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A shopoholic in the Heart of England

When it comes to a shopping spree, the West Midlands region has it all and the great thing is once you have decided what you want to buy - clothes, bargains, food, gifts or antiques - then you can pick which gem in the Heart of England will suit you best.

Birmingham and the Black Country is where you will find world-class shopping centres. From the iconic Bullring and Mailbox in Birmingham city centre, to the Merry Hill Centre in Dudley, you can be guaranteed more choice than you could possibly imagine - whether hunting for a designer outfit or the latest high street trends.

Coventry is great to visit for bargain buys and Warwickshire is where you will find a great combination of High Street shops and independent retailers in close proximity to each other - a great place to grab that one-off outfit no-one else will have.

Shakespeare Country gives you a superb setting to shop in and plenty of additional attractions including the world famous RSC Theatre and Shakespeare's birthplace.

If local produce whets your appetite, make Herefordshire your number one stop. Famed for its agriculture and farming heritage you can buy (and sample!) delicious locally produced food and drinks from one of the many farmers markets and food festivals.

Famed for its ceramics and pottery, Staffordshire is the place to go if you are in the market for a new dinner service or fancy a stunning ornament for your home.

Shopping in Worcestershire provides a taste of yesterday with the convenience of modern day shopping. The region combines an eclectic mix of stores from high street shops to one-off local retailers.

For local markets and crafts, Ironbridge and Shropshire provides a tremendous trip back in time, where you can watch artisans create your purchase while you wait, or unearth forgotten treasures in the many antiques shops.

For a shopping spree you will love, make your next stop the Heart of England.