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Birmingham Botanical GardensvsMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter
Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter scores slightly higher than Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter scores 79 with praise from 4 reviewers including Time Out, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR
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Lonely Planet "In Edgbaston, these are the Midlands' answer to Kew, with grand Victorian glasshouses full of flowers, cacti, palms and a collection of bonsai. Take bus 10, 22 or 23." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Here, visitors can admire exotic birds in the 19C aviaries and elegant 19C greenhouses, one of which, the Tropical House, grows pineapples, bananas and sugar cane. " Full review
Time Out "Fifteen acres of ornamental gardens, glasshouses and exotic birds in indoor and outdoor aviaries." Full review
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Lonely Planet
Fodor's Michelin Guide Time Out
75 - 80 Vyse St, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6HA
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Lonely Planet "Preserved as it was on its closing day in 1981 after 80 years of operation." Full review
Fodor's "Little had changed here since the early 1900s when they finally closed their doors in 1981." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This museum is housed in the former premises of a jeweler's, and retraces the history of the area demonstrating traditional trades and techniques." Full review
Time Out "A former jewellery manufacturing firm known as Smith and Pepper, it has since been transformed into a museum that gives an informative outline of the area and its sparkling history. " Full review
