Birmingham open for business
Birmingham is a vibrant city and this summer will still be a great time to come and enjoy everything that is going on here.
We will update this page regularly with events, attractions and promotional offers so keep checking in to see what’s new.
You can also visit ShoppingInBirmingham.com for more information.
STOP AND SHOP
If you are a regular commuter to the city centre, why not avoid the rush hours and stay to enjoy all that's on offer? Birmingham's Bullring, open until 8pm on weeknights, is home to over 160 shops as well as stylish restaurants and cafes open til late.
The Mailbox also offers designer shopping and a wide variety of restaurants and cafe bars where you can enjoy Birmingham's nightlife at it's exclusive waterside location.
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AT BULLRING
SummerDine
Enjoy some fantastic foodie offers and discounts whilst working your way through delicious summer menus.
Bullring have teamed up with Jamie's Italian, Brown's Bar & Brasserie, Ed's Easy Diner @ Selfridges, Itihaas Brasserie @ Selfridges, Rossopomodoro @ Selfridges, DIP, Muffin Break and handmade burger Co. to bring you a voucher booklet with exclusive discounts and offers available at Bullring throughout the summer.
Visit Bullring's Customer Service Desk on Upper West Mall (opposite Gap) to get your voucher booklet*, and off you go.
Available from 26th - 31st August.*Subject to availablility and T+C's.
The Great Diamond Search
Shoppers who’ve spent £30 or more in-centre will have the chance to pick out a pouch from Bullring’s Great Diamond Search sack of dreams. Each pouch contains a diamond, all but one are faux diamonds, only one a real one carat gem.
To take your turn, visit the Customer Service Desk on Upper West Mall from 12pm every day* with your receipt, best of luck…
*From 12pm until 2pm, every day from now until the diamond is found. Terms and conditions apply, click here for more details.
Gap Kids - class of 2014
23rd August 2014
EAT AND DRINK
Summer Lobster Offer at Opus
This summer, Opus at Cornwall Street is offering a whole 1lb grilled native lobster served with fries or tomato salad for £17.50. The offer is available lunch and dinner Monday to Friday and Saturday dinner till 7pm.
On Sundays, half a lobster will feature as a starter choice as part of the Sunday lunch three-course menu at £25.
Available from Monday, July 21st – Sunday, August 31st
Vegetarian Dinner from Worcester Produce at Opus
On Friday 15 August, tuck into a vegetarian four-course dinner prepared from vegetables and fruit nurtured and picked by local farmers and delivered fresh from local fields for £45pp.
Dinner starts at 7pm. Book by calling: 0121 200 2323. Advance booking essential.
STAY OVER
Visiting Birmingham for business? Instead of battling with the rush hour traffic, why not stay over? Whether you are heading to the city for business or pleasure, there are plenty of great hotels.
ATTRACTIONS
All the major attractions in the city are open for business during the closures. Why not visit some of those offering great summer deals?
30% off Thinktank tickets
Visit Thinktank, Birmingham's fun and fascinating museum of science and discovery, by train, bus or metro to save 30% on ticket prices. Simply download and complete your London Midland, Network West Midlands, Arriva or National Express West Midlands discount voucher and present it with your valid travel ticket at the Thinktank Ticket Desk.
2 for 1 entry at SEA LIFE, Back to Backs and more...
London Midland also offer a range of offers at attractions in Birmingham, including 2 for 1 entry at the National SEA LIFE Centre and Birmingham Back to Backs. Simply visit their website to see the full range of offers then download the vouchers and claim by showing a valid rail ticket.
30% off at Cadbury World when you travel by NX bus or Midland Metro
Discover a whole world of chocolatey fun and enjoy a scrumptious day out at Cadbury World! Simply fill in the form at the National Express West Midlands website and your discount voucher will be emailled to you.
Avoid rush hour and visit the new Library - open until 8pm weekdays
Library of Birmingham - Open 7 days a week, the Library of Birmingham is the city's major new cultural destination that provides a dynamic mix of events, activities, performances and exhibitions.
Summer in Southside - A festival of outdoor performances
Hippodrome Plus presents the return of SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE, three exciting weekends packed full of spectacular FREE outdoor performances around Birmingham Hippodrome.
- Sat 9th August - Live and Local
- Sat 16th August - Euro Stars
- Sat 23rd and Sunday 24th August - Bank Holiday Jamboree
You can also download our destination maps to help get you to the top places in the city.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital/Dental Hospital
Broad Street/Brindley Place/SeaLife Centre/ Library of Birmingham /ICC/Rep Theatre
