The JQBID is supporting the 2020 Great British Beer Festival – Winter! This Festival brings together beer lovers, brewers and suppliers from all over the world to celebrate the joy of British beer, ciders, gins and more! Organised by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, this year’s event has relocated from Norwich to Birmingham at … Read more
Escape Live, in the Jewellery Quarter, have established themselves as one of the leading Escape Room’s in the UK. Find out what happened when the JQBID team took on their newest Peaky Blinders game.
The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) have teamed up with local businesses to offer a spectacular Valentine’s package to one lucky couple! Spoil your other half with a £50 gift voucher at Sonny’s Jewellery followed by two free drinks at The Rectory and finish off with a complimentary dinner for two at Cucina Rustica. … Read more
It’s time to get together with your partner or friends to celebrate the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day! The historic streets of the Jewellery Quarter are brimming with cosy restaurants and quirky bars. Local venues are hosting a range of events including tasting menus, creative workshops and even anti-valentine’s day storytellers. Find … Read more
The third Jewellery Quarter Suit Drive is asking for local businesses and residents to donate smart clothing to help unemployed men and women make that crucial first impression. If clearing out your wardrobe in the New Year was not already on your to-do-list, this is the perfect time to de-clutter your closet while making a … Read more
A new photographic exhibition ‘East Meets West’ has opened at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and will be on display until 27 June 2020. The exhibition features 10 winning images from the photography competition launched in 2019 by China West Midlands 2020 and Birmingham Museums Trust and showcases people, places and objects in the … Read more
Jewellery Quarter Townscape Heritage project awards first grant to Grade II* listed Argent Centre The JQTH project is a three-year scheme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) – and others – to repair and restore historic buildings within the Jewellery Quarter and provide opportunities to learn about the unique heritage of the area. … Read more
Two of the global leading vegan organisations are brought together as the Jewellery Quarter based National Vegan Society has become an official partner of Veganuary for 2020.
Discover the story of buttons and badges making in the Jewellery Quarter with the brand new Buttons & Badges of Birmingham Walking Tour! Delivered by local photographer Kevin Thomas these tours delve deep into the history of local Jewellery Quarter companies and factories where these unique commemorative items were made. You will also have the … Read more
As we say hello 2020, we also say farewell to what has been an incredible last 12 months for the JQBID team. We’ve welcomed two new members of staff, delivered the biggest JQ Festival to date, adopted the JQ train station and even managed the surprise pop-up of a genuine Banksy.