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Things to do in Birmingham with teen dd

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jmh740 · 02/04/2022 19:52

I am taking dd to Birmingham next week will get there lunch time Monday have booked cadburys World for 2 pm tues and will leave after that, does anyone have any recommendations for places to visit, dd is 15 loves fashion and crystals if anyone can recommend some independent shop that are worth a look.
Thank you

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Cheeseandlobster · 02/04/2022 19:54

Big Primark. Isn't it the biggest in the country?

Cheeseandlobster · 02/04/2022 19:55

Oops just seen independent shops. Sorry Blush

Cantchooseaname · 02/04/2022 20:00

www.theoasisfashionstore.co.uk/

When I was a student this was an interesting place for a mooch- city centre.
The jewellery quarter has some nice cafes and places to eat, as well as lots of sparkle.
Cadbury world is a bit meh.
Canal boat tours are interesting. I think you can now do a stand up paddle board tour from gas street basin.

Cantchooseaname · 02/04/2022 20:01

Oh and the custard factory in digbeth.

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jmh740 · 02/04/2022 20:16

She definitely wants to go to primark! I want some independent shops too, she just mentioned a cat cafe too

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ZittiEBuoni · 02/04/2022 20:22

I went to Birmingham with my teen dd in Feb half term, she liked the Custard Factory plus some other independent markets/vintage shops in the Digbeth area. Also liked the canal area with art galleries, barge trips, some independent shops and cafes.

HumunaHey · 02/04/2022 21:16

As PP have said, definitely visit the Custard Factory /Digbeth area. It's about a 10min walk from Selfridges/Bullring so you could browse the mainstream shops too.

AgnesNaismith · 02/04/2022 21:19

The cat cafe is really expensive for what it is although quite sweet, you might not be able to meet any of the cats!

Selfridges is great and Fumo there is really lovely for lunch.

SerendipityJane · 02/04/2022 21:24

There's a new agey place - Zen - near the Custard Factory

thezenshop.co.uk/pages/zen-shop-digbeth

SellFridges · 02/04/2022 21:28

The cat cafe is fairly grim.

The Custard Factory will be a hit, as would Red Brick Market in Digbeth. There’s a big vintage shop down there too.

If you want a nice independent lunch before Cadbury World then walk into Stirchley from Bournville station ( opposite direction from Cadbury World). CanEat is brilliant. Or Kafenion on Bournville Green.

She might like a walk round the Jewellery Quarter. If you’re down there in need of food then Tierra Tacos is just perfect.

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