Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter A sparkling Christmas shopping experience
Saturday 12th December
FREE hourly vintage bus rides (10.30am - 3.30pm) from Frankfurt Market (Waterloo Street) G Over 100 Jewellery Outlets Many with their own workshops, to buy or commission that unique gift (also see www.jewelleryquarter.net for gift ideas!) G Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, 75-79 Vyse Street (10.30am - 4pm) Family friendly workshop 'Deck the Halls' celebrate the festive season by making Christmas decorations. Also tours of this award winning Museum which tells the story of jewellery making in Birmingham.
G Open Studios (10am - 4pm) As part of Brilliantly Birmingham celebrations, a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the region's best contemporary designer makers, find out more about the traditional art of jewellery making and, of course, buy something special (see map overleaf for locations and also signposts on the day).
Countdown to Christmas G Pen Museum, 60 Frederick Street (11am 4pm) Family friendly workshop - write a letter to Father Christmas and make your own Christmas Card. Free admission to this unique Museum celebrating Birmingham's important place in the pen trade. G St Pauls Church, St Pauls Square (10am - 4pm) Enjoy homemade cakes, refreshments and their Christmas shop whilst visiting this splendid Georgian Church. G St Pauls Gallery, Northwood Street (10.30am - 4pm) 'T Rextacy' - Celebrating the launch of their limited edition signed T-Rex album cover prints - enjoy artwork, T-Rex music, memorabilia and a free glass of wine. G Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Brook Street, St Pauls Square (11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm) The UK's second oldest independent Royal art gallery - free artist demonstrations and an opportunity to learn about painting techniques whilst enjoying the gallery's displays. G Win ÂŁ1,000 worth of Jewellery Visit www.jewelleryquarter.net and help the three Kings find their crowns! G Xmas Lights. Enjoy the world's only jewellery themed Xmas lights.
G Saturday 19th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December G Ex Cathedra Christmas Music by Candlelight in the enchanting surroundings of St Pauls Church and Square 7.30pm start - visit www.jewelleryquarter.net for booking
Before you visit the Jewellery Quarter, why not log onto www.jewelleryquarter.net /shopping /christmas where you will find some fantastic gift ideas to choose from.
15 mins walk to City Centre
G Open Studios G Galleries G Museums G St Paul’s Church
For further information telephone 0121 604 7700 (Tues-Sat) www.jewelleryquarter.net