Jewellery Quarter Travel Guide

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Jewellery Quarter
This historic district of Birmingham is well-known for its jewelry shops and factories, museums and galleries, music venues and restaurants.

In the Jewellery Quarter you can shop for handcrafted jewelry and visit a former jewelry workshop, see Birmingham’s only surviving Georgian square, listen to live jazz concerts and admire art exhibitions. This lively district of Birmingham was established in the 18th century and flourished during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it’s home to more than 100 specialist jewelry designers and retailers.Shop for earrings and necklaces, watches and clocks on Vyse Street and Warstone Lane. Jewelers here are happy to make one-off and personalised items. Watch the craftsmen at work in the on-site workshop of Bickerton Jewellery. Most shops are open Tuesday to Saturday, although expect crowds on weekends.The Chamberlain Clock is the best place to start a walking tour of the district. It marks the center of the quarter. Check out graves of famous Birmingham residents at the cemeteries on Key Hill and Warstone Lane. Visit St. Paul’s Square, the last remaining Georgian square in the city. Follow the self-guided Pavement Trails to uncover historical facts, such as the place where American author Washington Irving once stayed. Maps are available at the Information Centre on Vyse Street. Be sure to visit the Jewellery Quarter’s museums and galleries. Discover centuries of jewelry-making history at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Learn about the history of pens at the Pen Museum. At St. Pauls Gallery, you’ll see one of the world’s largest collections of autographed music memorabilia, including album covers and photograph prints.Come to the quarter for dinner and live music. Restaurants line St. Paul’s Square. Listen to jazz performances during the annual Birmingham Jazz Festival. Check out the festival’s official website for a schedule of events.The Jewellery Quarter is a 20-minute walk from Birmingham’s city center. Pay-and-display parking is available on the street and in nearby parking lots. Alternatively, take the train to the Jewellery Quarter or Snow Hill stations. Public buses stop close to the Chamberlain Clock.Visit the Jewellery Quarter’s official website for museum, shop and restaurant opening hours.


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Our pick of the best Jewellery Quarter Hotel Deals

ibis budget Birmingham Centre
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
2.5 out of 5
1 Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, England
The price is NZ$72 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$72
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,029 reviews)
"Great stay as usual."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

ibis budget Birmingham Centre
Bloc Hotel Birmingham
Bloc Hotel Birmingham
3 out of 5
Caroline Street, Birmingham, England
The price is NZ$110 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$110
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"No restaurants / breakfast nearby"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Bloc Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
245 Broad Street, Birmingham, England
The price is NZ$182 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$182
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,100 reviews)
Will definitely come again
"The hotel is in an excellent location with restaurants and bars within minutes and the sea life centre around the corner. Clean, modern hotel with great staff. We had two double beds which were comfortable, complimentary water and coffee machine in the room. Breakfast was exceptional with a chef ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Solihull, England
The price is NZ$154 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$154
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Leisure facilities"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 out of 5
Tamworth Road, Keresley End, Coventry, England
The price is NZ$94 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$94
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Coventry. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
6.2/10 (1,003 reviews)
Great service -
"The stay was great. We arrived in the early evening and were given a good room. I requested a roll away bed for our son. We were told that unfortunately they didn't have any left, but they could upgrade us to a mini suite. They enabled us to have a successful trip by moving a few things around while ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
3 out of 5
200 Broad Street, Cumberland House, Birmingham, England
The price is NZ$114 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$114
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,565 reviews)
Overnight stay on Broad St
"Pleasent hotel , good location for Utilita Arena . Parking was easy and generally all good value"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
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3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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