The running event routes have been announced by Birmingham 2022, with the best of Birmingham set to be put on display. The men’s marathon, women’s marathon and the men’s and women’s T53/T54 events are using the same course. Beginning at Smithfield, the course will see athletes complete two loops of south Birmingham, followed by a…
Affordable luxury is what you get when you choose to stay at Bloc Hotel. Dissatisfied with the hotel landscape, where the options were either a bog-standard chain or a pricey 5-star, with little in between, the founders of Bloc decided to offer something different. A hotel that didn’t mean compromising on price or experience. The…
Now that restrictions have been lifted on weddings, it’s full steam ahead with planning. We’re sure we don’t have to tell you that choosing your wedding ring can be a tough task. After all, it’s a lifelong commitment. So, we thought we’d share our top pick to help you with this significant decision. Being in…
A brand new eco-friendly hair salon opens its doors in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. As a zero waste hair salon, PATTERN+MATTER is a welcome addition to the area, known as a hub of creativity where independence and skill thrive. Open Tuesday to Saturday, every aspect of PATTERN+MATTER is carefully curated, from their signature fair-trade coffee,…
The Jewellery Quarter has undoubtedly cemented itself as a go-to location in the Midlands for great food, entertainment and nightlife in the past few years. From various independent bars to restaurants sharing the delights of cultural cuisine from across the world, the JQ is now the home to a number of new and exciting bars…
The Jewellery Quarter is full of history. Some stories we may have heard, but there’s still plenty of interesting facts about the area we may have never known. But, at the heart of the Jewellery Quarter is something very special; the Jewellery Quarter pavement trails, that we explored in our latest blog post. And this…
As the nights draw in, and lockdown continues to put our autumnal plans on hold, it’s time to make the most of the unique attractions that are right here on our doorstep in the Jewellery Quarter. And one of the top activities that we think is perfect for getting the family up and about during…
The 1980s were all about big hair, bright colours and statement accessories. And the arrival of the decade also brought the start of something special to the jewellery sector – Premier Diamonds. The family-run business, based in the heart of Birmingham’s historical Jewellery Quarter, is now celebrating 40 years of specialising in the design and…
Independent businesses need support and we should do something about it. Individuals or businesses in the Jewellery Quarter are all part of the same local community. Fighting coronavirus has been our collective priority but now we all face a new challenge: recover our economy and hopefully “build back better”. Parity and JQ Card offer complementary…
In the Jewellery Quarter, we do a lot of things right. We’re home to some of the best restaurants, bars and cafés in the city (if we do say so ourselves). Alongside the most wonderful independent florists, beauticians and wedding dress shops to match. But, there’s just one thing that no one can come to…