Have you got some time for a spot of retail therapy? Well if you haven't make some, because you are in shopping heaven in such desirable outlets as Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and House of Fraser!

Birmingham is now regarded as one of the premier shopping locations in Europe and has become a destination for shoppers on an international scale. City centre projects such as Brindleyplace, The Mailbox and more recently the £500m transformation of Bullring have rejuvenated the city's retail sector and been a catalyst for new shopping trends.

Whether your tastes are indulgent or a little more restrained Birmingham houses a huge number of outlets that have every aspect of retail covered. Shopping in the city is now more exciting, exclusive and stimulating than ever and the choice of designer outlets underlines Birmingham's stylish outlook.