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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-04-18

The majority of high street stores are located along pedestrian Queen Street. The city also has two main shopping centres located off Queen Street — The St David’s Centre and the Capitol Shopping Centre. The city has several arcades, but the ones worth visiting are Morgan, Castle, High Street, Royal and Wyndham, they are all located along St Mary Street and High Street. Most are two storeys high and look like perfectly preserved Victorian streets filled with coffee shops, boutiques and jewellery shops. Cardiff Central Market is located between St Mary Street and The Hayes. Take a walk round the upper balcony and look down upon the hustle and bustle of the market and admire its central clock tower.

Cardiff Central Market

Cardiff Central Market

Cardiff's largest and oldest indoor market is housed in a Victorian building constructed in 1891, though the market's origins likely date back to the 18th century. It offers a wide range of items, from fresh local produce to various decorative objects and utensils.

St David's / Dewi Sant

St David's / Dewi Sant

St David's, a large shopping centre located in The Hayes in central Cardiff, is one of the city's key shopping destinations. It houses a mix of major chain stores and smaller shops, alongside a variety of cafes and restaurants.

Royal Arcade

Royal Arcade

The Royal Arcade, the oldest of Cardiff's many shopping arcades, offers a variety of stores and independent shops. Inside, you can find a wide range of items including gifts, souvenirs, homeware, and jewellery.

The Pumping Station

The Pumping Station

The Pumping Station, housed in a former Victorian pumping house, is a three-storey antique market. It features a wide array of traders offering everything from Victorian-era artefacts to contemporary items, including furniture, clothes, jewellery, and silverware. There's also a cafe on-site, providing a perfect spot to relax and recharge.

Capitol Shopping Centre

Capitol Shopping Centre

Capitol is a large shopping centre in the heart of the city that provides a modern shopping experience with a variety of stores and leisure options. Alongside retail outlets, it features gyms, cafes, restaurants, and a cinema, catering to a range of customer needs.

Castle Welsh Crafts

Castle Welsh Crafts

This charming gift shop offers a selection of souvenirs including toys, clothes, and the beautifully carved Welsh lovespoons, with an option to have a name engraved on them — making it the perfect keepsake to take home from Cardiff.

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