Tours and Trails - Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries Project

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Easter Trail

A fun activity for families who are using the cemeteries for a daily walk during the Easter holidays. We have hidden 10 letters in the cemetery which spell an Easter-related…

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Family Trails and Activities

We have produced a range of activities for families to use when they visit the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries. You can look at the images here or download any activity as…

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Tree Trail

The Victorians loved planting interesting trees in cemeteries so they could be a place where people could come to learn about trees and admire unusual specimens including exotic imported species…

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Quarter Quiz

A fun introduction to the JQ Cemeteries and JQ Townscape Heritage projects with immersive VR experiences and a quiz to test your knowledge. Take part from the comfort of your…

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Musical Milestones

Discover the Jewellery Quarter like never before. Learn about the area through music and song from the comfort of your home, or take the trail to the JQ and explore…

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Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries Project

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Apr 24

Calling all fans of nonsense rhyme and looping limerick for a unique online premiere of The Owl, The Pussycat and Edward Lear by @CellarTheatre filmed in Key Hill and Warstone Lane. Tickets £5, Thurs 29th at 6.30pm, followed by Q&A with Jonathan Goodwin
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-owl-the-pussycat-and-edward-lear-online-event-tickets-151486940517

Calling all fans of nonsense rhyme and looping limerick for a unique online premiere of The Owl, The Pussycat and Edward Lear by @CellarTheatre filmed in Key Hill and Warstone Lane. Tickets £5, Thurs 29th at 6.30pm, followed by Q&A with Jonathan Goodwin
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-owl-the-pussycat-and-edward-lear-online-event-tickets-151486940517 ...

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Apr 12

This week we are starting the next stage of our #JQPoppies community tapestry artwork- making dog tag with names from the war memorials & graves to add to the field of poppies,
Socially distanced outdoor workshops on Tues, Thurs or Sat mornings:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jq-poppies-project-dog-tag-stamping-workshop-tickets-149236375015

This week we are starting the next stage of our #JQPoppies community tapestry artwork- making dog tag with names from the war memorials & graves to add to the field of poppies,
Socially distanced outdoor workshops on Tues, Thurs or Sat mornings:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jq-poppies-project-dog-tag-stamping-workshop-tickets-149236375015 ...

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Apr 10

We've been working alongside @jqth_project project with Ruth and Cecilia from @soj_bcu to create fab new resources. Watch our talk show and take the Quarter Quiz which explores two key JQ sites via VR for a chance to win a Made in the JQ enamel badge.
You can also download a beautifully illustrated brochure of their fav JQ places, available in English and Mandarin Chinese
https://cemeteries.jewelleryquarter.net/tours_trails_posts/quarter-quiz/

We've been working alongside @jqth_project project with Ruth and Cecilia from @soj_bcu to create fab new resources. Watch our talk show and take the Quarter Quiz which explores two key JQ sites via VR for a chance to win a Made in the JQ enamel badge.
You can also download a beautifully illustrated brochure of their fav JQ places, available in English and Mandarin Chinese
https://cemeteries.jewelleryquarter.net/tours_trails_posts/quarter-quiz/ ...

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Apr 8

Our online talks programme continues on May 6th with an in depth look at Key Hill House - James Watt's 1st Birmingham home, plus the wider history of the house and Key Hill with John Townley and George Demidowicz. Free but booking essential.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-talk-a-history-of-key-hill-of-key-hill-house-tickets-149675019011

Our online talks programme continues on May 6th with an in depth look at Key Hill House - James Watt's 1st Birmingham home, plus the wider history of the house and Key Hill with John Townley and George Demidowicz. Free but booking essential.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-talk-a-history-of-key-hill-of-key-hill-house-tickets-149675019011 ...

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Apr 6

In addition to our Easter trail we've revamped some of our other family activities! Did you know we have a treasure trail? There are 10 tins to find, use GPS locations (like geocaching) or downloadable map & clues! Fill in the log, swap a treasure!
Sneaky peak at some of the locations here...
https://cemeteries.jewelleryquarter.net/tours_trails_posts/family-trails-and-activities/

In addition to our Easter trail we've revamped some of our other family activities! Did you know we have a treasure trail? There are 10 tins to find, use GPS locations (like geocaching) or downloadable map & clues! Fill in the log, swap a treasure!
Sneaky peak at some of the locations here...
https://cemeteries.jewelleryquarter.net/tours_trails_posts/family-trails-and-activities/ ...

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Apr 1

Going for a walk over Easter? Why not head to the cemeteries to see the Spring flowers including daffodils and hyacinths. We have an Easter Trail too with 10 letters to find on the Tree trail plaques. Can you find them all and spell an Easter word?
Download the trail sheet and maps from our website.
#JQCemeteries #easter2021🐣🐇 #jewelleryquarter

Going for a walk over Easter? Why not head to the cemeteries to see the Spring flowers including daffodils and hyacinths. We have an Easter Trail too with 10 letters to find on the Tree trail plaques. Can you find them all and spell an Easter word?
Download the trail sheet and maps from our website.
#JQCemeteries #easter2021🐣🐇 #jewelleryquarter ...

This project is possible because of funding from:

Herirage