Whilst tourists unfamiliar with the city might be a little confused by the suggestion, there aren't many better places to go Christmas shopping in that Birmingham.
To begin, it's impossible to talk about shopping in Birmingham without mentioning the famous Bullring shopping centre. This immense building is filled with a range of popular high street brands, such as Topshop, H&M and Forever 21. If you're needing to purchase a new gadget for a tech-savvy family member or friend, you can check out the Bullring's Apple store. The Bullring was designed with power-shopping in mind and the range of eateries located in its Food Hall allow you to fuel up on delicious grub before heading back for a second round of shopping.
If you're shopping for someone who enjoys the finer things in life, you can peruse the Mailbox shopping centre, which includes all the top high-end designers. From Harvey Nichols to Emporio Armani to Hugo Boss, this shopping area is defined by luxury and indulgence.
Another option for last-minute Christmas shopping in Birmingham is the city's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market. Located on Victoria Square and New Street, the market feature a range of stalls offering a variety of German dishes and gifts. You can shop for classic wooden toys, handmade jewellery, Christmas decorations and crafts from around the world. While shopping at the markets, you can enjoy authentic German seasonal cuisine such as mulled wine, salted pretzels, crepes, gingerbread, marzipan, and German beer.
After you've finished shopping, Birimgham is full of attractions, pubs and restaurants where you can unwind after a long day of being on your feet. If you're interested in experiencing a bit of Birmingham's cultural scene, you can explore the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts or see a show at the city's famous Hippodrome theatre. Sports fans may also enjoy watching an Aston Villa, Birmingham City or West Bromwich Albion football match. If you've brought your kids along on the shopping tip, you can treat them to a visit at Birmingham's best-known chocolate factory, Cadbury World.
As you can see, the bustling city of Birmingham is home to a range of shopping venues for all your last-minute shopping needs. Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be a stressful job, particularly if you work it into a relaxing city break. There are a range of Birmingham hotels that you can stay at for a night or two while you take care of those last-minute purchases. By mixing your shopping in with sightseeing and dining out at Birmingham's trendiest restaurants, you can transform routine Christmas errands into a mini holiday right here in the UK.
Fiona Roy writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
