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A mini guide to
Jewellery Quarter: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Book the museum tour
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is open Thursday to Sunday and entry is by guided tour only; booking ahead is advised.
Combine the museums
The Pen Museum on Frederick Street and the Coffin Works on Fleet Street are both within walking distance of the Chamberlain Clock.
Walk the cemeteries
Key Hill and Warstone Lane cemeteries are close to the clock; Visit Birmingham notes that Alfred Bird of Bird's Custard is buried in the quarter.
Check opening days
Several small museums do not open every day. Check each website before you go.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jewellery Quarter?
Jewellery Quarter is in Birmingham, England. Workshops, small museums and a Georgian square in a working jewellery district. Nearby stops and stations include Jewellery Quarter, St Paul's, Birmingham Snow Hill.
How long do I need in Jewellery Quarter?
Half a day to a day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Pen Museum, Coffin Works. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Jewellery Quarter (National Rail and West Midlands Metro); St Paul's (West Midlands Metro); Birmingham Snow Hill (National Rail). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 20 places to eat and drink in and around Jewellery Quarter, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 3 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Jewellery Quarter accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Jewellery Quarter
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Key Hill Cemetery
Opened in 1836 as Birmingham General Cemetery, the city's oldest cemetery outside a churchyard.
Warstone Lane Cemetery
Cemetery dating from 1847, one of two in the Jewellery Quarter; it no longer takes new burials.
Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral
Greek Orthodox cathedral on Summer Hill Terrace, dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God and St Andrew.
Birmingham
More areas to explore
Brindleyplace & the Canals
Gas Street Basin, Centenary Square and the concert halls and canalside squares of Westside
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Digbeth & Eastside
Former factories turned studios, music venues and street food, beside the new Eastside park
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City Centre & Bullring
Victorian civic squares, two cathedrals and the Bullring around New Street station
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- St Paul's Square: Chris Whippet, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Key Hill Cemetery: Robin Stott, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Warstone Lane Cemetery: Oosoom at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral: Original uploader was Oosoom at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Brindleyplace & the Canals: Oosoom at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Digbeth & Eastside: Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- City Centre & Bullring: Mutney, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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