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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp985.871 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
Rp985.871
Rp1.183.045 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Bloc overall is a good, modern budget hotel with contemporary features. Apartment rooms are the best with good amenities including mini kitchen with fridge, coffee maker, microwave and sink. Staff on reception were very helpful. The only downside is there is no breakfast, but there are cafes a short ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Bloc Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
245 Broad Street, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp1.280.405 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
Rp1.280.405
Rp1.536.486 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,498 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 16 Nov 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 Rp1.191.698 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
Rp1.191.698
Rp1.430.037 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street, Birmingham, England
The price is Rp1.020.140 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
Rp1.020.140
Rp1.224.168 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,133 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, England
The price is Rp1.190.024 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
Rp1.190.024
Rp1.428.029 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,087 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and staff were brilliant. Room comfortable and clean. Food very good."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
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 Rp938.963 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
Rp938.963
Rp1.126.756 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,986 reviews)
"Clean and nice hotel, the stuff were nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2024

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
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4/5(2,149 area reviews)

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Westside

4/5(64 area reviews)

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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Hurst Street and Birmingham Hippodrome.

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Jewellery Quarter Travel Guide