Jewellery Quarter Travel Guide

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Jewellery Quarter featuring street scenes and heritage architecture
Jewellery Quarter
Jewellery Quarter
Jewellery Quarter which includes a cemetery, a memorial and a city
Jewellery Quarter

This historic district of Birmingham is well-known for its jewellery 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

Bloc Hotel Birmingham

Bloc Hotel Birmingham

3 out of 5
Caroline Street, Birmingham, England
The price is AU$111 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$111
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is in a good location. Staff welcoming. I was upgraded to a room with a window which was good. The room cost was cheap for the area. My only criticism is that the shower facilities are right next to the toilet. For what i paid i wouldn't claim about it, but it did mean having to wipe down ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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 AU$170 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$170
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Relaxing stay, ideal location
"Excellent choice of breakfast, limited restaurant menu however it’s decent. Walking distance to a lot of great places, being in the city centre. Canal walk is 5 mins walk, library, eating places. Staff was polite and helpful. Wish had a swimming pool but otherwise 5/5 Do account for parking (£15-21 ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street, Birmingham, England
The price is AU$158 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$158
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,750 reviews)
"I loved where it was located and how friendly some of the staff was. Didn’t like the hard beds"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Aparthotel Birmingham

Aparthotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
Saint Chads Queensway, Birmingham, England
The price is AU$125 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$125
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
"Apartments has everything except they don’t do house cleaning until you check out."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Aparthotel 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 AU$140 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$140
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
Amazing staff great hotel
"Hotel was lovely, pool was lovely but most importantly every staff member was so friendly and made such an effort with my daughter who’s birthday it was - it really made her day - was just perfect"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country 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 AU$112 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$112
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,294 reviews)
Hotel
"Good breakfast, nice room, very clean hotel"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
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