Norwich walking tour launched to celebrate The Royal Arcade

The YALM and Skipper Walking Tour will celebrate the career of the Norwich-based architect of the late Victorian and Edwardian period, George Skipper, and his standout building The Royal Arcade. 

Writer and poet Sir John Betjeman once said that Mr Skipper “was to Norwich what Gaudi was to Barcelona”. 

The YALM and Skipper Walking Tour will celebrate The Royal Arcade's 125th anniversary this year (Image: YALM)A spokesman from YALM said: "George Skipper's Royal Arcade is probably the most iconic destination for visitors to Norwich and with Tourism Week around the corner, we want to celebrate this heritage and hospitality here at YALM. 

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"As a vibrant and welcoming destination, YALM takes pride in our connection with this architectural achievement." 

Led by city tour guide Paul Dickson, tour groups will meet outside Surrey House and be taken to Skipper landmarks before finishing with a walk through The Royal Arcade and refreshments at Yalm's Skippers Bar. 

In 1899, George Skipper designed the Royal Arcade in the city-centre of Norwich (Image: YALM)

The tour will last roughly an hour and will run on March 19, March 20, March 21 and March 24. 

To book tickets visit yalm.co.uk.