The Bullring shopping centre is the crown jewel of Birmingham’s City Centre. It has over 160 shops across three levels and is only a 10-minute walk from our city-centre campus. So what is there to check out in Birmingham’s best shopping centre? Here are a few highlights.
Bullring
Our favourite shops in the Bullring for students
It's nearly impossible to keep up with the new shops opening in the Bullring. They're working hard to stay on trend and listen to customer feedback. Here are some of the best shops there at the moment, hopefully more to come!
- Bigger Zara and Zara men
- Sephora
- Pureseoul
- Jellycat
- Bershka
- SDMN
Keep an eye on their social media for the latest updates, openings and pop-ups.
Selfridges
The Selfridges department store was the biggest new addition to the Bullring when it was refurbished in 2003. It has become such an icon of the shopping centre that its bumpy, curvy exterior is now one of Birmingham’s most recognisable landmarks, alongside the giant bronze Bull that sits outside the main entrance.
Set over three floors, the bottom floor is one massive food hall, featuring Krispy Kreme’s and YO! Sushi among other outlets. The other floors offer a massive selection of fashion boutiques, covering everything from day-to-day wear to high-end designer goods.
Grand Central
Getting to the Bullring couldn't be easier now the shopping centre is connected to Grand Central. Above the hustle and bustle of commuters in New Street station, Grand Central extends what the Bullring has to offer.
Grand Central houses a range of stores from Flying Tiger to Kiehl's but really we head to Grand Central for the food! If you're after something quick and casual then head to Slim Chickens, Costa or Tortilla. You can also have a sit-down meal in Grand Central at restaurants such as Mowgli, Pho or Tapas Revolution.
Things for students to do in the Bullring & Grand Central
If you fancy doing something fun after all that shopping, The Bullring has its own mini golf course! Tree Top Adventure Golf has two themed courses plus a bar and restaurant! It's also home to Lane 7, Sandbox VR, and TOCA Social so you can spend a whole day there easily. We've also made a list of places that offer student discount if you're on the hunt for cheap deals.
Best places to eat in the Bullring & Grand Central
You’re going to get tired from all this shopping! If you need to refuel, you can pick up a little something from My Cookie Dough, Fuel, Subway, Hotel Chocolat or Thornton’s. If you have a real hunger though, the Bullring has all the big hitters – Burger King, Pizza Hut, Vietnamese Street Kitchen, Five Guys, Pizza Express, Wagamama and Bill's.