The Jewellery Quarter
The home of British jewellery with a growing arts scene and plenty of great restaurants and bars. Home to more diamond rings, finishing touches and tokens of love than anywhere else in the country, this is the beating heart of the nation’s jewellery manufacturing. An estimated 40% of British jewellery is made in Birmingham’s unique Jewellery Quarter.
There are over 100 independent specialist retailers and craftspeople to be found here, many with their own workshops making it a wonderful place to explore and buy that special gift, but at a price to pleasantly surprise. Part of the appeal of going direct to the makers is that bespoke gifts can be commissioned on site with huge savings on high street prices.
The Jewellery Quarter dates back over 200 years and is a Conservation Area with over 200 listed buildings. At the centre of the Jewellery Quarter shopping area stands the Quarter’s Chamberlain clock, and a short walk from this landmark takes you to the Jewellery Quarter’s historic, Key Hill and Warstone Lane Cemeteries. Many of Birmingham’s famous statesmen and inventors are buried here ranging from Harry Gem, the inventor of Lawn Tennis, to Alfred Bird, Birmingham’s ‘Mr Custard’.
The Jewellery Quarter has been named a World Craft City, putting it on the same stage as global craft hotspots like Kyoto and Jaipur. This new status shines a spotlight on the Quarter’s unique shops, studios, and historic landmarks like the School of Jewellery and Assay Office. For jewellery lovers, it means even more chances to explore, shop, and experience the artistry and craft that make the Jewellery Quarter so special.
Must Visit
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is built around a perfectly preserved jewellery…
Pen Museum
The Pen Museum is located on Frederick Street in the heart of Birmingham’s world famous…
The Coffin Works Museum
The shelves and workbenches at Newman Brothers are full of original stock and tools of the…
Escape Live Birmingham
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The Rolling Mill
Located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, The Rolling Mill offers a…
St Paul’s Birmingham
St Pauls has been at the heart of the Jewellery Quarter since 1779. Throughout its history…
RBSA Gallery
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is an artist-led charity which supports…
The Jewellers Arms
Traditional, award winning pub in the Jewellery Quarter with plenty of outdoor seating and…
Opheem
Opheem is the first Indian restaurant outside of London to be awarded a Michelin star and…
The Hive
Arts and Heritage centre in a grade II listed former jewellery factory in the Jewellery…
Saint Paul's Market
A huge food hall from the teams behind Independent Birmingham, Baltic Market and Buddha…
1000 Trades
We champion all forms of craft over three floors of our nineteenth century building…
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If Birmingham had a crown, the Jewellery Quarter would be its brightest jewel. For over 200 years, this neighbourhood has been shaping the city’s identity – from master jewellers hammering out treasures that travelled the globe, to the craftsmen, artists, and storytellers who’ve…
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