Jewellery Quarter Travel Guide

Birmingham
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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Top hotels in Jewellery Quarter

ibis budget Birmingham Centre
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
2.5 out of 5
1 Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp589.295 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp589.295
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 Rp1.001.682 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp1.001.682
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
A great hotel near the centre of Birmingham
"We were greeted by great, friendly staff and the check in was quick and easy. The room was very clean and comfortable with a stylish atmosphere. Overall a great stay and we would definitely recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 27 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 Rp1.482.150 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp1.482.150
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,101 reviews)
"A beautiful and clean hotel with helpful, and polite staff who made you feel welcome"

Reviewed on 26 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 Rp1.284.361 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp1.284.361
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
1 night stay
"Bathroom and public toilets fine. Food excellent. Room tired looking. Carpets and furniture in need of updating and a flatter pillow option would be appreciated."

Reviewed on 27 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 Rp769.732 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp769.732
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 staff ...
6.2/10 (1,004 reviews)
Coventry business trip
"Hotel was good value. Bit tired and ciukd do with a good clean. But was quiet and peaceful and goodvalue for money. Leisure centre only opens at 8.30am after business guest had left and closed at 7.30pm. Suggest dont order the bar food. But would stay again for price location and peace and quier. ..."

Reviewed on 26 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 Rp938.560 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp938.560
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,563 reviews)
Great option for a budget hotel near Utilita
"Perfect location for an event at Utilita (took us just under 10 minutes to walk it and felt safe whilst doing so). Staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Stayed in a twin room which was spotlessly clean. Tea and coffee provided. Aircon was a life saver as we arrived on a particularly hot day. ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
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Colmore Business District

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4/5(2,149 area reviews)

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Westside

4/5(64 area reviews)

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Gay Village

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Jewellery Quarter Travel Guide