Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter Walk

Walks, England, West Midlands, Birmingham
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Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter Walk

Birmingham

by birminghamcitycouncil

  • 2hr 30m / 5km
  • 39

Learn about Birmingham’s unique historic Jewellery Quarter. Full of history, quirky museums and two peaceful Victorian cemeteries.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Paid-for attraction

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  1. This walk begins at Jewellery Quarter station. You can reach it by metro or rail. You can also start the trail on Vyse St.

    Step 1: This walk begins at Jewellery Quarter station. You can reach it by metro or rail. You can also start the trail on Vyse St.

  2. The station is a great starting point for some history on the jewellery quarter. Keep an eye out for information boards and memorabilia.

    Step 2: The station is a great starting point for some history on the jewellery quarter. Keep an eye out for information boards and memorabilia.

  3. Step 3: Welcome to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Find out more about its history and background by tapping ‘Read More’ below.

  4. As soon as you exit the station, turn left and you will see a Grade II listed Victorian urinal known as the “temple of relief”. More below!

    Step 4: As soon as you exit the station, turn left and you will see a Grade II listed Victorian urinal known as the “temple of relief”. More below!

  5. Now continue left along Vyse Street.

    Step 5: Now continue left along Vyse Street.

  6. The Jewellery Quarter continues as an industrial hub today, there are hundreds of jewellery retailers and workshops here.

    Step 6: The Jewellery Quarter continues as an industrial hub today, there are hundreds of jewellery retailers and workshops here.

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