Winter in the Jewellery Quarter
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Discover a winter wonderland in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, where there is always something to see and do.
Museums, Galleries and Heritage Sites
Members & Associates Exhibition
RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, B3 1SA
Thursday 16th November – Saturday 6th January 2023
Including Private View (open to all) from 6-8pm on Thursday 16th November. Meet the Artists Every Saturday throughout the exhibition
For over 200 years the diverse art practices of RBSA Members and Associates have been displays in this annual exhibition.
Christmas shopping event at the RSBA Gallery
RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, B3 1SA
Saturday 16th December 3-5pm
Shop for unique Christmas gifts by local artists in the RBSA shop and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies.
Festive Market
The Coffin Works, Fleet St, B3 1JP
Sunday 3rd December, 11am-4pm
Held in the atmospheric courtyard, find a wonderful range of local artists and crafters selling the perfect gifts for friends, family and yourself this Christmas!
A Christmas Carol
The Coffin Works, Fleet St, B3 1JP
Tuesday 12th December 2022, 6:30pm
‘Don’t Go Into The Cellar’ return to the Coffin Works for a special Christmas Show! Join the great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens as he brings to life one of the most famous ghost stories of all time. A tale of revenants and redemption, hauntings and humbug, seasonal spooks and sentiment.
Calligraphy Classes
Pen Museum, Argent Centre, 60 Frederick Street, B1 3HS
Sunday 26th November 10am – 4pm, & Sunday 17th December at 12pm- 3.30pm
Classes for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. Learn key elements of calligraphy and take information away to continue developing your style at home. Some materials provided and calligraphy products can be purchased from the shop.
Winter Opening Times – J W Evans Silver Factory
54-57 Albion Street, B1 3EA
Fridays and Saturdays for guided tours (check availability)
One of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. To walk into the factory today is to enter a lost industrial world.
JQ Makers Market – St Pauls Church
St Paul’s Church, B3 1QZ
Thursday 7th December, 4.30pm – 7pm
Shop for unique festive gifts from local makers including jewellery, stationery, art and homewares, enjoy festive tunes, sip milled wine and help raise funds for the church roof restoration fund.
Tours and Trails
Guided Tour of Key Hill Cemetery
Friends of Key Hill Cemetery and Warstone Lane Cemetery
Sunday 12th November and Sunday 14th January at 2pm
Walking History Tour with an expert volunteer guide including the history the unique catacombs and the residents resting in this non -denominational cemetery, including Joseph Chamberlain, Alfred Bird, Constance Naden and Harriet Martineau.
Guided Tour of Warstone Lane Cemetery
Friends of Key Hill Cemetery and Warstone Lane Cemetery
Sunday 12th November and Sunday 14th January at 12pm
Walking History Tour with experienced guide includes the history of Warstone Lane Cemetery, viewing the exterior tiered catacombs and the residents resting in this Church of England Cemetery including John Baskerville, Harry Gem and Warrulan.
JQ Ale Trail
The JQ Ale Trail lets you explore the area’s variety of unique pubs and bars, whilst admiring the windows of local jewellers along the way. Grab a group of friends and take your pick of the 19 pubs in the area, each serving up a range of delicious and local ales.
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Workshops
Gulp Christmas Lunch/Workshop for Groups
For 6-8 people. Come and let us indulge you in an exquisite Christmas lunch or activity set in a private dining room in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter. You can choose from:-
Gustare – a festive 3-course Italian-inspired lunch
Pasta! Pasta! – a pasta-making workshop and lunch
La Dolce Vita – a specially curated workshop making a range of Italian sweets.
Saturday 25th November, Thursday 30th November, Saturday 2nd December, Thursday 7th December
Put your floristry skills to the test with one of In Bloom’s Christmas wreath making workshops, with everything you need to make a unique and personal Christmas decoration including flowers, leaves and other goodies.
Jewellery Making Classes
The Quarter Workshop
Coffin Works, 13-15 Fleet Street, B3 1JP
Book a one-time jewellery making class where you learn everything you need to know to make a piece of jewellery- including shaping the metal, adding patterns and texture.
Classes available throughout November and December
Chocolate Masterclasses
The Chocolate Quarter, 1A Spencer St, B18 6DD
Sweets and Christmas are a classic combination so why not get into the spirit with a chocolate masterclass? Learn to make a bar of chocolate, truffles or book a kids workshop.
Family Days Out
Sleeping Beauty
Blue Orange Theatre, 118 Great Hampton St, B18 6AD
24th November-9th December
Affordable, family panto is back in Birmingham this Christmas!
Celebrate the 7th anniversary of our legendary festive fun with our MOST DREAMY SHOW YET!
Wizard of Oz
Blue Orange Theatre, 118 Great Hampton St, B18 6AD
23rd December – 6th January
When a tornado sweeps Dorothy and her dog Toto into the Land of Oz, she discovers that her Kansas farmhouse has landed right on top of The Wicked Witch of the East! Suitable for the whole family.
Escape Rooms
Fancy yourself as a bit of a puzzle master? There’s a whole host of escape rooms to choose from in the JQ!!
Escape Brum
Escape Live
Escape Reality
Clue HQ