GREAT WESTERN ARCADE

The Great Western Arcade is located in the heart of the city, Birmingham. There are many retail shops in the arcade where you can shop. There are two entrances to the place, one on Temple Row and the other on Colmore Row. You can shop for boutique items like jewellery, gifts, and accessories, to name a few.

The arcade was built by the Great Western Company around 1876-1877. The place has an eclectic Victorian charm. It is one of the most crowded shopping destinations in the UK today. You will also find beautiful balconies inside the arcade, along with archways apart from numerous chandeliers, tiled floors, and majestic lamps, as well. Moreover, the place gives space to independent businesses and small brands. So, you will find small boutiques setting up shop there. It has recently been voted as the favourite building by the people of Birmingham.

You will find a variety of restaurants and cafes around the place such as Miss Macaroon is. Miss Macaroon is a famous patisserie that sells the colourful and attractive coloured macaroons. The macaroons taste great and can be carried as gifts for all occasions. The Whisky Shop is also another famous spot in the arcade as it has some of the deluxe brands from across the globe. If you want to post some Instagram-worthy pictures, you should head to The Pineapple Club. It is a lovely place for such clicks.

Highlights

• You will find award-winning boutiques, hair salons, beauty salons, and restaurants aplenty out there and that makes it one of the top places to visit in Birmingham.
• It is a Grade II building, with an architecture that is too beautiful.
• You will be enthralled with the Victorian charm of the place.
• You will find shops on both sides of the arcade.
• Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe which is a must-visit, if you are a sweet lover. Get your fix of sweets, candies, handmade chocolates, and ice creams as well.