Shops and services

Opening times:

• Monday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Tuesday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Wednesday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Thursday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Friday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

Hairdressers in University Centre; offering styling, cutting, colouring and highlighting.

Tel: +44 (0)121 414 6276 or +44 (0)121 472 5772

Opening times:

• Monday: 09:00 to 17:30
• Tuesday : 09:00 to 17:30
• Wednesday: 09:00 to 17:30
• Thursday: 09:00 to 17:30
• Friday: 09:00 to 17:30
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

Rymans stationery offers top brands, a wide range and great value. Promotions take place throughout the year, offering big savings on essential stationery and accessories.

For further information, please call +44 (0)121 472 0879

Opening times: 

Spar - University Centre 

In semester

• Monday: 07:00 to 21:00
• Tuesday: 07:00 to 21:00
• Wednesday: 07:00 to 21:00
• Thursday: 07:00 to 21:00
• Friday: 07:00 to 21:00
• Saturday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Sunday: 10:00 to 16:00

Out of semester

• Monday: 07:00 to 19:00
• Tuesday: 07:00 to 19:00
• Wednesday: 07:00 to 19:00
• Thursday: 07:00 to 19:00
• Friday: 07:00 to 19:00
• Saturday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Sunday: 10:00 to 16:00

Not only do we offer a significant range of leading brands, from Heinz to Stella Artois, we also offer our own brand range. All Spar own brand products match the leading brands in quality, at prices that are convenient to you.

For further information, please call +44 (0)121 414 8562

Opening times:

• Monday: 09:30 - 17:00
• Tuesday: 09:30 - 17:00
• Wednesday: 09:30 - 17:00
• Thursday: 09:30 - 17:00
• Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

Unique, located in University Centre, offers a range of products and services:

• Greeting cards and gifts
• Full Royal Mail services
• Dry cleaning agent
• DHL courier services
• A full range of University branded clothing and souvenirs
• Evri parcels (sending and receiving)
• Posters and umbrellas

For further information, please call +44 (0)121 414 4885

Opening times:

Travel disruption may affect opening hours, so we advise you to check before your appointment by calling +44 (0)121 414 2714.

• Monday and Friday: 11:00 to 16:00
• Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
• Vacation opening times will vary: call to check.

SW Optics, located in University Centre, offers eye examinations, quality products and a high level of service in a relaxed and friendly environment.

• Dispenses value and designer spectacles with high quality single vision and multifocal lenses.
• Fit and supply a range of contact lenses.
• Supply safety eyewear and prescription swimming goggles.

Free eye tests:

•  For all those under 16 years of age.
•  Under 19 years of age and in full time education.
•  Over 60 years old.
•  Diabetics.
•  Receiving benefits.

For further information, please call +44 (0)121 414 2714

Opening times: 

• Monday to Sunday: 10:00 to 21:00 (During term)
• Monday to Sunday: 10:00 to 16:00 (Out of term)

You don’t need to be on campus to browse the University’s current range of gift and souvenir items. Head over to the University of Birmingham Gift Shop for branded clothing, prints, jewellery and more. Overseas delivery is available.