If you are someone who likes to reach the station long before your train is due and don’t know what to do with all the time in hand - Grand Central in Birmingham has a lot of ways to keep yourself entertained.
The shopping centre above the train station has something for everyone’s needs - whether all you want is a quiet corner to grab a coffee or if you want a view of the fast-moving life in there.
The shopping centre has been around since the 1970s and has had many facelifts since then. Together with the Bullring (which can be reached via LinkStreet) it is one of UK’s largest city centre-based shopping centre.
With summer here, it is time to go on well-deserved vacations with friends, family or on your own. And, Grand Central can actually be a great place to get travel-ready - even if you forget something at home.
From shopping to dining to books ideal for your vacation - they have everything to make your journey more pleasant. And, if you are a visitor to Birmingham - the Grand Central is certainly not a place to be missed before heading out into the city.
So, we took a look at the great things to do there. Here are seven things to do in Grand Central in Birmingham:
1. Grab a bite
Grand Central is full of great places to eat and you will find a variety of cuisines like Japanese, Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern. From Mowgli to Tapas Revolution to Yo!Sushi - there are several options to pick and choose from. (Photo - Unsplash/Vinicus Benedit) | Unsplash/Vinicus Benedit
2. Grab a book
The Foyles book store is a great stop for picking up your summer read. A cute romcom for the beach or a murder mystery for the train - whatever you prefer you’ll be able to find there. The bookshop is open from 10-6pm every day except Sundays when it is open 11am to 5pm. (Photo - Unsplash/ Freddie Marriage) | Unsplash/ Freddie Marriage
3. Meet the kitties at Kitty Cafe
Before or after your journey, you can meet the lovely cats at the Kitty Café - which is a cat rescue centre and cat café offering a selection of drinks and hot and cold dishes, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. (Photo - Unsplash/Yerlin Matu) | Unsplash/Yerlin Matu
4. American diner experience with a twist
Karen’s Diner, which is next to the Kitty Cafe, offers an interesting experience where the staff are happy to give a bad service and be sassy to their customers. (Photo - Karen’s Diner) Photo: Karens Diner