Guidebook for West Midlands
Arts & Culture
Located at 75-80 Vyse Street, this museum is built around the preserved Smith and Pepper jewellery factory, which closed its doors in 1981.
It gives visitors a rare glimpse into the working life of bygone jewellers in this famous district of Birmingham.
You can take a guided tour of the factory - at 11.15, 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 and 4pm - watch demonstrations and visit two galleries that explore the history of the jewellery craft.
On selected days you can also take a walk and talk around the Jewellery Quarter from the museum as well as take part in several jewellery workshops.
26 Vyse St
26 Vyse StreetLocated at 75-80 Vyse Street, this museum is built around the preserved Smith and Pepper jewellery factory, which closed its doors in 1981.
It gives visitors a rare glimpse into the working life of bygone jewellers in this famous district of Birmingham.
You can take a guided tour of the factory - at 11.15, 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 and 4pm - watch demonstrations and visit two galleries that explore the history of the jewellery craft.
On selected days you can also take a walk and talk around the Jewellery Quarter from the museum as well as take part in several jewellery workshops.
The Pen Museum, or Pen Room, is housed in a Grade II Listed redbrick building, on the corner of Legge Lane and Frederick Street.
Once home to Wiley's pen factory, it is the only UK museum dedicated to the history of the pen making industry.
The museum tells the story of how Birmingham became the centre of the steel pen trade and its part in communication revolution.
During a visit here you will be able to make your own pen nib and try out feather quills, reed pens, early typewriters and braille equipment.
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Pen Museum
60 Frederick StThe Pen Museum, or Pen Room, is housed in a Grade II Listed redbrick building, on the corner of Legge Lane and Frederick Street.
Once home to Wiley's pen factory, it is the only UK museum dedicated to the history of the pen making industry.
The museum tells the story of how Birmingham became the centre of the steel pen trade and its part in communication revolution.
During a visit here you will be able to make your own pen nib and try out feather quills, reed pens, early typewriters and braille equipment.
The Chamberlain Clock is a Jewellery Quarter landmark.
Standing at the junction of Vyse Street and Frederick Street with Warstone Lane, this Edwardian, cast-iron, clock tower dates back to 1903.
The Chamberlain Clock
Warstone LaneThe Chamberlain Clock is a Jewellery Quarter landmark.
Standing at the junction of Vyse Street and Frederick Street with Warstone Lane, this Edwardian, cast-iron, clock tower dates back to 1903.
Located in the Georgian St Paul's Square, St Paul's Church is Grade I Listed and dates back to the 1770s.
It is renowned as being the church of Birmingham's early manufacturers and merchants, including the famous city industrialists James Watt and Matthew Boulton - they had their own pews here.
The church also boasts some beautiful stained glass windows - including a window designed on the area's jewellery trade - and its spire was added in 1823.
St. Pauls Church
Saint Paul's SquareLocated in the Georgian St Paul's Square, St Paul's Church is Grade I Listed and dates back to the 1770s.
It is renowned as being the church of Birmingham's early manufacturers and merchants, including the famous city industrialists James Watt and Matthew Boulton - they had their own pews here.
The church also boasts some beautiful stained glass windows - including a window designed on the area's jewellery trade - and its spire was added in 1823.
Shopping
Birmingham's premier shopping destination with over 200 stores including John Lewis and Selfridges.
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Bullring Shopping Centre Bullring
Birmingham's premier shopping destination with over 200 stores including John Lewis and Selfridges.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineworld - Birmingham Broad Street
181 Broad StCanal Wharf
26 Waterfront Walk