This will be my second Christmas season spent in the beautiful Birmingham. Once university breaks up for Christmas in December I head home, but before that there are plenty of festive things to do out & about in Birmingham to get you in the mood.
The Frankfurt/German Market. If you go into the centre of town around Christmas time this one is hard to avoid. All along New Street from the station to the Bullring stalls are set up selling festive goods such as food, drink and chocolate. It can get really busy in the evenings, so try and get there early, but it's one not to miss. It's open now and will remain open until 22nd December everyday 10am-9pm!
The Ice Rink in Centenary Square. As part of the festive activities there's also an ice rink and big wheel put up just outside of the ICC/Library on Broad Street. The Ice Rink is open from 10am-10pm everyday until the 4th January and has varying ticket prices according to whether it's peak or off-peak, but they do offer a discount for students.
The Bullring. Festive shopping is one of the best kinds of shopping, I always think. The Bullring gets into the Christmas spirit early and is full of lights and decorations. The shops themselves are beautifully festive and if you go on a weekday it should be less busy. Both selfridges and debenhams, at both ends of the bullrings, have tons of decorations up already and just wandering around either of them will gives you loads of gift ideas.. or if you're like me, way more things to add to your wishlist!
If you're broke and can't afford to spend a whole lotta' money on festive food, drink and fun then you only have to walk around the town centre to see the beautiful Christmas lights, for free!
The Ice Rink in Centenary Square. As part of the festive activities there's also an ice rink and big wheel put up just outside of the ICC/Library on Broad Street. The Ice Rink is open from 10am-10pm everyday until the 4th January and has varying ticket prices according to whether it's peak or off-peak, but they do offer a discount for students.
The Bullring. Festive shopping is one of the best kinds of shopping, I always think. The Bullring gets into the Christmas spirit early and is full of lights and decorations. The shops themselves are beautifully festive and if you go on a weekday it should be less busy. Both selfridges and debenhams, at both ends of the bullrings, have tons of decorations up already and just wandering around either of them will gives you loads of gift ideas.. or if you're like me, way more things to add to your wishlist!
If you're broke and can't afford to spend a whole lotta' money on festive food, drink and fun then you only have to walk around the town centre to see the beautiful Christmas lights, for free!
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