Birmingham is the quintessential shopper’s paradise; from high street fashion to budget clothing stores, from antiques to home décor, the city’s vast collection of retail outlets will satisfy even the most ardent of shoppers. Referred to as Europe’s new shopping capital Birmingham boasts of almost everything imaginable from modern malls to specialized jewellery districts, it offers something for everyone.

Coupled together by excellent transportation links, Birmingham boasts of a plethora of shopping malls from the ultra modern Bullring to the designer brand Mailbox. The Bullring is the latest addition to the vibrant shopping culture of the British West Midlands; it offers more than 160 different stores to choose from and also includes entire floors dedicated to Debenhams and Selfridges. At the cutting edge of chic fashion is the ultra trendy Mailbox; it is popular as a mall that showcases high fashion and lifestyle trends in a setting of contemporary art and all round chic. From Hugo Boss and Harvey Nichols to Emporio Armani many designer brands have opened up stores here.

Birmingham also has a great selection of traditional markets and street side stalls to choose from, thus promising a varied shopping experience. Side by side with the giant shopping malls are the more individualized boutique stores and specialty shops. A large number of independent brands and boutiques can be found along New Street and Corporation Street while seasonal markets such as the Frankfurt Christmas Market are also intriguing.

Shopping in Birmingham at Pallasades Shopping Centre can be an exciting experience. A number of department stores and electronic stores can be found in this area such as Argos, Claire’s Accessories and Jeff Bains. Among the many shopping centres in Birmingham one that stands out distinctly is the Great Western Arcade, seeming to belong to a completely different era. The shopping centre’s Victorian architecture takes you back to the 19th century. The shops are mostly boutique style establishments with a couple of high street brands and quaint specialty shops.

The Copthorne Hotel Birmingham is an ideal accommodation for the visitor to Birmingham, offering convenient access to the shopping districts.