For travelers staying in hotels in Dudley the shopping paradise of Birmingham city is not too far away. Sometimes referred to as the most vibrant shopping district in Europe it offers a variety of shopping options. Among them is the glitzy shopping area of Bullring, Birmingham within close proximity of the Birmingham City Centre.

Historically the Bullring has always been at the centre of trade and commerce in the West Midlands but of recent times the area has morphed into one of the most hip and happening districts in England. It is one of the largest and busiest shopping centers in the country attracting over 37 million visitors an year.

Many retail chains have opened up outlets here including Selfridges and Debenhams who have specially dedicated floors for their mega stores. The seventh floor of the shopping centre is solely dedicated for retail fashion and features tenants such as French Connection, Reiss, Zara, Scotts Menswear, Oasis, Benetton, FCUK, Lacoste, Fire & Ice, CK jeans, and ND Gap.

Other products available here include footwear from exclusive manufacturers such as Schuh, Stylo-Barratt, Skechers, Sole Trader, C&J Clark, Faith Footwear, Footlocker and Dune. Children will enjoy visiting the colourful and interactive toy stores some of which are big names in the industry such as Lego and Bear Factory.

Being more than just your average shopping mall, the Bullring offers visitors a choice of 25 restaurants for lunch,; the area is also decorated with contemporary artwork and sculpture. The three cube shaped fountains near St. Martin's Church, the glass mural by Martin Donlin and bronze "Guardian" sculpture are also worth seeing at the Bullring. Dudley though being away from the hustle and bustle of Birmingham still manages to offer access to interesting attractions in the city. The Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley is an ideal place to stay.