6 places to do your late night Christmas shopping

Evening shopping by bus this Christmas

It’s time to start thinking about gifts for all the family (again?) and spreading some Christmas cheer!

But if time constraints and masses of shoppers make you want to give up on playing Santa this year, don’t panic. We’ve got some fantastic late-night shopping options for you to avoid the crowds and grab your gifts at a time that suits you…

1. Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham

Of course, what better place to start in the city centre than the iconic Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres?

With three floors of gifts, food options and a cheeky drink or two, it’s the perfect all-rounder to make a big dent in that shopping list.

Bus routes: all city centre services including the 2, 3, 50 Platinum, 60 and X1.

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2. Independent markets & arcades, Birmingham

On the other hand, if you’re looking for more specific or unique gifts, Birmingham has a host of great independent options to meet your needs.

Take a look in both the Great Western and Piccadilly arcades for hidden gems, as well as the Oasis market for some real bargains.

Plus, it wouldn’t be Christmas in Brum without the Frankfurt Christmas Market lighting up the city centre. Arriving on 3rd November, you’ll find all sorts of great gifts and treats, as well as the classic hotdogs and beer steins to keep you fuelled up on your shopping trip.

Bus routes: all city centre services including the 82 and 87.

Please note: different stores may have different opening hours in these spaces. The German Market closes at 9pm daily.

3. Merry Hill, Dudley

Venturing out to Dudley now with a trip to Merry Hill! With over 150 shops, cafes and restaurants to choose from, you can enjoy a relaxed evening getting all the shopping done in one space.

Plus, with plenty of decorations to enjoy, a special pop-up Christmas shop and other festive events occurring, Merry Hill needs to be on your list of shopping destinations this year.

Bus routes: 2A, 3, 4M, 11, 11A, 14A, 15, 18 and many more. Please use our journey planner to find the right service for you.

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4. Touchwood, Solihull

With plenty of great shops to explore, including John Lewis, Swarovski and Kurt Geiger, you’ll soon find some perfect presents for all the family.

Touchwood also benefits from being connected to a Cineworld cinema and The Core Theatre, ideal locations to keep the festivities going into the evening with a show or a movie.

Bus routes: 4, 5, 58, 72, X2 are just to name a few services that stop near Touchwood. Please use our journey planner to find the right service for you.

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5. Mander Centre, Wolverhampton

Stay on top of the shopping with ease at the Mander Centre this Christmas. Based right in the heart of Wolverhampton, it couldn’t be more convenient to get to on our buses and features a host of great stores to visit.

The Mander Centre is a short walk from Wolverhampton Bus Station, which is served by the 5, 6, 10, 27 and many more services. Please use our journey planner to find the right service for you.

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6. West Orchards, Coventry

Explore Coventry’s shopping delights this Christmas with a bus trip to West Orchards. Treat yourself to some food and drink and visit a number of fantastic high-street favourites for stocking stuffers and thoughtful surprises.

Plus, only at West Orchards can you meet a digital Santa Claus! The ultimate Christmas virtual reality experience, Santa's Magical Sleigh Ride, is available to book now. Prepare yourself for a bumpy ride as you’re transported right out of Coventry and across the globe!

You can get to West Orchards on the 1, 2, 14, 18 and many more services. Please use our journey planner to find the right service for you.

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