Shopping

Birmingham is the bold new shopping capital of Europe. From designer haven The Mailbox to the iconic Selfridges building, Birmingham is an unparalleled top class shopping destination. 

At the heart of the retail capital is the Bullring, 1.2million sq ft of inspirational outlets, home to 160 shops, 25 restaurants and the Selfridges complex. Since opening in 2003 the Bullring has changed the face of Birmingham forever, pushing it into a new era of innovation. Today, the cutting edge centre attracts more visitors each year than any other shopping centre in the UK. 

Exclusive venue The Mailbox houses designer names such as Harvey Nichols, Hugo Boss and Emporio Armani alongside contemporary art and fine furnishings. The fashion homeland is complimented by canalside bars, exclusive eateries, salons, spas and even two world-class hotels - the Malmaison Hotel and the popular Ramada Hotel.

Birmingham’s wealth of shopping centres including Pavilion Central, House of Fraser, City Plaza, The Pallasades, The Great Western Arcade and Martineau Place are surrounded by boutique independent stalls and markets. Farmers markets, antique markets and flea markets such as the Bullring Rag Market and Custard Factory flea market bring variety and diversity the shopping scene. 

Not to forget the world-famous Jewellery Quarter district where an incredible 40% of all UK jewellery originates from.  

Two of Birmingham’s best loved shopping events The Clothes Show and Style Birmingham are not to be missed by fashion followers.