's, Co-op and Allan's Shop within walking distance, plus Papa Asian Mart can help you unlock more cultural goods. The Restaurant / Conference Aston canteen close to the University will be students' most affordable meal option. Birmingham student housing is surrounded by well-known restaurants such as BRGRI Birmingham, Caspian Pizza, and Empress Bar & Grill. After dinner, head to pubs such as The Bull, Gunmakers Arms and The Lounge to experience British pub culture with friends.

The Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and the West Midlands Police Museum are the first attractions around here to be mentioned around The Old Fire Station student housing. Birmingham's leading museums offer a wide range of exhibitions and entertainment programmes inside and are well worth a visit. Next door, the Birmingham Science Garden and Eastside City Park are perfect for nature lovers, offering a tranquil spot in the middle of a busy city. For the more athletic, Redpoint Birmingham Climbing Centre is a 10-minute walk north and is a centre for experienced and novice climbers, with courses, a climbing shop and a vegetarian cafe. 

Transport

The Old Fire Station student apartment is close to Aston University, and the main campus is a 5-minute away. Birmingham City University is also a short 8-minute walk away. University College Birmingham is a 17-minute bus ride, and The University of Law Birmingham Campus is a 14-minute bus ride away. The University of Birmingham is a 24-minute bus ride away. Newman University is the furthest away at 24 minutes by car. Birmingham Snow Hill train station is a 10-minute walk away for travelling to other cities.

Security & Services

The Old Fire Station student flat offers 24-hour WIFI, and students can upgrade for a fee if needed. To protect students' safety, the flats are monitored around the clock. Accommodation also has staff and security at the reception, and outsiders must register to enter.