One of the great things about living in the Jewellery Quarter is that you’re very well connected to other parts of Birmingham, whether you’re heading out for dinner, meeting friends, or just fancy a change of scenery.
If you’re looking to explore some of the city’s more social neighbourhoods, here’s where to start.
Edgbaston Village is known for its restaurants, wine bar and occasional markets, and it tends to feel a bit quieter than the city centre. It works well for a chilled evening out or weekend lunch.
Edgbaston is easy to reach via:
Bearwood sits just beyond Edgbaston and is known for its independent shops, wide selection of international food, cafés and community feel, plus easy access to green space at Lightwoods Park and Warley Woods
From the Jewellery Quarter, you can:
It’s a great option if you want to enjoy some green space, then reward yourself with something tasty after your efforts.
Moseley is one of Birmingham’s best known social areas, especially for:
The simplest way to reach Moseley from the JQ is usually:
It’s a popular night time and weekend destination with historic pubs and interesting eateries, especially at weekends.
A little further south, Kings Heath has:
You can reach Kings Heath via:
Kings Heath also has some fantastic green spaces at Highbury Hall and Kings Heath Park. That makes it makes a great day out if you want to enjoy some nature or squeeze in a bit of shopping before exploring the restaurants and bars.
Stirchley has developed a reputation for:
From the Jewellery Quarter, you can:
Everything is easy to find in Stirchley, clustered around the long high street and train station, with the breweries reached via a walk along the canal or past the River Rea.
Digbeth has a different energy from much of the city. It’s creative, colourful and has its own very urban spirit.
It’s known for:
From the Jewellery Quarter, you can take the tram into the city centre and walk across, or connect by bus. To walk, it can take between 30-45 minutes. Because it’s so close to central Birmingham, it’s often an easy add on to a day or night out.
Harborne has a more compact high street feel, with cafés, restaurants and pubs clustered along one main road, it’s very well known for its many charity shops.
You’ll find:
From the Jewellery Quarter, you can reach Harborne by bus via the city centre or via Spring Hill connections. It’s a good choice for picking up some sustainable bargains and enjoying a pub lunch or coffee break after your efforts.
The Gay Village, located in the Southside area, is Birmingham's main LGBTQ+ social and entertainment district, centered around Hurst Street.
It's known for:
From the Jewellery Quarter, you can take the tram into the city centre and walk across to Southside/Hurst Street, or connect by bus. Its central location makes it easy to get to for a lively night out.
Right next to the Gay Village in Southside, China Town is Birmingham’s top cultural and food hub for East Asian food. If you’ve got cravings for hard to find pickles and spices, here’s a good place to find them.
You’ll find:
Like the Gay Village, you can reach China Town from the Jewellery Quarter by taking the tram to the city centre and walking down, or using central bus connections. It’s an ideal spot for dinner or stocking up on asian food items for cooking at home.
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