10 Best Markets in Birmingham

At the Bullring Rag Market, you can browse fabrics and fashion items on sale at around 350 stalls. You can also buy vintage and retro clothes as well as gifts, haberdashery and household goods. If you just want to soak up the atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of seating neighborhoods and stalls selling street food.

The Bullring Rag Market operates 4 days a week, with Thursday usually being the quietest day. If visiting on a Saturday, you can avoid the queues by arriving around 9 am, when the market opens. The easiest way to reach the market is by taking a train to Birmingham Moor Street Station.

The Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham is an annual event that attracts around 5 million visitors per year. Here, you can purchase gifts, traditional festive snacks, and German goods and trinkets. You can also take part in games and activities as well as watch concerts and attend events.

The market usually runs from mid-November through December. Expect to jostle with crowds whenever you visit, but the festive atmosphere makes the trip well worth it. You can reach the market by taking a short walk from New Street train station.

The Bullring Open Market is one of Birmingham’s oldest markets, having been in operation in some form or another for around 850 years. Here, you can browse a vast selection of fresh fruit and produce at around 130 stalls. As all isles are covered, this is an ideal market to visit regardless of the weather.

The Bullring Open Market is open 5 days a week, with Saturday being the busiest day. For a more peaceful stroll around the market, we recommend visiting on Wednesday. If you’re looking for bargain fashion items, you can find fabrics and clothing at the adjacent Bullring Rag Market.

On the last Saturday of every month, around 60 farmers sell certified-local fruit, pies, cheese and vegetables at the Moseley Farmers’ Market. You can also sip a pint of a locally brewed beer and grab a bite to eat in the food hall. As it's just across the road at the Moseley Arts Market, you can also check out artworks and crafts produced by local talented creatives.

The Moseley Farmers’ Market is held in the center of Moseley Village, where you’ll find plenty of quaint pubs, restaurants and cafés. It’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for special events that highlight the local culture, too.

The Hoggs Lane Automobile Boot Sale in Northfield has space for around 300 vehicles. Here, you can buy and sell second-hand homeware, collectibles, clothing, fashion accessories, toys and antiques. There’s also plenty of food on offer and even fair rides for the kids.

You should check the weather forecast before heading to the Hoggs Lane Automobile Boot Sale. Rainy conditions may result in the closure of the market. Sellers are advised to arrive at the venue before 6 am. If you just want to shop, it’s best to arrive early, before the bargains are snapped up.

The Bull Ring Indoor Market stocks one of the UK’s most extensive selections of fresh fish and seafood. You can also purchase exotic fruit and vegetables as well as meat and poultry. Some stalls offer services such as jewelry repair and tattooing, too.

The Bull Ring Indoor Market is open every day except Sunday from 9 am to 5.30 am. Visit before 11 am on Monday or Tuesday to avoid the crowds. If you’re looking for clothing and household goods, you’ll find plenty on offer at the adjacent Bullring Rag Market. The nearest train station is Birmingham New Street.

The Clean Kilo Bournville is one of the UK’s largest zero-waste grocery stores, where you can browse goods including fresh local produce, desserts, cereals, spices and herbs, and a wide range of general groceries. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own containers for unpackaged items, though free biodegradable paper bags are available.

The Clean Kilo Bournville is open every day besides Monday. The quietest day to visit is usually Sunday, when operating hours are limited. If you want to shop at this grocery store during the week, we recommend visiting after lunch on Wednesday.

Kings Heath farmers market is well-known for its vegan, gluten-free and eco-friendly products, though you’ll find everything from fruits and cakes to cheese and fresh street food while browsing around 20 stalls. While small in size, it’s one of the best places to soak up the local culture and buy goods produced by local farmers.

This market usually runs on the first Saturday of the month, though keep your eyes peeled for upcoming events. After the market closes at 2 pm, you can explore a diverse range of local and chain stores on the adjacent High Street.

The Oasis fashion store is widely considered to be a staple of Birmingham’s alternate scene. At this indoor market, you’ll find alternate clothing stores, piercing and tattooing studios, accessory stalls and a record shop. You can also buy games, quirky household items and custom T-shirts from independent retailers.

This mecca of alternate fashion and culture is located inside The Square Shopping Center, near the city centre of Birmingham. For a peaceful stroll through the market, visit on Monday or Tuesday. Be prepared to jostle with crowds of shoppers on Saturdays.

The Digbeth Dining Club is one of Birmingham’s premier street food events, held at around 12 venues throughout the city. Most venues host multiple independent restaurants and large food halls that can accommodate hundreds of visitors. You can also kick back with a local beer while watching live performances.

Because opening dates and locations are subject to change, it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for event updates and news. One of the most famous Digbeth Dining Club venues is located on Lower Trinity Street and usually operates over the weekend.