Bull Ring
Bullring is a commercial area and shopping destination in central Birmingham, England, with roots as a medieval market.
Last updated September 10, 2026
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Overview
Bullring is described as a commercial area of Birmingham, England, and Birmingham's main commercial district. Its official site states it is in the centre of Birmingham and has over 800 years of history, first emerging in 1166 when Peter de Bermingham was given approval to set up a market. It was named after the 16th-century spectacle of bull-baiting. In 2003, after a £500 million transformation, Bullring reopened. The site says it attracts over 40 million people every year and offers shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, and entertainment.
History
Bullring is a commercial area of Birmingham, England, and Birmingham's main commercial district. According to its official site, Bullring first emerged in 1166, when Peter de Bermingham was given the go-ahead to set up a market. It was named after the 16th-century spectacle of bull-baiting. In the 2000s, Bull Ring underwent shopping centre redevelopment twice. In 2003, after a £500 million transformation, Bullring reopened its doors. In 2004, the Bull Ring shopping area attracted 365 million visits, making it the busiest commercial area in the UK. St Martin's Church in the Bull Ring is also located here.
Products and positioning
Birmingham's biggest attraction and an iconic shopping and leisure destination in the centre of Birmingham.
Product categories. shops · restaurants · cafés · bars · entertainment
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