Royal Arcade

This was a really cool shopping arcade in the centre of Norwich. It was located right next to Norwich Market and was originally opened in 1899. The Victorian shopping arcade was given an Art Nouveau design which made it look beautiful. The floors were laid with stone tiles which made for an incredibly smooth surface. All the shops had step-free access from the main arcade too. There was a lot of natural light inside from the transparent ceiling which gave it a lovely feeling. The storefronts were all really big and gave a great view into the shop inside. The entrances to the arcade were level with the street so it was completely step-free throughout. There was a really nice selection of shops inside which added to the atmosphere the design gave the arcade. And there were even some places to sit and get food and refreshments, which were really lovely.