Shopping in Birmingham
The Bullring is Birmingham's spectacular aluminium disk–covered, late–night shopping mall, home to glamorous Selfridges. The city centre offers high–street favourites and unique shops like Disorder Boutique. Designer labels fill The Mailbox upscale mall by the canals while bargains are best found in the Bullring Markets. On weekends, head to Digbeth for the Weekend Flea at the Custard Factory. Typical opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9.30am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.
Shops
Expand all1. The Mailbox - Designer shops and labels
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Set in a former city-centre Post Office building, The Mailbox houses Birmingham's most glamorous shops including Emporio Armani and Bang&Olufsen plus independent labels. Enjoy stunning city views from Harvey Nichols' connecting glass bridge. Top restaurants and spa complete the experience.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm (some shops until 6pm); Sun 11am-5pm
Address
Wharfside Street, Birmingham B1 1XL
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 632 1000
2. The Bullring - Revamped funky shopping mall
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The city centre's glass-covered Bullring houses 26 football pitches-worth of retail heaven. More than 160 shops and 25 restaurants on three levels reside under the curved aluminium disk-covered exterior. They include Selfridges, Debenhams, FCUK, Billabong and Apple and Mango.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm (from 9am Sat); Sun 11am-5pm
Address
Bullring, Level 3 (Upper) West Mall, Birmingham B5 4BU
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 632 1526
Markets
Expand all3. The Custard Factory Flea Market - Weekend flea market
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In regenerated Digbeth, find vintage fashion, vinyl and organic food at The Custard Factory Flea Market, where artists and entertainers create a unique market atmosphere. The Custard Factory complex houses shops, galleries and the 40-foot Green Man sculpture.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm
Address
Gibb Square, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AA
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 604 7777
4. Bullring Markets - Fabrics, fruit and flower market
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The lively city-centre Bullring Markets sell everything from latest fashions to fresh fruit. The Rag Market is renowned for its gorgeous fabrics. For clothes, lingerie and accessories, head to the Open Market's covered walkways or the adjacent Indoor Market.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm (Indoor Market); Thu-Sat & Tue 9am-5pm (Rag Market); Tue-Sat 9am-5pm (Open Market)
Address
Edgbaston Street, Birmingham B5 4RB
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 464 8349
Specialists
Expand all5. Chouchoute Chocolaterie - Fine French chocolates and wine
Show more Handmade French chocolates and fine dessert wines selected by owner Pierre Soualah fill the charming Chouchoute Chocolaterie in an atmospheric city-centre Victorian arcade. Chocolate lovers can choose from pralines, truffles and liqueur chocolates and create gorgeous gift boxes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (from 10am Mon)
Address
40, Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 314 3472
6. Disorder Boutique - Quirky anti-brand designerwear
Show moreStocking original designerwear, Disorder Boutique produces independent, handcrafted and limited items, designed and manufactured in Birmingham using mainly British fabrics. The city-centre store also sells innovative designs from LA, New York and Europe, in keeping with its ethical, anti-brand policy.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 10.30am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
14, Needless Alley (off New Street), Unit 1, Birmingham B2 5AE
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 643 2131
