Welcome to your ultimate guide to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter - where the gems aren’t just in the shops!
Are you interested in a shopping spree or a historical journey? Why not experience both? In addition to the Museum of Jewellery Quarter, there’s a wide range of things to explore - it’s one of the most dazzing districts in my home city of Birmingham. Here, you can indulge in shopping for dazzling items while effortlessly learning about history. The streets are virtually layered with tales, they’re busting out of the historic cobblestones and swirling around everywhere.
After immersing yourself in shopping and history, you’ll have earned yourself some refreshment - and, luckily, the Jewellery Quarter isn’t just about jewellery - the food scene here is even more diverse. It’s a culinary haven, boasting an array of pubs, restaurants, and cafes.
At the Jewellery Quarter, there’s always something new to discover. So, come and visit and explore! But maybe leave your pirate hat at home - because, it’s not that kind of treasure chest. Here are 15 things you should know before visiting the Jewellery Quarter:
1. It’s All That Glitters
The Jewellery Quarter is home to Europe’s largest concentration of businesses involved in the jewellery trade, which produces 40% of all the jewellery made in the UK. So, if you’re not into shiny things, you might want to bring sunglasses!
2. Tuck into a Michelin-star meal
The Jewellery Quarter isn’t just about jewellery. It’s also a great place for food and drink, with plenty of pubs, restaurants, and cafes. From Michelin stars to street food that’s out of this world, it's got it all.
3. St. Paul’s Square
At the heart of the Jewellery Quarter is St. Paul’s Square. Picture this: Georgian buildings, cobbled streets, and the iconic St Paul’s Church. It’s like stepping into a Jane Austen novel, but with Italian restaurants near by.
4. The Pen Museum
Yes, you read that right. There’s a museum dedicated to pens. Because who wouldn’t want to know the history of how we’ve been writing our grocery lists for centuries?