A historic arcade that was on the brink of collapse after a downturn in footfall is now bouncing back and thriving.
Walking through Wayfarers arcade in Southport is like stepping back in time. As shoppers navigate the tightly packed corridor at the front of the arcade the Victorian building opens up to reveal an imposing glass dome that sheds onto the perfectly preserved wrought iron railings and manicured shop fronts.
While its aesthetics have stood the test of time the arcade has suffered from the economic had finical hardships in recent years. Pre pandemic the complex's flagship department store Beales closed its doors in 2020.
