The Bullring is the epicentre of
Birmingham’s all-round shopping experience capped by the iconic Selfridges.
Linked by street after street of shopping choice, Birmingham's city centre malls
come thick and fast. The designer label homeland of The Mailbox. The
Great Western Arcade’s Victorian elegance. Pavilion Central. The
Pallasades. Martineau Place. City Plaza. House of Fraser. Oh, where to
start?!
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Bullring
Birmingham’s
Bullring - it’s a day in itself.
One of the largest shopping centres in the UK, Bullring is right in the heart of the city centre with the best stores from Hollister, Topshop, H&M and Forever 21 to Apple, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and of course Selfridges which stocks all your favourite designers, latest brands and is home to the famous Food Hall.
Then refresh yourself in any of 25
restaurants. All before going again. How shoptastic is that?
The Mailbox Shopping Centre
The
Mailbox shopping centre is pure indulgence. Where famed fashion and lifestyle design
clash head on with contemporary art and fine furnishings. Take in
Harvey Nichols, Hugo Boss and Emporio Armani. Maybe Jaeger, Bang &
Olufsen or Nicky Clarke Salons are high on your list. Then, for lucky
ladies who lunch, indulge that other favoured pastime. Canalside
restaurants or café bars await.
Pallasades Shopping Centre
Situated above New Street Station, The Pallasades is the place in Birmingham if you are on the look-out for great buys and value for money. With an eclectic mix of accessories, gifts, fashion, electrical, sports and beauty stores, you can dress yourself from top to toe, check out the latest computer games and pick up the latest mobile phones. Top names include Argos, HMV, Peacocks, Poundland, The Carphone Warehouse and 99p store.
Pavilions
On Birmingham’s High Street there is Pavilions. At
the heart of the shopping action, it’s jam-packed with top names. Marks
& Spencer, Waterstones and La Senza are
just the starter. Of course, break time offers nearly as much choice.
Dine and peer down on fellow shoppers from the spacious Food Loft.
The Great Western Arcade
Amidst
vibrant Birmingham’s modern hustle and bustle, one retail environment
stands apart. With quiet sophistication. And genteel elegance. The
Great Western Arcade whisks you back to the city’s proud Victorian
heritage. Within this majestic 1876 parade, independent boutique-style
retailers, genuine specialists and a sprinkling of high street names
give discerning shoppers the feel that beautiful discoveries wait
behind every door.
Piccadilly Arcade
Just off New Street, remember to look at the hand-painted ceiling before you look into the shop windows! This famous old arcade is home to several independent specialists, including Hustle & Flow, an urban fashionista hotspot, and Onyx Workshop and Piccadilly Jewellers, both of whom deal in high quality jewellery and are more than happy to help guide you through your purchase. Drop into Smithsonia for some original and delightful gift ideas, or why not say it with flowers at Petals of Piccadilly? Or for a pampered experience, head to Finishing Touches for a range of hair and beauty treatments or to Marco Benito’s nail bar. Whatever you decide, a trip to Birmingham is never complete without a visit to the Piccadilly Arcade.
Burlington Arcade
Just look for the Burlington Hotel next to Waterstones on New Street, and you’ll find this independents’ arcade. Inside you’ll find Uber, an exclusive men’s and women’s fashion retailer, Bad Apple Hair, one of our many cutting-edge stylists in the city, plus the premier designer retailer Flannels. And underneath all this, The Bacchus Bar, named after the Roman god of wine and intoxication, is one of the city centre’s best kept secrets for good food and drink and is the perfect setting to ease body and mind after a busy day shopping.
Martineau Place
The
perfect hideaway to step away from the crowd. Just off the busy zones
around Corporation Street, it offers great shopping without great fuss.
Ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely lunch. Then it’s off to the
largest GAP in the city. Or any of the other great fashion, travel or
sports stores all around.
City Plaza
Still
in the bustling city centre but retaining an air of calm and
tranquillity, City Plaza is a shopping centre that offers a choice of stylish designer ware and
specialist boutiques. For a leisurely look at some of the finest labels
around, you’ve found a true home from home.
Markets and stalls
It’s
not all Malls. Far from it. Giants of the high street nestle alongside
smaller boutique and independent stores.. See how £30 million made
House of Fraser’s many floors somewhere everyone feels at home. Enjoy
our huge Marks and Spencer. Or the famous names and independent gems
found the length and breadth of New Street and Corporation Street. But
the biggest treat of all waits ‘til winter. Our authentic Frankfurt
Christmas Market returns - the world’s largest (outside Germany or
Austria).
Local Shopping Centres
Visit our Wider Birmingham section for information on local shopping destinations