Markets and independent shops in Birmingham

Markets and independent shops in Birmingham

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   Bull Ring Markets

   The markets comprise the original trading centre that Birmingham was built upon. There are hundreds of stalls, and you'll be able to get everything from food to underwear to gaffa tape relatively cheaply.

   Indoor Market: Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM, Rag Market: Tue Thu-Sat 9AM-5PM, Open Market: Tue-Sat 9AM-5PM

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   Bullring

   Regionally-important shopping mall, connected to Grand Central

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   Farmer's Market

   There is a selection of farm produce, but many stalls selling all manner of local foodstuffs (pies, jam, deli foods, etc.). It was a finalist in the best farmer's market in the UK competition.

   4th Sat of every month

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   Grand Central

   Located directly above New Street Station. The mall provides a fast link from the Bullring directly into New Street Station, with relatively little pedestrian traffic.

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   Great Western Arcade

   A traditional shopping arcade built in 1875 over the Great Western railway line, which cut through the city. It has an ornate entrance on the Temple Row side, and a less impressive one from Colmore Row and a clock with carillion. There is a mixture of all kinds of shops, all pleasantly fitting within the late 19th-century theme with their decorations.

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   Martineau Place

   Martineau Place is a small shopping centre, which holds a Gap, H&M, O'Neill Store and Freespirit, as well as an obligatory Starbucks Coffee House.

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   Nima Delicatessan

   A well-stocked deli, selling cooked meats, cheese, coffee and a wide selection of ethnic and organic foods and ingredients.

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   Oasis

   A large and intertwining collection of several small retailers over four floors, specialising in goth and alternative clothing and accessories.

   Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM

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   Picadilly Arcade

   A historic shopping arcade with painted plafonds and a potpourri of specialist premises right next to the New Street station.

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    The Jewellery Quarter

    To the north of the city centre, specialises in jewellery and contains many small workshops and retailers.

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    The Mailbox

    Home to the region's only Harvey Nichols, as well as many other designer boutiques.

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    Woodbridge Gallery

    is a small gallery in a someone's back-yard! It's only open for specific exhibitions which last a few days at a time. These usually display work by local artists. There is no admission charge.

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    Worlds Apart

    known for decades as Nostalgia & Comics

    Comics, graphic novels, manga and the usual alternative oddities. Ideal if you want to catch up on your favourite series while on the road.

    Mon-Sat 9:30AM–5:30PM, Sun 11AM-4PM

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    Moseley Arts Market

    Specialist arts and crafts from the best local designers, makers and artisans

    4th Sat of the month, March - December.

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    Day In

    Chinese supermarket with a wide range of Asian foods.

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    One Earth Shop

    Speciality vegan wholefoods and other ethical essentials.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0).