There are tons of different marketplaces to explore in Birmingham. Here’s a narrowed down list of the top 5 to keep you entertained during your exploration of the city.
- Mosley’s farmers Market – This is the Four-time Winner of the best UK farmer’s market and sets up on Alcester Rd, Mosley, B13 8HS. This is held in the centre of Mosley Village on the last Saturday of every month. This award-winning marketplace has up to 60 stalls with fresh seasonal food, artisan goods such as bread, cheese and meat, and tasty street food. The next market will be taking place on Saturday 29th August making for a perfect getaway weekend.
- The Bullring Open Market – Located at 5BB Edgbaston Street in Birmingham, this is open from Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 5:30pm. One of the oldest markets in Birmingham, this market allows you to browse a wide selection of different fresh fruit, vegetables and produce at 130 stalls. For more information visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/open-markets
- Bullring Rag Market – This is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm, at 50 Edgbaston St, Birmingham, B5 43B. Visitors are free to peruse through the different fashion products on sale from around 350 stalls. There is a range of vintage, retro clothes that can be purchased as gifts and household goods. While, if you wish to enjoy the atmosphere then there are stalls selling street food and plenty of seating available. For more information visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20150/markets_and_street_trading/271/bull_ring_rag_market
- Bullring indoor market – Located at 50 Edgbaston street B5 4QR and is open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5:30 pm. This is one of the largest fish markets in Birmingham and hosts a speciality of products including fresh meat, poultry, exotic fruit, vegetables, clothes and a range of household items. For more information visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20150/markets_and_street_trading/269/bull_ring_indoor_market
The Frankfurt Christmas Market – Only open and available to the public from Thursday November 5th to Thursday 24th December 2026 and open Monday-Thursday at 11am till 9pm, Friday 11am till 9:30pm, Saturday 10am till 9:30pm and Sunday 10am till 9pm. This is located at Victoria Square, New Street B1 1BB in Birmingham and is touted on their website as being a “firm fixture” in the city’s annual calendar and a “massive favourite” with residents and tourtists in Birmingham. The largest authentic German market in Birmingham, this market offers a large range of hot, savoury and sweet food ranging from pretzels, bratwurst, almonds, wheat beer and hot chocolate. For more information visit: https://thebfcm.co.uk/
