Jewellery Quarter Travel Guide

Birmingham

Jewellery Quarter showing street scenes and heritage architecture
Jewellery Quarter
Jewellery Quarter
Jewellery Quarter featuring flowers, a cemetery and a city
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

Bloc Hotel Birmingham
Bloc Hotel Birmingham
3 out of 5
Caroline Street, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp931.347 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
Rp931.347
Rp1.117.617 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (960 reviews)
"Good location , quiet ."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Bloc Hotel Birmingham
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp1.394.027 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp1.394.027
Rp1.812.235 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff were excellent - friendly and helpful Breakfast was very good - nice range with a good quality"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
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 Rp1.193.943 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
Rp1.193.943
Rp1.432.731 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
Honest Review
"Nice hotel and setting, we'd stayed here before a few years back. But a little soulless for us but doesn't detract from the hotel its self"

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
245 Broad Street, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp1.375.167 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
Rp1.375.167
Rp1.650.201 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,610 reviews)
"Loved everything"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
Colmore Row, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp2.062.750 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
Rp2.062.750
Rp2.475.301 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Madeleine Bar staff not very friendly. Breakfast staff were excellent."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

The Grand Hotel Birmingham
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane, N E C House, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp994.953 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
Rp994.953
Rp1.193.944 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"The room was comfortable quiet and very clean. The only negative is that it was not clear at the time of online booking that we had to pay £15.00 to park overnight in the open air hotel car park."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
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4/5(2,149 area reviews)

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4/5(64 area reviews)

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Jewellery Quarter Travel Guide