We then went to The Pen Room, which is an awesome museum dedicated to pens and nib-making. The museum is free and well worth a visit.
There was so much to look at including thousands of nibs and inks. There were nibs for every occasion. I really want one of these music writing sets.
One of the volunteers helped us to make our own nibs. This is how they turned out. The one in the middle has King Christian of Denmark’s head stamped on it.
We even got to try out a braille typewriter. I wrote my name and Cut Out + Keep in braille.
We then got to try out some of the nibs and quills. They were really nice to write with. Next time I spot a feather, I’m going to turn it in to a pen. I bought a holder for my nib, so I can try it out when I get home.
We also had fun decorating my notebook with MOD (Ministry Of Defence) and Trademark stampers.
Tom and I went off to explore the Jewellery Quarter, while my parents when to the Museum & Art Gallery. We spotted a giant heart padlock which is like my Tiffany necklace.
We treated ourself to drinks and cake in a cute bakery before going to explore the centre.
There’s lots of street art in Birmingham. We liked this heart man.
We headed back along the canal and found The Canalside Cafe, which is really pretty pub and use to be an 18th century lock keeper’s house.
I had hot spiced cider which was really nice. My parents joined us after their visit to the museum and my Mum brought me back a squished penny with a canal barge on.
Though the Cadbury factory was closed, we decided we still wanted to see Bournville, as it's my Dad's favourite chocolate bar. The town was created especially for the workers at the chocolate factory.
We will return to tour the factory one day soon, especially as they have a squished penny machine inside.