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:

5. Get your nails done
You can pamper yourself and get your nails done at Yoshe Nails & Beauty while waiting for your train. They accept walk-ins only and are open 10am to 7pm from Tuesday to Monday and from 11am to 5pm on Sunday. (Photo - Unsplash/chelson-tamares) | Unsplash/chelson-tamares

6. Pick up gifts & home decor
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has loads of cute products for home decor and necessities. The Danish variety store chain has loads of quirky products in affordable prices that can be gifted to our loved ones. (Photo - OlekAdobe - stock.adobe.com) | OlekAdobe - stock.adobe.com

7. Shop for clothes
If you have forgotten to pack some items or are just looking to get yourself a cute little outfit - there are several shopping spots in the Grand Central. From Joules to FatFace - there’s a good selection available. (Photo - VadimGuzhva - stock.adobe.com) | VadimGuzhva - stock.adobe.com


