Things to Do in Birmingham at Christmas

Bring some festive magic to your shopping day. Explore Selfridges for designer fashion and luxury beauty, add some sparkle at Pandora, Goldsmiths and Thomas Sabo, and find creative, affordable gifts at Søstrene Grene, Flying Tiger and PopMart. For winter style sorted, don’t miss Uniqlo, Zara and Mango.

All that shopping’s hard work, bab, so time to take a breather and grab a bite. Warm up with a steaming bowl from Pho, tuck into the classics (and maybe a cheeky glass of fizz) at Bill’s, or add a splash of colour with Comptoir Libanais’ festive flavours. Craving comfort food? Pizza Pilgrims has slices made for sharing, while Wingstop brings the spice.

Take a break from ticking off your gift list and cosy up at the Gingerbread Bar, the perfect pit stop for a Baileys hot chocolate, a festive tipple, or just soaking up the Christmas cheer. Opening 1 November, you’ll find live music, karaoke VIP huts and plenty of sparkle.

When the bags are full, the fun keeps going. Challenge friends to bowling or karaoke at Lane7, try digital football at TOCA Social, or step into another world at Sandbox VR. Round off your evening with dinner or drinks at the Gingerbread Bar, perfect for date nights, parties or catch-ups with friends.

With easy parking, direct access from Birmingham New Street station and extended festive hours through November and December, visiting Bullring is simple and stress-free.