Accessorize

Gate-side accessories run starts at Accessorize in Terminal 1

Accessorize sits airside in Terminal 1 at Birmingham Airport, on the main departures walkway after security. It focuses on fashion accessories only, so think bags, jewellery, hair clips, scarves, and a few seasonal items rather than full outfits. Prices land in the mid-high high-street range; basic earrings or hair ties often come in under £10, while larger bags and sunglasses push closer to £30–£40.

The shop keeps standard daytime flight-bank hours, generally opening early morning around the first departures and closing after the last evening wave. You’ll pass it if you’re heading from security towards the 1–20 gate cluster, so it’s easy to drop in for a 5-minute look without detouring far. Stock skews towards trend-led lines and giftable items, so it works for a last-minute present or a small upgrade to your hand luggage look.

Best use here is filling small gaps: a replacement crossbody bag that fits the airline’s under-seat size, extra packing cubes or pouches for chargers, or extra hair bands and clips before a 4+ hour flight. Earrings, bracelets, and necklaces often run in multi-packs, which helps if you lose pieces on the road. Quality is standard high-street; fine for trips, not heirloom level, and most items handle a few journeys without falling apart.

Staff usually process purchases quickly, so you can be in and out in under 10 minutes. Lines grow just after security during the 07:00–09:00 peak, then thin out. Use contactless; the terminals accept Apple Pay and Google Pay, which speeds things up. Tip: check the promo stand near the entrance first — multipack deals there often beat picking single items from the main wall.