The trend for building beautiful arcades so shoppers could stay dry and sheltered began in the early 1800s in Paris. Here are our favourites, along with some lovely places to stay nearby. Details B&B doubles from £170AdvertisementMorgan Arcade, CardiffThe Morgan Aracade in Cardiff is the city’s best-looking NAOMI LLEWELLYNCardiff has more Edwardian and Victorian arcades than any other city. Details B&B doubles from £95The Argyll Arcade, GlasgowThe 19th-century Argyll Arcade was the site of one of the UK’s first tearooms ALAMYThis elegant Victorian arcade dates back to the 1820s and has a beautiful cast-iron hammerbeam roof. Details B&B doubles from £200Have we missed your favourite shopping arcade?

Source: The Times November 05, 2024 12:42 UTC